Motorcycle Safety

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AMOTORCYCLEIS
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AMOTORCYCLEIS
Agile,
Fuel efficient,
Provides a sense of freedom,
but…
NOT VERY SAFE

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Whatcanwedotoprotectourselves
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Whatcanwedotoprotectourselves
ALWAYS WEAR
SAFE HELMETS;
AND BUCKLED PROPERLY

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CertifiedHelmet

CertifiedHelmet
Safety Facts
•The helmet is the rider’s most
important protective gear.
•It helps to avoid 30% of all fatal
injuries.
•It reduces by 50% the possibility
of sustaining head injuries.
ChinChin StrapStrap - Always keep the helmet securely fastened.
Otherwise, in a collision, it’s likely to fly off your head
before it can protect you.

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Theimportanceofproperlybuckled

Theimportanceofproperlybuckled
helmetshelmets
Example of wrong helmet use :
unfastened chinstrap
Example of wrong helmet use :
loosely fastened chinstrap Helmets not buckled properly are
as good as not wearing a helmet.
When a crash happens, the helmet
will fly off and leave your head
unprotected.

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Makeyourselfvisibletoothers

Makeyourselfvisibletoothers
Drivers sometimes have difficulty spotting
motorcycles.
A black riding outfit is not advisable.
Brightly colored garments and helmets
with retro-reflective strips make you
more visible.
If your motorcycle is not equipped
with DRL (Daytime Running Lights),
remember to turn your headlight
on even during the day.

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One out of three multi-vehicle
crashes involving a motorcycle
occurs while the car driver is
turning/cornering.
Riders must be especially alert in areas
with limited visibility. Visually “busy”
surroundings and tall vehicles (e.g.
buses) can hide a motorcycle from
others.

Motorcyclistsmustremainvisibletoother

Motorcyclistsmustremainvisibletoother
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Dontrideinacars“blindspot”
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Dontrideinacars“blindspot”

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Permanentlyscanahead

Permanentlyscanahead
Anticipation = Riding Safety
Visually scan your path of travel (at least 12 seconds ahead),
recognize potential hazards and devote extra attention to them
without ignoring the rest of the scene.
Maintain a safe following distance
from other vehicles to ensure you
have:
•Time to react
•Space to maneuver

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EffectiveBrakingTechnique

EffectiveBrakingTechnique
The most effective way to bring your motorcycle to a stop
is to use the front and rear brakes together.
Use both brakes every time you slow down or stop.
Approximately 70 - 80% of your braking power is situated
on the front brake.
But remember, locking one or both wheels is one of the
most common causes of skidding.

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Adjustyourmirrors

Adjustyourmirrors
90% of the information is received and processed via our
vision. Adequately controlling the spaces located ahead,
beside and behind your vehicle is therefore essential.

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Before changing lanes - signal your intentions and make a
visual check to assure that you can change lanes safely.
Check your mirrors before changing lanes or stopping. A
quick stop without checking rear traffic may result in
a rear-end crash.

Scanmirrorsregularly

Scanmirrorsregularly

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ROADSIDESAFETY

ROADSIDESAFETY
If you need to stop on the road shoulder, move your vehicle as
far away from the traffic lane as possible and stay cautious.
Also, if you need to push your motorcycle on the road shoulder,
do so while facing oncoming traffic.
If you need to pull off the road for any reason, remember:
•The road shoulder is NOT a
safe place.
•Look for a safe area such as
a rest stop or service station.

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BEARINMIND
:
BEARINMIND
Agility and the ability to quickly
swerve only yield partial results,
mainly because the vehicle does
not protect the rider.
A car is designed with “crumple
zones” to absorb crash impact.
On a motorcycle, the rider IS the
“crumple zone”…