2018 Pre-Season Motorcycle Brief. 673d Air Base Wing Home of America s Arctic Warriors

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1 2018 Pre-Season Motorcycle Brief

2 Agenda References Training requirements Enrollment Procedures PPE (Requirements) Crash Statistics Motorcycle Mishaps FY17 Riding Skills Weather Managing Risk Emergency gear Local Hazards Riding Season Survival skills

3 References Why are you receiving the briefing? DoDI DoD Traffic Safety Program AFI USAF Traffic Safety Program AR The Army Safety Program

4 Training Requirements Who MUST receive Motorcycle Safety training? Uniformed Service members who ride on-/off-base Civilian personnel whose PD requires them to operate a motorcycle Who MAY receive Motorcycle Safety training (at Government expense)? Uniformed Service members

5 Training Requirements Which training course must I take? INITIAL Training: Motorcycle provided Or other approved training INTERMEDIATE Training (Post-Initial) Rider provides motorcycle Basic Rider Course-2 (BRC-2) Military Sport-bike Rider Course / Advanced Rider Course Or other approved training How often must I be retrained? INTERMEDIATE Training: Air Force: Within 60 days after Initial training, but no later than 1 year Air Force: Refresher no later than 5 years Army: Within 1 yr after BRC and every 5 years thereafter Note: Properly licensed civilian riders or contractors are not required to receive training at Government expense, nor are they required to show proof of such training to operate a motorcycle on a DoD installation

6 Enrollment Procedures Air Force riders must establish a MUSTT Basic Account or you will not be issued a voucher for training. Army UMMs must ensure riders have been identified and required training is being documented and in compliance before vouchers will be issued. (Commander signing the Authorization Form assumes this responsibility). Prior to registering for a class: Process through the 673 ABW Safety Office to acquire a payment voucher to registering for and attending training. Your unit Motorcycle Representative has access to the required forms.

7 Enrollment Procedures ABATE of Alaska Requirements: Copy of DL Photo ID (Not Military ID) Name on the Voucher must match the ID. Cancellations: Log on to ( Must cancel and reschedule 48 hours prior to start of class. Reschedules (Not cancellations) student can call in to reschedule ( ).

8 Enrollment Procedures Failure to cancel 48 hours prior to start of class Members who fail to reschedule or cancel with ABATE of Alaska at least two business days prior to the training course will be responsible for the cost of their training. To qualify for the exception, the member s commander must provide a memorandum explaining the reason for the member not fulfilling their training responsibility. The exception to this rule applies when the member s failure to reschedule or cancel is beyond the member s control (natural disaster, vehicle accident, medical emergencies, deployments, TDY, etc.).

PPE Requirements (IAW DoDI 6055.4, Chp 6.

(PPE) must you wear when riding (includes

Head protection: A certified helmet must be

Eye protection: Goggles, wraparound glasses

jacket, long pants; full-fingered gloves or

9 PPE Requirements (IAW DoDI , Chp 6. para 4) What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must you wear when riding (includes passengers) bare minimum? Head protection: A certified helmet must be worn and properly fastened under the chin. Eye protection: Goggles, wraparound glasses or full-face shield must be properly worn. A windshield alone is insufficient Protective clothing: Long-sleeve shirt or jacket, long pants; full-fingered gloves or mittens (leather/abrasion-resistant) Foot protection: Sturdy, over-the-ankle boots or shoes

10 Why a Full-face Hemet? As shown in this photo below, over 50% of the impacts occur below the eyebrows.

11 Riding Skills Start out slowly Ride cautiously and be aware of surroundings. Accelerate gently, take turns more slowly and leave extra room for stopping. Assume you re invisible wear proper clothing, use your headlight, ride in the best lane position to see and be seen. Communicate your intentions use proper signals. Maintain an adequate space cushion when following, passing / passed. Avoid blind spots, position yourself in the drivers mirror, if you can see them they are more likely to see you. Search your path of travel, use proper scanning to identify hazards and prevent target fixation. (S.E.E.) Be prepared to act remain alert and know how to perform proper crashavoidance skills. Remember, it is up to you to keep from being the cause of, or an unprepared participant in, any crash. The ability to ride aware, make critical decisions and carry them out separates responsible riders from the rest

Quality protective gear will provide comfort in all conditions, and it can help you avoid being

12 Weather Alaska has two distinct seasons, winter and construction. Riders can expect weather and temperature changes throughout the riding season. Quality protective gear will provide comfort in all conditions, and it can help you avoid being distracted by adverse environmental conditions. Wear protective gear that is appropriate for cold/rainy weather riding. Dress in layers so that you can remove them as desired.

13 Recommendations for Managing Risk Conduct thorough inspection of your bike. T-CLOCS, owners manual, internet. (routine maintenance by a qualified technician prior to riding season) Know your limits and ride within them. Have a trip plan and share it. Carry rain/cold weather gear. Check weather and road conditions ensure you have the correct PPE. Make sure there is fuel available along your route. Ride rested and unimpaired. When group riding leave 2-second or greater separation. Carry emergency gear.

14 Emergency Gear Here are some suggested items to carry with you if there is space to do so safely. Phone with charger/battery Tire patch kit and mini air-pump Tools for tightening loose fittings Cold weather survival blanket First-aid kit Wet weather gear Flash light Cash

AF Motorcycle Mishaps 50 Lost Control mishaps in CY17 speeding, inattention, too fast for conditions, too fast in a

PMV4 mishaps inattention, misjudging location, impacting a car in the rear after following too close 19 Struck by PMV4

mishaps inattention, misjudging location, impacting median or curb, impacting animal, simply riding into object 14 Not

15 AF Motorcycle Mishaps 50 Lost Control mishaps in CY17 speeding, inattention, too fast for conditions, too fast in a curve, over braking, improper turning or maneuvering, oversteering, laying bike down, single-motorcycle mishap 34 Struck PMV4 mishaps inattention, misjudging location, impacting a car in the rear after following too close 19 Struck by PMV4 mishaps distracted driving, improper lane change, failed to stop, failed to yield right - of - way 15 Struck Object mishaps inattention, misjudging location, impacting median or curb, impacting animal, simply riding into object 14 Not Trained mishaps 7/14 - involved riding a scooter Training is mandatory to ride a moped, scooter or motorcycle w/ 50cc engine or more.

16 ARMY Motorcycle Mishaps in FY17 Injury Count Accident Classification Accident Count Fatal Non-Fatal A B C D Total

17 Alaska Motorcycle Fatalities Motorcyclists accounted for 13% (43 of 332) of all traffic related fatalities. 53% (23 of 43) of all Fatal Motorcycle Crashes involved just the motorcycle. 12% (5 of 43) of motorcyclist fatalities were the result of colliding with an animal on the road. 40% (17 of 43) of motorcyclist fatalities were the result of running off the road. 47% (20 of 43) of motorcyclist fatalities were the result of a collision with another vehicle Of the 20 motorcyclist fatalities which were the result of a collision with a motor vehicle, 40% involved an intersection or driveway access related activity Fatalities Mar 2 Apr 4 May 10 Jun 5 Jul 14 Aug 5 Sep 1 Oct 2

18 Local Hazards (Traffic) Expect heavy traffic in most areas in and around Anchorage. Seward Hwy. Girdwood to Seward. Bridge near Whittier turnoff. Richardson and Parks Hwy. Talkeetna Denali national Park Hurricane Gulch Bridge Susitna River Bridge Road Construction. Watch for debris. Expect delays. Tourist. Distracted drivers Pedestrians

19 Local Hazards (Wildlife)

20 Local Hazards (Road Conditions)

21 Long Traffic lines Tourists Distracted drivers Local Hazards (Tourist)

Riding Season So...when can I ride? Short answer: Call 552-INFO (4636) The Deal on Riding Season: On-base: Riding on-base is authorized ONLY when road conditions are GREEN.

22 Riding Season So...when can I ride? Short answer: Call 552-INFO (4636) The Deal on Riding Season: On-base: Riding on-base is authorized ONLY when road conditions are GREEN. Installation leadership may adjust based on road conditions and/or weather. Off-base: Riders should use sound judgement and common sense when determining if road conditions are safe for riding off-base.

23 Questions? 673 ABW Safety Office

b. take a motorcycle-riding course taught by a certified instructor.

b. take a motorcycle-riding course taught by a certified instructor. Chapter 08 - Practice Questions Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of