317 AW/SE, 696-5596 Updated 20 February 2019
317 AW
Motorcycle Pre-Season Safety Briefing
2019
Overview• Facts
• Air Force PMV-2 Stats
• Registering your Bike
• T-CLOCS Inspection
• PPE
• Weather/Enviroment
• Training Requirements
• MUSTTResponsibilities
• Special VehicleRequirements
• Green KnightsMotorcycle Club
FACTSSource: https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/motorcycles/fatalityfacts/motorcycles.
• The federal government estimates that per mile traveled in 2016, the numberof deaths on motorcycles was nearly 28 times the number in cars
• A total of 5,172 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2017• Motorcycle deaths accounted for 14% of all motor vehicle crash deaths in
2017 and were more than double the number of motorcyclist deaths in 1997• In 2017, 31% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers were operating without a valid
driver's license• 38% of motorcyclist deaths in 2017 occurred in single-vehicle crashes, and
62% occurred in multiple-vehicle crashes• 28% of the fatally injured motorcyclists in 2017 were younger than 30, compared
with 80% in 1975• 91% of motorcyclists killed in 2017 were males• 59% of the female motorcyclists who died in crashes in 2017 were passengers, and
their deaths represented 92% of the passenger deaths
FACTS continued…Source: https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/motorcycles/fatalityfacts/motorcycles.
• In 2017, 61% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers were helmeted• In 2017, 89% of fatally injured motorcyclists were helmeted in states with helmet laws
that cover all riders, in contrast to only 31% in states with no helmet law• Among motorcycle drivers killed in 2017, 33% drove motorcycles with engine
sizes larger than 1,400 cc, compared with 9% in 2000 and less than 1% in 1990• 58% of motorcyclist deaths in 2017 occurred during May-September. Fatalities
peaked in July and were lowest in January• 48% of motorcyclist deaths in 2017 occurred on weekends, and those deaths
were more likely to occur after 6 p.m. compared with weekdays• 53% of motorcyclist deaths in 2017 occurred on major roads other than interstates
and freeways• 49% of motorcycle drivers killed at night (9 p.m.-6 a.m.) in 2017 had BACs at
or above 0.08 percent
Air Force PMV2 Stats
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Class A
Class B
• Class A-Fatality/Permanent Disability
• Class B- Permanentpartial disability
Registering your BikeRequired items to Register:
• MSF Course completion card• Drivers license with “M” Endorsement• Proof of insurance• Military ID
T-CLOCS InspectionDesigned by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)
Tires & WheelsControlsLights & ElectronicsOil & FluidsChassisStands
Scope of the inspection can be tailored to the situation at handLonger and more in-depth for preseason or pre-purchase inspectionShorter and hitting key elements for day to day use
Available for download from MSF sitehttp://www.msf-usa.org/library.aspx
#1 Cause of motorcycle-to-vehicle accident excuseis the driver didn’t see us
T-CLOCS
PPE IssuesMotorcycle Garment Visibility:
As most folks know the DoDI and AFI now uses the terms “encourage” and “should” for the following PPE.
Day- Brightly colored outer upper garment
Night- Reflective garment
All garments should be visible and not covered
Backpack:Should possess brightly colored/reflective properties
PPEHelmet – DOT, SNELL, or UNECE certified
All approved helmets will have thecertification label on the helmet.
PPE Eye Protection – Goggles, wrap-around glasses, or full-face shield meeting ANSI
Z87.1
PPEProtective Clothing – Long sleeve shirt or jacket required, long trousers, and full
fingered gloves
Encouraged use ofleather, Kevler, or
Cordura
PPEFoot Protection – Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear
PPEVisibility – Brightly colored outer upper garment during the day, reflective outer
upper garment at night is suggested
PPE• Goggles, wrap-around
glasses or a full-faceshield designed tomeet or exceed ANSIStd. Z87.1
• Long Sleeves: NoExposed Skin
• Gloves: Full fingergloves are mandatory
• Footwear: Sturdy overthe ankle footwear i.e.boots.
• DoT (is the min.mandatory req.) & SnellApproved Helmet: halfand three quarter openface helmet may becooler on a warm day,but full face helmetsoffer better all-roundprotection from roaddebris, and nature (sun,wind, rain, etc.)
• Long Pants: NOEXCEPTIONS!!!
Abilene Averages
Rain/FloodingThe US average for rainfall per year is 39 inches, Abilene's average is 25 inches.
It’s not uncommon to travel to and from work after a heavy rain and come across flooded roads/intersections.
After the rainUnfortunately, all this rain washes out parts of our roads, and often times temporary repairs disappear again after another heavy rainfall leaving us with many potholes and washed out sections of roadway.
WildlifeOn Base
Turkeys, Coyotes, Rattlesnakes, Bobcats, Rabbits
Off BaseDeer, Armadillo, Wild Boar, snakes, etc.
Base speed limit 30 MPH unless otherwise
posted• Arnold BLVD limit 45 to 30
mph• Entering circle 15 mph• Exiting base 30 to 10 mph
• Housing Area Speed Limit 20mph
• Speed limit around medicalclinic 20 mph
• AAFES/Commissary/Shoppette15 mph
Traffic Circle
• Use caution.
• 15 m.p.h.
• Yield to vehicles already in the traffic circle.
• Adhere to all traffic signs.
Traffic CircleFollow the signs at each entrance
Access Roads and Traffic Signs
Texas has MANY access roads which you may not be familiar with. Pay attention to signs or you might end up running into traffic.
Training RequirementsThree categories defined by AFI 91-207
• Initial• Intermediate• Refresher
Initial training is MSF Basic RiderCourse (BRC) or equivalent• Must be completed before AF member is authorized to ride
Intermediate training is MSF BRC-2, Experienced RiderCourse (ERC), Advanced RiderCourse (ARC) or equivalent
• Sport bike riders must have sport bike focused training• Due date for Intermediate training is one year from Initial training completion
Refresher is any approved motorcycle training course• Any MSF course will count• Due date is five years from Intermediate training completion date or previous
refresher training date
All active duty riders are required by DoDI and AFI to complete the Basic and
Advanced Riders Course (its free paid for by 7 BW)
MUSTT Responsibilitieshttps://afsas.safety.af.mil
Who is required to have a MUSTT account?• Any AF member operating an on-road vehicle with less than four wheels• DoD civilian employees whose job description requires them to operate an
on-road vehicle with less than four wheels• DoD civilians who are appointed as Motorcycle Safety Representatives
I have a MUSTT account...now what?• IAW AFI 91-207, it is the members responsibility to ensure the
completeness and accuracy of information in their MUSTT account• Keep your personal information up-to-date• Update unit of assignment before PCS• Maintain accurate information concerning motorcycles owned and
currently ridden• Contact MSR and provide information and verification of any
training/briefing accomplished
Special Vehicle Requirements
AFI 91-207 allows special considerations for three wheeled vehicles and small scooters:
• Trikes – including four-wheelconversion kits
• Motorcycles with sidecars attached• Spyder• Slingshot• Scooters with engine displacement of
less than 50ccThese vehicles do not require MSF training
courses
Operators of these vehicles must follow all PPE guidance and have MUSTT
accounts (AF members)
http://greenknightsmmc.org/
Founded:Late 1999 by Adam F. Buehler with the help of SMSgt Jeff Richards
Formally recognized at McGuire AFB, NJ Officially established 15 Feb 2000
By-Laws officially adopted 19 Dec 2000
Created to help all riders on base have one voice
Today: 125 Chapters World Wide
Purpose: • Foster comradeship and esprit de corps for
all motorcyclists• Promote and encourage on-going rider
education and skill development• Provide a means for new riders to find
experienced riders as mentors• Promote motorcycle awareness on and off
base• Serve as a voice for our motorcycling
community• Fight for your rights on base• Help define the regulations so all are happy• Not “Safety Police” but they do endorse
guidelines
Ask Yourself…• Am I a better rider today than when I started?
• Am I a better rider today than last year?
• Am I a better rider today than 20 years ago?
• Is my level of alertness higher or lower than it was in the past?
Motorcycle Safety is part of a never ending process of self improvement. To enjoy riding for many more years to come you cannot become complacent about your skill level.
No matter how long you have been riding!
I Gain By Hazard
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