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 In Tribute

Drive Alive co-founder

Ralph Taylor

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Applications for the Ralph Taylor
Memorial Award for Drivers Education being accepted through 5:00 p.m., 

Friday, June 5, 2013


Click here for details
 

 

 

 

 

Motorcycle Safety

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

 

 

The warm weather of spring brings increased motorcycle traffic with Hoosiers riding for recreation and transportation.

 

Nationally, motorcycle riders are involved in thousands of crashes resulting in disabling injuries and death. The Indiana State Police offer theses safe driving tips so that everyone can share Indiana roads safely.

 

 

 

In 2011, more than
2,800 motorcycle riders experienced some type
of injury (2,719) or
death (118).
Indiana traffic Safety Facts 2012
 

 

 

 

Motorcycle Endorsements

If you already have a valid Indiana driver's license, you may add an "L" endorsement
to your license allowing you to operate a motorcycle. 

To get a motorcycle endorsement you must obtain a motorcycle learner's permit or
pass a Motorcycle Operator Safety Education program.

For more information about Indiana Motorcycle Endorsements visit the Bureau of
Motor Vehicles website at: http://www.in.gov/bmv/2357.htm

 

 

 

 

In Allen County last year, there were 11 people killed in nine crashes involving motorcycles.  In six of those crashes, the motorcyclists were at fault

and in three of those, alcohol was a factor.  The Journal-Gazette

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips for passenger vehicles:

  • Watch attentively for motorcycles. Check blinds spots before changing lanes and look twice at intersections before you turn or pull out into traffic. Use your turn signals when changing lanes.

  • Anticipate hazards that may confront a motorcyclist like large pot holes, debris, or generally poor road conditions. Allow at least two seconds of following distance between your vehicle and a motorcycle.

  • Be cautious when turning left. This is a primary cause of crashes between vehicles and motorcycles.

  • Share the road, motorcyclists are entitled to operate in a full lane.

  • Obey all traffic laws.

 

Tips for motorcycle riders:

  • Wear protective equipment and clothing, especially a helmet with face shield.

  • Make yourself visible by wearing bright clothing, using reflective tape; your motorcycle’s headlight should be illuminated night and day. Always use turn signals when changing lanes and turning.

  • Check your motorcycle before each ride, and do not ride if any equipment is not operating properly.

  • Look for road hazards. Be especially cautious around intersections, alleys, driveways, and other areas where an animal, pedestrian, or vehicle might enter your path.

  • Avoid riding in other vehicles’ blind spots.

  • Give yourself plenty of room. Never tailgate and leave enough time to react to unexpected movements from other vehicles.

  • When operating a motorcycle during inclement weather slow down and use extra caution. Avoid sudden changes in direction or speed.

  • Never ride impaired.

  • Never perform “wheelies” or other tricks.

Motorcycles are harder to see then other vehicles. Many crashes occur because other motorists do not notice the motorcycle. All motorists should be aware that motorcycles are on the road and take the time for a second look before pulling into an intersection or making a turn. It only takes a second to save a life. 

 

Visit the Drive Alive page: Tips for safer motorcycling

 

 


 

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Who Drives Worse: Girls or Boys?

A survey reported in The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2010 shows that
48% of girls drive 10 mph over the limit
, compared to 36% of boys. And girls are also more likely than boys to drive while using a cellphone or texting!

Surprised? So were we!
Parents, talk with your teens about safe driving!


Every year 3,500 teens go for a drive and never make it home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2008, about 3,500 teens - ages 15 to 19 - in the United States were killed in car crashes
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/MotorVehicleSafety/Teen_Drivers/teendrivers_factsheet.html

 


 


Drive Alive P.O. Box 80053 Fort Wayne, IN 46898-0053

(260) 494-0728

www.AllenCountyDriveAlive.org

 

 

 

 

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