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S afety Gear S aves Lives?

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M O TO R C YC LE GUIDE LIN E S
AR 385-10, P revention of Army M otor Vehicle Accidents

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The wearing of headphones, earphones, or other similar devices while driving P O Vs (two or more wheels) on Army installation roads and streets is prohibited. E ach 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 N ote: *M otorcycle S afety Foundation E ndorsed

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IAW AR 385-10, FH S upplement 1 to AR 385-10, FHR 190-5, and the 504th M I BDE C ommand P olicy letter S A-06-01
P rotective Helmet properly fastened that meets DO T 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. O uter 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.

R E QUIR E D AT ALL TIM E S O N O R O FF P O S T

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M I BN R E QUIR E M E N TS

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All Soldiers will receive a counseling packet that contains the following:
A signed copy of BDE policy letter A copy of counseling statement signed the Soldier quarterly A copy of license, MSF card, and proof of insurance Monthly Motorcycle Safety Inspection sheet All packets will be kept on file by SSG Grendziak

A S afety Briefing and a M otorcycle safety inspection will be required M onthly

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P E R S O N AL P R O TE C TIVE GE AR (P P E )

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All Military personnel must wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while on and off duty as well as on or off Post.

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Additional Authorization
(Per AR 670-1)

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117. Wear of personal protective or reflective clothing

a. P rotective headgear. S oldiers are authorized to wear commercially designed, protective headgear with the uniform when operating motorcycles, bicycles, or other like vehicles, and are required to do so when installation regulations mandate such wear. P ersonnel will remove protective headgear and don authorized Army headgear upon dismounting from the vehicle. b. P rotective/reflective clothing. S oldiers may wear protective/reflective outer garments with uniforms when safety considerations make it appropriate and when authorized by the commander.

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HE LM E TS

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Helmeted riders have up to a 73% lower fatality rate than non-helmeted riders. Helmeted riders have up to an 85% reduced incidence of severe, serious, and critical injuries than non-helmeted riders. Motorcycle helmets are 67% effective in preventing brain injuries. Non-helmeted motorcyclists are over three times as likely to suffer a brain injury as were those who were helmeted.
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C lothing designed for riding and conspicuity provides the best level of protection for the rider. Jacket has retro-reflective piping and pants are made of retro-reflective material.

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Jacket designed for riding provides protection:

S pine S houlders E lbows

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S HO ULDE R E LBO W S P IN E

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Retro-reflective Piping

Retro-reflective Piping And Retro-reflective Mesh Below Pockets

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Retro-reflective Piping And Retro-reflective Mesh Panels

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Injury P revention C omponents

Clothing Eye and Face Protection Footwear Gloves Helmets Reflective Vest or slash Light colored clothing at night

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M O TO R C YC LE S AR E E VE RYWHE R E AR O UN D US M otorcyclists are much harder to see than automobiles. M otorcycles must obey all rules of the road. Always be alert to your surroundings. E xpect the unexpected.

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HO W S AFE IS M O TO R C YC LIN G?

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HO W S AFE IS M O TO R C YC LIN G?

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Motorcycle fatalities represent 5% of all highway fatalities each year. Just 2% of all registered vehicles in the United States are motorcycles. The main reason for motorcycle fatalities is the motorcycle itself does not provide no protection in the crash. 80% of motorcycles reported result in injury or death compared to 20% for automobiles.
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THE 2 S E C O N D R ULE

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The 2 Second Rule means that in staggered formation there is a ONE second spacing between each bike, thus a TWO second spacing between bikes in the same track. The 2 Second Rule should constitute your fundamental safety margin while riding in a group if you use it as a minimum spacing distance.
N ote: This does not mean it is impossible to hit the guy ahead of you if he loses control of his bike.

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S TO P P IN G DIS TAN C E FAC TO R S

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Other Bikers and Automobiles Terrain and Obstacles Wet Road Conditions Gravity-Incline vs. Decline Lane of Travel with other Bikes and Autos

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O THE R DR IVE R S

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When following a motorcycle double the 2 Second Rule. Motor vehicles and Motorcycles all share the same road. Size Difference. 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.
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M O TO R C YC LE S AFE TY

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Always be careful of sand, dirt, loose gravel or poor road conditions, especially when going around corners. O ne simple rule is as follows: When turning corners remember to: S low down Look through the corner Lean into the turn R oll on the throttle

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THE M O TO R C YC LE O P E R ATO R ALWAYS DR IVE DE FE N S IVE LY

S E AR C H
S C AN and IDE N TIFY

P R E DIC T
The Unexpected

AC T
DE C IDE AN D E XE C UTE
R E M E M BE R - O THE R VE HIC LE S AR E BIGGE R THAN YO U. THE Y WILL ALWAYS P R E VAIL IN AN AC C IDE N T
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C AUS E S THAT R E S ULT IN AC C IDE N TS

Attitude
Upset/Angry/Frustrated

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S peed
34% O f All M otorcycle C rashes Were Fatal

Fatigue
Long Day/N ight Working

Alcohol
27% O f M otorcycle C rashes

Inexperience/Age
30 Y And Under 32% O f C rashes

R oad C onditions
R ough R oad/Uneven

Weather C onditions
R ain/Flooding/Windy
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ATTAC KIN G THE P R O BLE M

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O perators M ust: Identify hazards and assess the risk, such as experience, weather and traffic conditions. Complete the required training. Wear required safety equipment. Leaders M ust: Identify untrained motorcyclists arriving in Your unit and enforce the standards.
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FAC TS

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Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Motorcycle crashes claim the lives of over 2,100 riders each year. Per mile traveled, motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than a passenger car occupants to die in a traffic accident and about 4 times as likely to be injured.
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M O R E FAC TS
More than 80% of all reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death to the motorcyclists.

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Head injury is a leading cause of death and serious injury in motorcycle accidents, which is why helmets that meet or exceed federal safety standards should always be worn. Research studies show that motorcycle helmets are 29% effective in preventing fatal injuries and 67% effective in preventing serious brain injury.
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M O TO R C YC LE S AFE TY THE BO TTO M LIN E

N O ALC O HO L DO N O T S P E E D R IDE DE FE N S IVE LY US E E XTR E M E C AR E

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AS S UM E THE O THE R GUY DO E S N T S E E YO U R IDE WITHIN YO UR LIM ITS US E C O M M O N S E N S E AN D THIN K AHE AD

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DO N T BE A S TATIS TIC

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