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Motorcycle Safety: How can we be safer?

Kris DS Nov 6, 2013 Engl. Motorcycle Safety: How can we be safer?. Share the Road!. Watch out for fellow drivers Give them the same amount of road you use. Keep your distance Take an extra look for them Pay attention to their hand signals or signal lights Consider Road Splitting.

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Motorcycle Safety: How can we be safer?

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  1. Kris DS Nov 6, 2013 Engl Motorcycle Safety: How can we be safer?

  2. Share the Road! • Watch out for fellow drivers • Give them the same amount of road you use. • Keep your distance • Take an extra look for them • Pay attention to their hand signals or signal lights • Consider Road Splitting

  3. State By State Laws Facts Texas • Get to know the laws, and regulations within your state. • Not every state has the same laws! • Citations vary from state to state depending on violation • Know laws to avoid citations • Must be certified by classes • Must have classification on license • Must wear helmet if 21 and under • Headlights must be on during the day and night (americanmotorcyclist.com).

  4. Helpful Helmets • Hard exterior and padded interior • Overall protection of the head in case of collision • Helmets not required in all states, but they are highly recommended • Riders who wear helmets are less likely to face serious injury or trauma (nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov).

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  6. Body Protection • Wearing protective gear is advised when riding, to keep you body safe. • Different types of protection is available: -Padded Jacket -Gloves -Steel tow boots -Long pants (padded) • Wear something highlighted, bright, or reflective to catch the attention of drivers (allstate.com).

  7. Certification Classes • Classes teach safety, laws, and how to respond to emergencies • hands on experience of how to operate motorcycle • Law has changed for Texas! Riders must take certification classes, but not all states require classes • Every age must now take classes • Class M is what defines a certified motorcyclists on their license (news.discovery.com)

  8. Public Take Action • Do not ignore a motorcyclists in need • Not every accident is serious, FIRST ask if they need help (motorcyclistonline.com) • If you see accident is serious, ACT FAST! • Go to scene and stabilize rider • Call 911 immediately • Their safety relies on you

  9. Inform the youth • Motorcyclists are everywhere! • Youth are influenced by the media, entertainment and even sports • Talk to your teen about riding a motorcycle • 16-17 year olds must complete Basic Rider Course in other states (dmv.state.pa.us.pdf). • Law recently new to Texas

  10. Change El Paso! • Multiple accidents are constantly happening within the city • 10 motorcycle related deaths just in 2012 • 5 deaths so far in 2013 (Martinez,elpasotimes). • Most accidents result in motorcyclists dying • Rates are still rising • City must raise awareness! • May is national Motorcycle awareness month

  11. Bibliography • Act 84 changes affecting teens applying for motorcycle licenses (n.d.). In www.dmv.state.pa.us.pdf. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • DPS urges motorists to use caution around motorcyclists: May is motorcycle safety and awareness month (n.d.). In www.txdps.state.tx.us.. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • Martinez, A. (2013, June 7). 1 man dies as El Paso sees flurry of motorcycle crashes. El Paso Times. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • Motorcycle helmet use in 2009—Overall results (2009, December). In www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • Motorcycle safety and awareness (2013). In www.allstate.com. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • O'Neill, M. (2011, July). Top 10 motorcycle safety tips. In www.news.discovery.com. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • Smith, J. (2013, June 1). What to do until the EMTs arrive | Street Savvy. In www.motorcyclistonline.com. Retrieved October 18, 2013 • State-by-state laws (n.d.). In http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/State-Laws. Retrieved October 18, 2013

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