For Immediate Release
October 23, 2008
Contact Information
Tanisha Coleman
Sonshine Communications
305-948-8063
TCOLEMAN@SONSHINE.COM
(BPRW) Motor Your Way to Safety
(BLACK PR WIRE) (October 23, 2008) Many African Americans enjoy and like riding their motorbike, or motorcycle. But as you motor to and from your destination, be sure to play it safe. In fact, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Each year, states and motorcycle organizations across the country conduct a variety of activities to promote the importance of motorist awareness and sharing the road with motorcyclists.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are over four million motorcycles registered in the United States. The popularity of motorcycles is attributed to the low initial cost of a motorcycle, its use as a pleasure vehicle and, for some models, the good fuel efficiency. Moreover, more than two-thirds of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle. The motorist either does not see the oncoming motorcycle at all or does not see the motorcycle in time to avoid a crash.
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness month and every month, please remember these friendly safety tips in order to motor your way to safety:
•Make sure you are properly licensed to operate a motorcycle.
•Know and obey all traffic laws.
•Avoid tailgating other vehicles.
•Use signals when appropriate.
•Be extremely careful and aware at intersections, where most motorcycle – vehicle collisions occur.
•Remain visible to other motorists at all times.
•Refrain from riding in a car’s blind spot.
•Try to anticipate what may happen more than other vehicle drivers (i.e., drivers backing their cars out of driveways may not see a motorcyclist).
•Place a greater emphasis on defensive driving.
•Be more cautious when riding in inclement weather, on slippery surfaces, or when encountering obstacles on the roadway.
•Wear a helmet at all times, preferably one that has a U.S. Department of Transportation label. Helmets are estimated to be 29 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists and 67 percent effective in preventing brain injuries.
•Wear eye protection, as well as the right shoes, gloves and clothing.
•Refrain from riding a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol – it can decease an operator’s ability to maneuver the motorcycle safely.
•Make sure you’re buckled in for safety for every trip, everyday
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are over four million motorcycles registered in the United States. The popularity of motorcycles is attributed to the low initial cost of a motorcycle, its use as a pleasure vehicle and, for some models, the good fuel efficiency. Moreover, more than two-thirds of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle. The motorist either does not see the oncoming motorcycle at all or does not see the motorcycle in time to avoid a crash.
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness month and every month, please remember these friendly safety tips in order to motor your way to safety:
•Make sure you are properly licensed to operate a motorcycle.
•Know and obey all traffic laws.
•Avoid tailgating other vehicles.
•Use signals when appropriate.
•Be extremely careful and aware at intersections, where most motorcycle – vehicle collisions occur.
•Remain visible to other motorists at all times.
•Refrain from riding in a car’s blind spot.
•Try to anticipate what may happen more than other vehicle drivers (i.e., drivers backing their cars out of driveways may not see a motorcyclist).
•Place a greater emphasis on defensive driving.
•Be more cautious when riding in inclement weather, on slippery surfaces, or when encountering obstacles on the roadway.
•Wear a helmet at all times, preferably one that has a U.S. Department of Transportation label. Helmets are estimated to be 29 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists and 67 percent effective in preventing brain injuries.
•Wear eye protection, as well as the right shoes, gloves and clothing.
•Refrain from riding a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol – it can decease an operator’s ability to maneuver the motorcycle safely.
•Make sure you’re buckled in for safety for every trip, everyday
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