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