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Summary

This presentation, created by Kristen Moore, focuses on safe riding practices for motorcyclists and raising awareness among other motorists. It highlights the efforts of ABATE of Iowa, an organization advocating for motorcycle education and safety legislation. The video addresses the dangers motorcyclists face, the importance of proper riding gear, and the need for car drivers to always be vigilant. Moreover, personal anecdotes and educational lessons emphasize the dire consequences of neglecting these safety practices, bringing attention to how crucial it is for everyone on the road to look out for motorcycles.

Highlights

• Motorcyclists are often not seen by drivers due to their smaller size. 👁️
• Education and awareness can improve safety for motorcyclists and drivers alike. 🚸
• Reflect on personal stories of riders affected by accidents to understand the risks better. 📖
• ABATE of Iowa promotes safety legislation and rider education to reduce accidents. 🏛️
• Wearing appropriate safety gear can save lives in case of accidents. 🎯
• Vigilance at intersections and careful driving near motorcycles are critical. 🚗
• Unsafe cage riding practices are vividly discouraged, including the incident description. 🚫

Key Takeaways

• Motorcyclists come from all backgrounds and deserve respect and safety on the roads. 🏍️
• Proper protective gear is crucial for motorcyclists to prevent injuries. 🛡️
• Motorcycles are harder to see due to their size, making vigilance from all drivers essential. 👀
• Traffic laws and safety education can significantly reduce motorcycle accidents. 📚
• Simple mistakes by car drivers can have deadly consequences for motorcyclists. ⚠️
• Enhanced penalties are in place for right-of-way violations involving motorcycles in Iowa. 🚦

Overview

This presentation by Kristen Moore sheds light on the crucial aspects of motorcycle safety, emphasizing that motorcyclists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share common vulnerabilities on the road. The video dives into the importance of recognizing motorcycles, as their compact size often makes them nearly invisible to inattentive drivers. Through real-life anecdotes and expert advice, viewers are encouraged to adopt a safety-first mindset, whether on two wheels or four.

One of the key messages is the significance of protective gear, as it can drastically reduce the chances of injury or fatalities in crashes. There's a passionate plea for all drivers to show due diligence by double-checking at intersections and being aware of motorcyclists in their vicinity. The presentation also highlights the commendable work of ABATE of Iowa, an advocacy group that champions motorcyclists' rights and safety through education and legislation.

In a blend of storytelling and practical advice, the video underscores the potentially tragic outcomes of neglecting road safety rules. It urges a collective effort towards better road-sharing practices, establishing that even minimal oversights by car drivers can be catastrophic for those on motorcycles. By invoking empathy and instilling knowledge, the presentation aims to foster a safer coexistence between motorists and motorcyclists.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction to Abate of Iowa Introduction to Abate of Iowa covers the organization's role as a Brotherhood focused on education, advocating for rights protection, and supporting favorable legislation at local, state, and federal levels. Additionally, it promotes safe riding habits.
• 01:00 - 05:00: Safety Concerns and Legislation The chapter discusses the importance of adhering to safety regulations and the inappropriateness of using everyday household items, like clothes baskets, as safety seats for children when riding. It highlights a specific example depicted in a picture where a child is placed in a clothes basket, noting that this poses several safety risks. Additionally, attention is drawn to the inadequacies in the picture, such as the child not being dressed appropriately and lacking necessary safety gear. The chapter emphasizes the need to follow proper safety procedures and legislation to protect road users and particularly vulnerable passengers like children.
• 05:00 - 10:00: Motorcycle Visibility and Accidents The chapter discusses the importance of awareness, respect, and education for ensuring safety on highways. It highlights that motorcycles come in various shapes and sizes, requiring drivers to be aware of all types. The chapter also challenges stereotypes about motorcyclists by sharing a story of a couple who have dedicated 35 years to their jobs, paid off their mortgage, and put their three kids through college, illustrating that motorcyclists come from diverse backgrounds, including the elderly.
• 10:00 - 15:00: Importance of Looking Twice The chapter titled 'Importance of Looking Twice' explores various transportation experiences, particularly focusing on motorcycles. It begins by featuring Iowa's senator Joni. The chapter then prompts the reader with questions about their personal riding experiences, such as riding four-wheelers, mopeds, or being a passenger on a motorcycle. It ultimately aims to elicit feelings and opinions about these experiences, whether they were enjoyable or frightening, and also enumerates some reasons why riding a motorcycle can be appealing.
• 15:00 - 20:00: Common Motorcycle Safety Myths This chapter discusses the differences between motorcycles and cars, specifically focusing on safety features. It mentions that most motorcycles do not have airbags, with the exception of some models like the Goldwing. The chapter also touches upon passenger limitations, referencing Iowa law concerning these rules.
• 20:00 - 25:00: Impact of Distractions and Alcohol The chapter titled 'Impact of Distractions and Alcohol' discusses motorcycle riding strategies, focusing on lane positioning. It explains the concept of dividing motorcycle lanes into thirds (left, center, right) and why a rider might choose to ride in the left third. Specifically, riding in the left third can help ensure that an oncoming car's driver sees the motorcycle. The chapter aims to highlight how strategic lane positioning can mitigate risks related to visibility on the road.
• 25:00 - 35:00: Importance of Proper Riding Gear The chapter emphasizes the significance of proper visibility while riding a motorcycle. It discusses the importance of positioning oneself in a location where drivers of other vehicles, especially those at intersections, can see them. The text highlights that riding behind a car's driver's side mirror might make a motorcyclist invisible to the car's driver. Therefore, motorcyclists should position themselves so that they are easily noticed by others on the road.
• 35:00 - 40:00: Abate of Iowa Safety Courses The chapter discusses the safety recommendations for motorcyclists in Iowa, specifically focusing on maintaining a safe following distance. It illustrates a scenario where a motorcyclist is too close to a truck, rendering him invisible to other vehicles at an intersection and even to the truck driver due to the truck's blind spots. Iowa's safety guidelines recommend a three-second following distance when riding under 40 miles per hour, with an increased distance advised in poor riding conditions. The passage emphasizes that motorcycles require more time to start or stop, highlighting the importance of maintaining adequate following distances to ensure safety.
• 40:00 - 45:00: Conclusion and Contact Information In wet conditions, motorcyclists often ride in a staggered formation, allowing them to use the full width of the lane while maintaining a safe distance between each bike, thereby enabling them to avoid obstacles on the road. A notable instance mentioned occurred on June 22nd, 2002, involving six motorcyclists.

STR Presentation Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 evade of Iowa is an acronym which is a Brotherhood aimed towards education abate watches out for your rights abate encourages favorable legislation David he's involved in local state and federal legislation abate promotes safe riding habits which this is not
• 00:30 - 01:00 clothes baskets are not approved safety seats please do not put your child in one and go riding look at the red arrow yes that is a child in there but there is a lot not safe about this picture no shirt shorts flip-flops sandals for a mate of Iowa share the road stands
• 01:00 - 01:30 for safe highways equals awareness respect and education different kinds of voter cycles motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes which means you must be aware of all the different types while driving stereotypes would you believe that this couple put thirty five years into the job paid off the mortgage of their house last year and put three kids through college motorcyclists come from all walks of life yes the elderly do
• 01:30 - 02:00 ride a lot of politicians ride this is Iowa's senator Joni or now what about you do you have any writing experience how about experience on four wheelers mopeds or have you been a passenger on a motorcycle what did you think was it fun were you scared some reasons to ride a motorcycle
• 02:00 - 02:30 some of the differences between motorcycles and cars most motorcycles do not have airbags but Goldwing has this available on some of their models motorcycles have passenger limitations Iowa law states there must
• 02:30 - 03:00 be a set of foot pegs for each person on the motorcycle Lane positions and why we ride where we do we break the lanes in the thirds left center and right one of the reasons we might ride in the left third is a situation like this you have an oncoming car you want the driver to see you you have also positions yourself in the
• 03:00 - 03:30 driver's side mirror of the car in front of you if you're riding where the red dot is there's a good chance that the traffic will not see you the most important thing for any motorcycle rider out there is to make sure that your scene reasons for writing in the right third there is a car sitting at the intersection you want that car to see you so you would not ride where the red dot is in this illustration this rider
• 03:30 - 04:00 is invisible to all traffic he is so close to the back of that truck that the car at the intersection can't see him the oncoming car can't seem and he's so close to the back of that truck as a truck driver cannot see him in his mirrors Iowa recommends a three second following distance under 40 miles an hour in poor riding conditions you need to increase that distance it takes a motorcycle longer to start or stop in
• 04:00 - 04:30 wet conditions when you see a group of motorcyclists riding together they will normally ride in a staggered formation like you see here riding staggered gives them the full width of the lane with keeping the spacing between the bikes this also gives them the ability to avoid objects in the road it was June 22nd 2002 six motorcyclists
• 04:30 - 05:00 were writing four names they Anamosa just some old buddies in the open road went on a stretch of highway a van drifted across the centerline two bikers were critically injured and three were dead their lives could have been saved how do I know I was the only biker on that ride left standing this summer remember to share the road with motorcycles a message from a mate of Iowa share the road program there was two tickets issued to the driver of the
• 05:00 - 05:30 van that day one for drifting left of center one for failure to maintain control the fines for those two tickets are 36 dollars apiece a mate of Iowa Lane learson and a lot of good people did not feel this was right so they went down to the Statehouse and they wrote Senate file 22 67 which was passed into law our law is meant to enhance penalties in a right-of-way violation it also made it mandatory for share the
• 05:30 - 06:00 road to be seen in every driver's ed class in the state of Iowa you cannot complete driver's ed without seeing a beta of Iowa share the road program the hurt study shows that 23% of all motorcycle accidents are single vehicle accidents 77% are multiple vehicle accidents out of that seventy-seven percent 50 percent our right-of-way violations always take a second look
• 06:00 - 06:30 before proceeding through an intersection the following video is about taking that second look [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music]
• 06:30 - 07:00 [Music] [Music]
• 07:00 - 07:30 what is wrong with you are you stupid
• 07:30 - 08:00 didn't see you I'm so sorry you pulled right out in front of me what you didn't see that big bike with a bright headlights shining right at you I'm sorry a lot of good that does me now please I'm gonna show you some things kid and you need to listen listen good don't forget anything that I'm gonna say no what no i won't i won't forget
• 08:00 - 08:30 I don't think we got much time get in trust me kid just hit the gas and keep going left pull over in that spot
• 08:30 - 09:00 see those cars and trucks coming towards us down the road kid how fast are they going um I don't know maybe 3540 miles an hour yeah that's about right people get the road kid now see that motorcycle way in the distance how fast is that going I have no idea keep looking I have no idea it's hard to tell
• 09:00 - 09:30 exactly kid exactly that bike is much smaller than a car you gave me buddy much smaller makes it tough to judge its speed and distance you see where I'm going whenever you see that single headlight or two headlights close together you haven't got to give it some extra space simple rural kid look twice before you ever pull out before you ever do anything around a bike you haven't
• 09:30 - 10:00 gotten to look twice look twice got it all right back out on the road kid follow that bike give him a little breathing space you see that tail light how big is it looks pretty small from here exactly and you know what else because those taillights are always on in a heck of a
• 10:00 - 10:30 lot harder to notice when they put on their brakes especially in the daytime see what he did there moved his bike over so he can be seen by the car ahead of it it's easy enough for a car to get lost in a blind spot even easier for a motorcycle that's why you have to be sure there's nobody there before you ever change lanes something tells me we don't have a lot of time left kid you're doing good might be hope for you yet take a left up
• 10:30 - 11:00 at the next light Big Bear well bill hey buddy nice ride man why aren't you on your bike Big Bear well bill dog teaching the kid how to drive around bikes see you later
• 11:00 - 11:30 look at that bikes accelerates so much faster than cars and they brake faster than most cars too so don't ever get too close we got to get back motorcycles are vulnerable around any kind of car kid a little dent for you could be something horrible for us doesn't matter who's at fault the rider always gets the worst so I got it serious injury or even death I got it
• 11:30 - 12:00 seriously I got it pig bear ha call me Randy kid Randy Big Bear fits you better your name's Randy huh dad I was born [Music]
• 12:00 - 12:30 your name kid in it's in it you're all right Ian this all the harder don't go back to your bike Big Bear got to you need to get in your car now just stay we
• 12:30 - 13:00 can change what's work that way kid Ian remember look look twice I got it [Music] [Music]
• 13:00 - 13:30 [Music] everybody makes mistakes but mistakes like Ian made happen way too often even a simple mistake that causes a dent to a car can kill a rider we need your help making our roads safer for motorcyclists [Music] I'm a mom and I'm a rider I train on the racetrack to improve my skills so I can be safer on the street and get home to
• 13:30 - 14:00 my family thanks for watching this video and thanks for watching out for me and doing your part to help me get home safely hey guys whether 2 wheels are for training is everything gives us the skills to be safer out on the street you know inside your car is somebody's son or daughter under our helmets or somebody's brother sister friend or offend daddy we all have a lot of choices to make out there on the road so
• 14:00 - 14:30 train hard drive well and please for Randy and Ian sake for yours distracted driving you must minimize your distractions the following awareness test is a demonstration on how easy it is to be distracted [Music] this is an awareness test how many
• 14:30 - 15:00 passes does the team in white make the answer is 13 but did you see the moonwalking bear
• 15:00 - 15:30 you you
• 15:30 - 16:00 most of you missed the moonwalking bear drinking and driving is never a good choice but if you decide to drink and drive and get caught these are some of the things that can happen to you you you don't want to end up in one of these or put somebody else in one either some
• 16:00 - 16:30 of our posters about drinking and driving you will be given a quick quiz after this next video [Music]
• 16:30 - 17:00 hey Megan hey Kenzie did you get yourself a new bike you have brand new but I bring it to the range of practice before hitting the streets say why don't you meet my writers coach Doug hi how are you nice take me for a ride those clothes you're not yeah what if we were in an accident bare flesh and asphalt don't mix um we're not gonna get in an accident you already took your riders
• 17:00 - 17:30 training and you know what you're doing hmm famous last words say before you get on a bike you need to be wearing boots pants a long-sleeve shirt a leather jacket other chaps actually even you need gloves eyewear and helmet seriously you guys sound like my dad he worries about everything hurting me if I was your dad I would worry about you what's the big deal I'm just talking about going around the block around the block or across the country the problems are still the same
• 17:30 - 18:00 what problems I'm a car and you're a motorcycle hey what was that for it happens all the time a car doesn't see the motorcyclist and the motorcycle loses think about it motorcycles are narrower and shorter than cars this gives them a smaller profile than cars are used to looking for plus they can be easily hidden in a blind spot and motorcycles often times they're not closer than they appear not to mention a car has a steel cage a
• 18:00 - 18:30 motorcycle doesn't so are you guys trying to tell me that cars are in motorcycles off the road on purpose and of course not but other drivers often don't watch for motorcycles that's why it's important to use caution at intersections make sure you know how far off that oncoming motorcycle is before you make a left turn look once twice and a third time before you proceed one of the biggest problems facing a motorcyclist today is a car turning left in front of him a lethal left-hand turn is the most common collision between cars and motorcycles look before you turn again
• 18:30 - 19:00 motorcycles are smaller than cars and less obvious wait a minute I thought that this was a class about riding a motorcycle not driving a car well we've seen how you drive Kensi again if you're sharing the road with us I want to make sure that you're actually well for motorcycles but I already watch for motorcycles that's a good thing Kenzie I love riding but sometimes other drivers make it hard on the roadways for instance I'll be riding along in the left-hand side of the lane and they didn't need to change lane positions do
• 19:00 - 19:30 you know why no why we do it because sometimes you need to get a better view of obstacles in the road other times we really want to ensure that the car ahead of us can see us don't forget we need to change lane to avoid objects in the road objects that would not be affecting a car might be disastrous for a motorcycle wow I've never thought of that before speaking of lane changes I've had cars crowding me out of my lane while trying to pass me I mean you should pass a motorcycle the same way you pass a car
• 19:30 - 20:00 signal maintain speed in lane position and wait till it's clear before you pull back in again I feel like I'm back in driver's ed what about when a motorcycle passes me same rules apply maintain speed in lane position until the bike passes this just sounds like common sense stuff here go put on my writing gear and see for yourself okay
• 20:00 - 20:30 can I get on sure so you still think
• 20:30 - 21:00 they know all this stuff I can't believe it what was with that guy falling right on our tail you're right he was following way too close we were even going the speed limit a good rule if you're going under 40 mile an hour is three seconds behind the motorcycle in front of you three seconds let's say a vehicle passes the shadow of a tree it should take three seconds before you pass that same shadow would
• 21:00 - 21:30 have taken that guy three millisecond and what about that lady who almost back right in toss again she was looking for another car not a motorcycle come on a big bike like this with both of us on it and the headlight on how could she have missed us what is you on a smaller bike she would have backed right into me i dented fender if you're in a car yeah in a trip to the emergency room I was on a bike I'm glad you were paying attention I always pay attention especially on busy streets with lots of driveways and
• 21:30 - 22:00 intersections and remember at night motorcycles are harder to see because they only have one headlight and taillight cars will be less likely to see them I'm beginning to see what you guys are saying motorcyclists have the same rights on the highway as motorists do and we're more likely to get hurt in an accident we well you until I successfully complete my riders training course then we need to consider weather conditions what do you mean well it's a
• 22:00 - 22:30 little rain well rain and high wind in effect a motorcycle differently than a car need to give a motorcycle more room in these conditions and the even though cars and motorcycles share the roads you have to remember to respect those differences when you're driving with us seriously again it motorcycles are smaller and can easily become hidden and traffic with cars motorcycles handled much differently than cars and motorcycles don't have the protection of a roll cage if they're in an accident I've really learned a lot
• 22:30 - 23:00 more than before from you guys imagine if you took a rider's education class what you can learn does it matter if I have some experience riding dirt bike as a kid actually we have courses from beginning riders all the way up to experienced and returning riders well sign me up all right let's get you taking the e course and then we'll see what course fits you best [Music]
• 23:00 - 23:30 now let's see if you were paying attention
• 23:30 - 24:00 you
• 24:00 - 24:30 let's go over some proper riding gear
• 24:30 - 25:00 for motorcyclists from bottom to top
• 25:00 - 25:30 leather boots or shoes long pants a long-sleeve shirt leather chaps that go over the jeans a leather coat leather gloves proper eye protection and a helmet Iowa is currently a choice state whether you wear a helmet or not is your choice but if you decide to put a helmet on your head there are a few things you should be aware of make sure it has a d-o-t
• 25:30 - 26:00 sticker on the back of it if your helmet is not d-o-t certified do not put it on your head helmets are good for one impact only if your helmet impacts something the best thing to do is throw it away and go buy yourself a new one there is no test out there that will tell whether a helmet is still safe after an impact a few pictures of people
• 26:00 - 26:30 that were not wearing proper safety gear some Road Rash better Road Rash please wear proper foot gear please let the trained professionals deal with the injured people at an accident unless you have had the proper training do your best not to touch the injured people if they're wearing a helmet don't ever try
• 26:30 - 27:00 to remove the helmet if they have a neck or back injury and you go moving an injured person or you go tucking on a helmet you can paralyze them or kill them please let the trained professionals deal with the injured people it takes special skills to be a safe responsible rider a beta of Iowa offers different classes to meet the needs of riders from very basic to more
• 27:00 - 27:30 advanced classes with most of the classes students receive a d-o-t license waiver with successful completion abate of iowa offers different courses for different skill levels it doesn't matter if you have never ridden or if you are a seasoned rider there is a class for everyone remember an educated rider is a safe rider as a writer I need you
• 27:30 - 28:00 just what I needed you to pay attention just when I needed you to take another look just when I needed you to show consideration just when I needed you to look really closely [Music]
• 28:00 - 28:30 driver carelessness is the biggest cause of motorcyclists deaths and serious injuries take another listen it's never too late and it's never too early to start that is our presentation if you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at WWE bait Iowa org
• 28:30 - 29:00 thank you for your time