Contemporary Attitudes Toward Motorcycle Riding Safety and Riding Risk Factors Part 2

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1 Contemporary Attitudes Toward Motorcycle Riding Safety and Riding Risk Factors Part 2 International Motorcycle Safety Conference March 30, 2006 Robert J. Rowe Executive Vice President Irwin Broh & Associates

2 Motorcycle Riding Risk Factors Poor road conditions (gravel, potholes, construction, etc.) Bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.) Excess speed (riding over the speed limit) Light/Moderate alcohol consumption (by you) Heavy alcohol consumption (by you) Condition/Safety of your bike (tires, brakes, etc.) Stunts/ Extreme riding (popping wheelies, etc.) Heavy traffic Lane splitting (driving up the middle of two lanes of traffic) Riding in groups (with several other motorcycle riders)

3 Motorcycle Riding Risk Factors Frequency of Riding in this Manner Mean Ratings Riding in Groups Excess Speed Lane Splitting Heavy Traffic Stunts/Extreme Riding Poor Road Conditions Bad Weather Condition/Safety of your Bike Light/Moderate Alcohol Consumption Heavy Alcohol Consumption Threat to Safety Threat to Safety Scale: 1=Low Threat to Safety 10= High Threat to Safety Frequency of Riding Scale: 1=Never, 2=Seldom, 3=Occasionally, 4=Frequently, 5=Always

4 Motorcycle Riding Risk Factors Mean Frequency Ratings Off-road/ Grand Enduro/ Risk Factor Total Scooter Traditional Cruiser Touring Sport Bike Motocross Heavy traffic Poor road conditions Riding in groups Excess speed Bad weather Condition/Safety of your bike Lane splitting Light/Moderate alcohol consumption Stunts/Extreme riding Heavy alcohol consumption Scale: 1=Never, 2=Seldom, 3=Occasionally, 4=Frequently, 5=Always

5 Attitudes Toward Drinking and Driving When Driving a Motorcycle When Driving Level of Education a Car/Truck/ All High School Tech School/ Post Grad Van/SUV Respondents or Less Some College College Grad Work/Degree I won't drive if I've had any alcohol at all 47.4% 75.0% 81.2% 72.8% 73.9% 68.7% I'll drive if I've only had 1 or 2 drinks I'll drive even if I'm feeling a little tipsy I'll drive even if I'm definitely drunk Alcohol doesn't affect my ability to drive

6 Incidence of Motorcycle Driving Following Alcohol Consumption 8.2% Base 1,203 Male 9.0% 1,037 Female 2.6% 162 Under and Over 4.3% 5.1% 7.8% 8.3% 11.1% Under $25, % 179 $25,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 and Over 6.0% 6.6% 8.8% 13.6%

7 Incidence of Motorcycle Driving Following Alcohol Consumption 8.2% Base 1,203 Cruiser 12.0% 386 Sport Bike 8.5% 107 Touring 7.5% 203 Scooter 7.2% 116 Off-Road/Enduro/MC 5.7% 111 Traditional 4.1% 222 Beginning Rider 4.2% 75 Some Experience 4.9% 188 Experienced 7.4% 475 Very Experienced/Pro 10.8% 451

8 Incidence of Motorcycle Driving Following Alcohol Consumption 8.2% Base 1,203 Took training course 7.5% 359 Did not take course 8.7% 814 As a result of a motorcycle crash: Received major/minor injuries Yes 12.1% 400 No 6.2% 777 Know someone who was hurt/killed Yes 8.9% 915 No 5.9% 258

9 Alcohol-Related Driving Decisions During the past 12 months, I felt I had to ride after having too much to drink. 2.4% Sport Bike 5.8% Scooter 3.6% Cruiser 3.2% Off-Road/Enduro/MC 1.9% Touring 1.0% Traditional 0.9% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8%

10 Alcohol-Related Driving Decisions During the past 12 months, I decided not to ride after having too much to drink. 10.1% Sport Bike 16.0% Cruiser 12.4% Touring 9.5% Scooter 8.2% Off-Road/Enduro/MC 7.5% Traditional 5.9% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20%

11 Alcohol-Related Driving Decisions I have stopped a fellow rider from riding a motorcycle after they had too much to drink. 32.5% Sport Bike 39.0% Cruiser 37.5% Touring 36.3% Traditional 29.3% Off-Road/Enduro/MC 27.4% Scooter 21.4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

12 Alcohol-Related Driving Decisions A fellow rider has stopped me from riding a motorcycle because they felt I had too much to drink. 6.1% Cruiser 8.2% Touring 6.5% Sport Bike 5.7% Off-Road/Enduro/MC 5.7% Traditional 5.0% Scooter 3.6% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%

Contemporary Attitudes Toward Motorcycle Riding Safety and Riding Risk Factors Part 1

Contemporary Attitudes Toward Motorcycle Riding Safety and Riding Risk Factors Part 1 International Motorcycle Safety Conference March 28, 2006 Robert J. Rowe Executive Vice President Irwin Broh & Associates