MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: HOW CAN WE BE SAFER?
Kris DSNov 6, 2013Engl
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
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).
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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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).
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)
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
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
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
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