SteveChase Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Looking for some Military Support on this if you're in uniform and able to go. I plan on heading downMotorcycle Ohio Ride SMART Campaign Kick OffRide SMART is Motorcycle Ohio’s program to cover all aspects of rider safety:Ride Sober. Ride Motorcycle Licensed. Ride Alert. Use the Right Gear. Ride Trained. Ride SMARTWho: Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office – Motorcycle Ohio.What: Kick off for RideSMART Campaign for 2009 Riding SeasonWhen: April 16, 2009 2 p.m.Where: Ohio Department of Public Safety, southwest corner of the main parking lot. Rain location – ODPS Atrium – main BMV entrance.Before riding season officially kicks off (and just before the kick off of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – May), ODPS is kicking off its RideSMART campaign. Ohio has seen a steady increase in motorcycle fatalities on our roads – which directly conflicts with the downward trend in overall fatalities and fatalities related to other high-risk behaviors like impaired driving. In 2008, there were 4,995 crashes and 210 fatalities involving motorcycles, up from 4,982 crashes and 190 deaths in 2007 and 4,235 crashes and 157 deaths in 2006. We know that the number of motorcycle registrations has steadily increased over the past few years, suggesting that the increased number of crashes and deaths could be attributed to the fact that there are more motorcycles on the road. While there are no specific statistics to back this up, another theory that goes along with the increase in registrations is an increased number of novice riders or re-entry riders who may need a refresher on motorcycle skills.While motorcycles can be particularly vulnerable to crashes with motorists because of their small size and difficulty to spot, it is the motorcyclist who is in error more than 60 percent of the time in crashes, many of them involving speed or failure to control. Motorcycle Ohio (MO) works to address all of the issues that can impact motorcycle safety including education, training and motorist awareness. The main goal of the RideSMART campaign is to reach out to as many motorcyclists and motorists as possible to remind them that everyone plays a critical role in motorcycle safety. MO is working with state and local partners (including the city of Columbus, Ohio State University, ODOT, American Motorcyclist Association, ABATE, law enforcement and other safety partners) to get the RideSMART message out to riders and motorists alike. MO and partners will be working to continue these messages during the entire riding season, across the state.ODPS is very excited about the partnership between MO and the National Guard (detailed in the Jan. 2009 issue of ONG’s Safety Stand Down) and would like to invite Maj. Gen. Wayt or another ONG representative to participate in the kick off event to not only highlight the partnership, but also highlight why the National Guard feels motorcycle safety is important enough to ensure its members have the right training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I really like what MO offers. I wish I could make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveChase Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I really like what MO offers. I wish I could make it.I took their safety course. It was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Those lil' 250s are fun to throw around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveChase Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I know, I drug the hell out of a peg though, ooops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 The instructors were bitching at people about that. It was the one day experiences rider course. So most of the folks there had been riding for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveChase Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 That's the day I went. The instructors I had were really cool. I went to the one on West Broad. They just laughed about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 it is the motorcyclist who is in error more than 60 percent of the time in crashes, many of them involving speed or failure to control. o rly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Old data (back in the 80s): time from awareness to impact averages 4 seconds. An alert experienced (sober) motorcyclist can react in approximately two/tenths to four/tenths of a second and avoid or reduce the problem. The majority of motorcyclists do nothing in the 4 seconds prior. Don't know if it's still true. If anything, modern brakes and tires are a tremendous advantage. They are so much better than drum brakes and bias-ply tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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