SAFER MOTOR CYCLING

Almost all the casualties in motorcycle accidents are under 25 years old. This article gives guidelines on motorcycle safety: first convince the youngsters that whether the accident was their fault or not, it is their body that is going to be maimed, that they have to be visible and conspicuous to the motorist, that they should watch their speed and wear a helmet, protective clothing and some form of eye protection. Finally, the article reviews a two-part driving test, mandatory in Great Britain for machines that exceed 125 cc and 12 bhp.

• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

  Box 828
  Cape Town,   South Africa 
• Authors:
  • Longsden, N
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 22-24
• Serial:
  • On the Road
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver training; Helmets; Motorcyclists; Protection; Protective clothing; Safety; Safety education; Safety equipment; Visibility
• Uncontrolled Terms: Protective equipment
• Old TRIS Terms: Safety practices
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00382525
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 628
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 30 1984 12:00AM