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American Legion Riders * The American Legion * Department of New Hampshire

 

          
 
 
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CORNER

 
By: Joyce Murnane, State of NH ALR Run Coordinator
 
Aiding in awareness of motorcycle safety - Let's not meet by accident
 
Questions:  email Joyce - jmurnane@comcast.net
 
 
 Safety Tip for the month of June: 
 
See you all at the State_Wide Poker Run June 5, 2010 for the Legacy Scholarship Fund!
 
Philosophy: (No one person can know it all, but between all of us we know a lot!)
Definition of a T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves More


 
Goals: The immediate goals of being a Road Captain and or a Road Guard are as follows:
1. Even though you have chosen to ride for the “Group” and not for yourself, you should always ride with your own safety in mind FIRST and second as a “Team” group rider.
2. Learn the basic skills of a “Team” group rider (slow take-offs, hand signals, working with the Lead and Rear Road Captains to change lanes smoothly (no abrupt moves) warning the other riders when a vehicle appears to be drifting into their lane, etc.)
3. The priorities of the ride: Safe Fun Ride we can be proud of!
 
Objectives:
1. Set a safe, responsible example for the chapter members when riding. (avoid creating hazardous situations)
2. Provide for the safety and welfare of all individuals within the group and any surrounding motorists or pedestrians.
3. Lead – help lead the group to its destination in a well-organized, disciplined and safe manner. Safety of the group takes priority over individual riders and keeping the group together.
4. Educate chapter members about group riding techniques.
5. Be knowledgeable of the state laws and safe riding guidelines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 Group Riding
                
How To Lift a Motorcycle That's Been Dropped
 
 
 
Motorcycle Safety Courses
 
 
If you are interested in riding a motorcycle and or already a motorcycle rider and want to improve your skills, the NH Dept of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Rider Training Program is available for you.
 
They offer 3 courses in motorcycle safety
 
  • The Basic Rider Course is an introductory course intended for new riders with little or no experience.
  • The Intermediate level course is a refresher course for riders who have already taken the Basic Rider Course but who need more structured practice before they are ready to pass the skills test or to ride on the road.
  • The Experienced Rider Course is intended for riders with a minimum of one year and/or 2000 miles riding experience.
Be sure to call the Rider course program before registering and speak with one of the Instructors on the details of the course.
 
 
 
Drive defensively!