Safety on The Road - Transport for NSW - Centre for Road Safety site - Reduce risks.

I have taken this from the Transport for NSW - Centre for Road Safety site.
It makes for interesting reading if you ride or are considering riding in the state of New South Wales.
As I find other interesting aspects in the site, I will post them.

If you want to do your own research click on the link on the first line or the picture.

http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/motorcyclists/index.html

Reduce risks for a safer ride

With motorcycle riding more popular than ever, saving riders’ lives and preventing injuries is a critical road safety challenge. As motorcycle riders are more exposed, they run the risk of more serious injuries if involved in a crash. With strong support from motorcycle groups, the Centre for Road Safety and RMS have developed measures to improve motorcycle rider safety, incuding:
  • State-wide advertising campaigns targeting rider knowledge and behaviour, as well as driver awareness of the presence of motorcycle riders
  • Signs on popular scenic routes where motorcycle crashes are more frequent, including the Royal National Park, Putty Road and the Wollombi Loop north of Sydney
  • The NSW Centre for Road Safety Consumer Ratings and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH) involves the testing and assessing of motorcycle helmets for safety and comfort
  • A Graduated Licensing Scheme for motorcycle riders
By choosing safer helmets and riding gear, motorcyclists can ensure they have the best protection, while regular bike maintenance helps keep motorcycles in a safe condition for riding.
Maintaining a three-second gap, scanning the road and setting up are some of the riding tips that can help motorcyclists avoid danger. Riders need to be aware that speedalcohol and fatigue can all increase the risk of having a crash and being injured.
With advances in anti-lock braking systems, riders can improve their safety by choosing one of the increasing number of motorcycles and scooters that offer the option of ABS.
The Centre for Road Safety develops initiatives and practical solutions in consultation with motorcycle riders and groups including the Motorcycle Council of NSW, the NSW Motorcycle AllianceAustralian Motorcycle CouncilNSW Police ForceLocal Government and Shires AssociationMotor Accidents AuthorityNRMA Motoring & ServicesRMS, and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Source: Transport for NSW - Centre for Road Safety site.

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