MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

1
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
2
MOTORCYCLE GUIDELINES
AR 385-55, Prevention of Army Motor Vehicle
Accidents
The wearing of headphones, earphones, or other
similar devices while while driving POVs (two or
more wheels) on Army installation roads and
streets is prohibited.
Each driver of a military or privately owned
motorcycle or moped who is authorized to operate
on an Army installation must be currently
licensed by civil authorities and will be
required to complete an Army-approved motorcycle
safety course that includes classroom training,
hands-on training and a written evaluation.
This slide is not all inclusive.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Endorsed
3
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY GEAR
IAW AR 385-55, FH Suppl 1 to AR 385-10, FHR 190-5

• Protective Helmet properly fastened that meets
  DOT standards (passengers as well).
• Impact-resistant goggles or full-face shield
  (not fairings).
• Highly visible commercially produced shirt, vest
  or jacket with at least a 12X12 inch area visible
  from the front and rear that is reflective at
  night. Outer upper garment will not be covered.
  
• Long sleeve shirts or jackets .
• Full-Fingered gloves .
• Long trousers and leather boots or over the ankle
  shoes.
• Headlights on at all times, rearview mirror on
  each side.

REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES ON OR OFF POST
4
(No Transcript)
5

• MOTORCYCLES AND ARE EVERYWHERE AROUND US
• Motorcyclists are much harder to see than
  automobiles.
• Motorcycles must obey all rules of the road.
• Always be alert to your surroundings.
• Expect the unexpected.

6
(No Transcript)
7
(No Transcript)
8

• Other Drivers
• When Following a motorcycle, double the
  TWO-SECOND rule.

• Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles all share
  the same road
• - Size differences
• - Different vulnerabilities

• Double check mirrors and blind spots
• - Some cyclists weave in and out of traffic
• - Danger may come at you from unexpected
  directions

• Take care when turning right at
  intersections. Riders often move
• forward next to the motor vehicle when
  turning right.

9
MOTORCYCLESAFETY
Always be careful of sand, dirt, loose gravel or
poor road conditions, especially when going
around corners. One simple rule is as follows
When turning corners remember to Slow down Look
through the corner Lean into the turn Roll on the
throttle
Always Ride Defensively
10
THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR
ALWAYS DRIVE DEFENSIVELY
SEARCH
SCAN and IDENTIFY
PREDICT
PREDICT
ACT
DECIDE AND EXECUTE
REMEMBER - OTHER VEHICLES ARE BIGGER THAN YOU.
THEY WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL IN AN ACCIDENT
11
OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR

• Make sure the dirt bike is in good operating
  condition.
• Be Careful when riding over hill tops, someone
  might be coming
• from the opposite side.
• You should always ride with a group of two or
  more.
• NEVER ride alone in the desert.
• Bring plenty of water.
• Be familiar with the terrain. Roads can change
  overnight due to
• run-off from seasonal storms. Also the
  number of riders going
• over the same jump can change conditions.
• RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS

12
OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE PROTECTIVE SAFETY GEAR

• Operators should wear knee/shin guards, chest
  protectors
• and padded, full-fingered off-road-vehicle gloves
  (If vehicle is government owned this is
  mandatory).
• Must Wear Impact-resistant goggles or full-face
  shield DOT Helmet and full fingered
  gloves.
• Must Wear Long-sleeved shirts or jackets and long
  trousers.
• Must Wear Sturdy footwear. Leather boots or
  over-the-ankle shoes.

13
(No Transcript)
14
Common Causes

• Speed
• Fatigue
• Alcohol
• Inexperience
• Road Conditions
• Wx Conditions

15
ATTACKING THE PROBLEM

• Operators Must
• Identify hazards and assess the risk, such as
  experience, weather and traffic conditions.
• Complete the required training.
• Wear required safety equipment
• Leaders Must
• Identify untrained motorcyclists arriving in
• your unit and enforce the standards.

16
MOTORCYCLE SAFETYTHE BOTTOM LINE

• NO ALCOHOL
• DO NOT SPEED
• RIDE DEFENSIVELY
• USE EXTREME CARE
• ASSUME THE OTHER GUY DOESNT SEE YOU
• RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS
• USE COMMON SENSE AND THINK AHEAD

17
FINALLY
Dont be a statistic