Speech On Bike Safety

Living in Wisconsin we see see many motorcyclist ride without helmets many non motorcyclist think that that rider is irresponsible or he has a death wish and that they are costing them more money in there taxes thats just not true many motorcyclist have health insurance. Which covers the cost just the same as an auto accident motorcyclists are 45% more likely to be injured in a cycle accident then other drivers(CDC pg or par. #). That is the name of the game and riders just learn to accept the

You need to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Concentrate not only on what is happening in front of you, but also anticipate what may occur further on. You should always assume the worst; therefore constantly think of an escape route. Leave yourself an outlet. Surround your vehicle with space in front and at least on one side to escape any possible conflict. Also, think of possible situations which may arise. Such as, what if the car in front of you suddenly slams his brakes, what would or could you do? Being aware and anticipating possible occurrences will prepare you in making a split second decision.

Good morning everyone, today we call our world as busy world or multitasks world and with the rush-rush-rush mentality most people have these days; it's no surprise that more and more people are driving while distracted. Eating, talking or texting on a mobile phone, making adjustments to the radio, talking with passengers -- all take a driver's focus off of the road.

Drivers can practice several safety tips to help them navigate the road more safely. First, use your cell phone for emergency situations only.  Pull over to the right shoulder to make the important call.  Next, limit the number of passengers in the car.  It is a good idea after a football game for a group of teenagers to drive around town texting and driving.  Driving with friends can create a dangerous driving situation because drivers are focused on their friends rather than on the road.  Finally, avoid eating while driving.  Food spills are a major cause of distraction.  Pick up a big Mac and fries on your way home and eat it while you navigate the heavy traffic.  Finding the extra fries in the bottom of the bag will taste good as you rear end the car stopping suddenly in front of you.

Many times people never get past the safety or fear aspect of trying motorcycle riding. A great

There are five tips on how to avoid common driving distractions: turn off your cell phone, use a hands free device only in cases of emergency, make sure all passengers have a safety belt equipped, eat before or after you drive, and program your GPS before you leave your driveway or parking lot. If you have to deal with any of these or other issues while driving pull over to the side of the road to address the given situation. Following these steps can assist in preventing the loss of life due to distracted driving. The cognitive distractions caused by the use of mobile phones while driving usually cause vehicular accidents to be more severe, however there are steps that can be taken to improve both personal and public safety; it’s up to us to take those steps (Professional Safety, page 1).

When you got an accident while riding a motorbike, your state's helmet law may have a major role in whether you can get any settlement for any causing head and neck injury. There are a few possible assumptions and what your possibilities of getting settlement are in every one.

Distractive driving is really a big issues to not get distracted by some sorts of stuffs while driving.

According to the National Safety Council, “drivers who are looking out the windshield, do not process everything in the roadway environment that they must know to effectively monitor their surroundings, seek and identify potential hazards, and respond to unexpected situations.” Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of fatal crashes in the U.S., many people believe they can multitask while driving, but in reality driving and engaging in another activity at the same time, such as, texting, requires a great deal of thought. Being distracted not only endangers yourself, but also the passengers, pedestrians, and other vehicles on the road. Driving can be fun, relaxing, and sometimes it even relieves stress and problems that you may have in your life, but, it can also have potential dangers including, bad weather conditions, road hazards, or hazards from other drivers. It only takes a couple of seconds for someone or something to run out in the road, or another driver to come to complete stop in front of you, and in those couple of seconds you could have your eye off the road. Because of these potential dangers, you need to have all of your attention on the

There are things that people can do to prevent getting distracted. People always want to do things at the same time. Doing things at the same time is dangerous for people’s health. To avoid temptation, people can turn off their phone when they get into the car (“The Travelers Indemnity Company”). Drivers can find a safe place to pull over to pick up something that they dropped or to get something from the backseat. So drivers can be more focused on the road, they can choose a voice activated GPS so they won’t be taking their eyes off the road and glancing at the GPS. For females, they can wait until they get to the place they are going to go to and then they can check their hair and makeup. Drivers should eat before they get into the car

The lack of doors, roofs, and most importantly seatbelts most people think that there is no way to be safe while riding, but with the correct safety gear such as helmets and leather layers could protect in accidents and falls. In the article “Mid-Life and Motorcycles a Bad Mix for Beginners: Highway Patrol Wants New Approach.” by Matt Bise he states, “So far in 2017 of the 63 killed (at the time of the meeting) two were age 20 or under, the rest were 21 and older; of those, 87 percent were not wearing a helmet or safety gear. Forty-two percent of the crashes involved just the rider” (Bise). Regardless of age it is imperative to wear the proper gear at all times to reduce the chance of a fatal injury. With the gear you are still at risk when falling or getting into an accidental but the gear prevents most the injury and can keep most of the impact.

You should strongly agree with the fact that everyone should have to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle. Currently there are nineteen states that make it one hundred percent necessary to wear a helmet. These states include, Alabama, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. The number should be greatly higher with all fifty states participating because serious head injury is common among fatally injured motorcyclists. Helmets are about thirty-seven percent effective when it comes to motorcycle deaths, and about sixty-seven percent effective in preventing brain injuries. Wearing helmets and getting the proper licensing and training have been shown to reduce injuries and deaths from motorcycle crashes.

The increase in technology is making this and ever more present danger. Cell phones, tablets, touch screen radios, and GPS devices are some of the main culprits that distract drivers. Any activity or object that takes driver’s eyes off of the road is considered distracted driving. “During daylight hours, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving.” (NHTSA 2017) People need to realize that driving distracted does not just affect them and change their ways to protect those around them. It does not matter what speed you are driving if the driver’s eyes are not on the road they are unable to react to anything around them. Whether it is kids crossing at a crosswalk or a vehicle merging into their lane on the highway, if the driver does not observe it then he or she is unable to react. Put the electronics down until the end of the drive. Focus on the road and make sure everyone makes it to their destination safely.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the federal government estimates that per mile traveled in 2012 nationally, the number of deaths on motorcycles was more than 26 times the number in cars. Motorcycle deaths accounted for 13% of all motor vehicle crash deaths in 2013.

According to the Kansas Department of transportation, there were, 1,087 motorcycle crashes in 2016. Of those, 860 people involved in the crashes were injured, 52 people died; while only 21 of those people were wearing helmets (Kansas Department of Transportation). There are only 17 states in the United States that require helmets be used always, 19 states say that you must wear a helmet if you are under the age of 18, while 11 states say you must wear a helmet if you are under the age of 21, leaving only four states that have no helmet laws at all (Motorcycle Helmet Laws)