1. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Recognize whether a need for a motorcycle rider safety education program exists; 2. Awareness that the sport of motorcycle riding is rapidly changing with many mid-age “baby boomers” entering the sport, especially women; 3. Able to develop a rider safety education program using the described “tools” identified; 4. Possess an awareness of national, state and international motorcycle rider safety education programs.
2. METHODS: 1. Assess the rate of motorcycle injuries in community/state using reported data. 2. Determine what, if any, motorcycle rider safety education programs are provided in your community/region 3. Determine role and endorsement of state government (DMV, DOT,) with motorcycle driver safety programs 4. Select a nationally recognized rider safety curriculum,ie. Motorcycle Safety Foundation 5. Determine an agency to sponsor a rider safety program 6.. Identify ”seed” dollars for operational costs 7. Establish a sponsor ; establish a budget 8. Obtain sanctioning from MSF/ DMV
3. RESULTS: 1. Our local program has provided four successful seasons(June -Sept.) of training . 2. 164 students have completed the MSF motorcycle rider safety course ,49% women ,avg. age 39 y.o.; male avg. age is 41 y.o. 3. Revenues generated are in excess of total expenses allowing expansion into ATV training programs. 4. Students are more confident in their rider skills and defensive driving knowledge / techniques resulting in decreased morbidity/mortality.
4. CONCLUSIONS: Establishment of a motorcycle rider safety education program can be done with limited resources.
See www.msf-usa.orgLearning Objectives: Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to recognize whether a need for a motorcycle rider safety education program exists in their community; 2. Develop a rider safety education program using the described “tools” identified; 3. Awareness that the sport of motorcycle riding is rapidly changing with many mid-age “baby boomers” entering the sport , especially women; 4. Possess an awareness of international ,national and state motorcycle rider safety organizations and their safety education programs.
Keywords: Safety, Injury Prevention
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Inc
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.