The Skiway Code Quiz FIS Rules for the Conduct of Skiers This quiz is to assess people's knowledge of "The Skiway Code", or for it's official name "The FIS Rules for the Conduct of Skiers" - please give it a try and find out how much you know regarding what you should be taught by your instructor in your very first ski lesson. PLEASE NOTE: Only select ONE answer per question. Your first selected answer will be marked. If using a SmartPhone, please pay attention not to select whilst scrolling. The Skiway Code is a set of rules with subsections applying to? Skiers Snowboarders Instructors All of the above What are the FIS Rules for Conduct of Skiers used for? Ensuring all skiers/snowboarders are safe at all times As the basis for assessing liability in legal cases involving any accidents and injuries Ensuring civil or criminal liability in the event of an accident Ensuring employment of Piste Police/Piste Marshals All of the above Answers 1 and 2 above Answers 1, 2 and 3 above Which is not an FIS Rule of Conduct of Skiers Stopping on the Piste Choice of Terrain Assistance Climbing and Descending on Foot Identification Which are FIS Rules for the Conduct of Skiers A skier must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others. A skier must ski in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as the density of traffic. A skier coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers ahead. Unless absolutely necessary, a skier must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where the visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier must move clear of the piste as soon as possible. Both a skier climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste. A skier must respect all signs and markings. At accidents, every skier is duty-bound to assist. Every skier or witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident. All of the above Answers 2, 3, 5 and 6 above Answers 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 above Which are included in the Additional Rules for Snowboarders Always wear a leash Always place your board face-down on the snow when it is not in use Wear a helmet whenever possible Do not assume because you can ski you can snowboard, take lessons Always look around when turning especially on your blind side All of the above Answers 1, 2, 3 and 5 above Answers 1, 2, 4 and 5 above
