Tag #MotorcycleSafetyFoundation

Tuesday 1-2-3 (three ruminations)

Tuesday 1-2-3 (three ruminations)

What makes a Great Learning Environment?

Quite often, as questions are asked in RiderCoach Forums or at Rider Education sites, my mind almost always reverts to thoughts about the Educational Environment. Whether it be the location – as in facilities or range, the “tone” set by the RiderCoach, or the equipment and amenities- the Educational Environment is a critical variable in learning content. …

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Participate in Motorcycle Rider Education Research before 10 November 2022

Participate in Motorcycle Rider Education Research before 1 November 2022

This is an opportunity to further a research project that started in 2005, continued in 2020, and now expanding.  This round is specifically for all instructors and RiderCoaches.  Invite your instructor/Coach friends to participate.  Think of this as a professional development opportunity, and let your thoughts be part of a larger project. …

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Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 26 October 2022

Tribe Talk Happy Hour
26 October 2022, 7:00-9:00 pm Eastern

“The Dunning Kruger Effect”

What does it take to be an effective RiderCoach, and how does understanding the “MSF RiderCoach Guide” help the process? How does the Dunning Kruger Effect play out in Rider Education? …

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Rider Choices – Rider Tips #106

Rider Choices – Rider Tips #106

Maintaining control of their vehicle is a Motorcyclist’s responsibility.

25% of motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes in 2020 collided with fixed objects. …

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Tuesday 1-2-3 (three ruminations)

Tuesday 1-2-3 (three ruminations)
By Dr. Donald L. Green, 18 October 2022

I was at a “T” intersection this weekend, a regular part of my commute to accomplish my errands, when a motorcycle drove past, moving left to right through the bustling and restricted view area …

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Rider Choices – Rider Tips #105

Rider Choices – Rider Tips #105

Intersections have a high potential for the interaction of factors. Cover controls like the clutch and brake levers to be prepared for hazards. Reducing speed is also a good idea.

Survive the Ride! …

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Tuesday 1-2-3 (+4) (three ruminations)

Tuesday 1-2-3 (+4) (three ruminations)

1) Level ONE RiderCoaches deliver the Basic RiderCourse per minimum standard and do not work toward making each course better than the last. We all may start here as we graduate from our RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP). …

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Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 12 October 2022

Tribe Talk Happy Hour – 12 October 2022
7:00-9:00 pm Eastern

What does it take to be an effective RiderCoach, and how does understanding the “MSF Safety Pyramid” help the process? Dig into the RiderCoach Guide and brings some thoughts! …

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Rider Choices – Rider Tips #104

Rider Choices – Rider Tips #104

If we manage our speed by throttle input, we can help decrease motorcyclist fatalities. Racing, driving too fast for conditions, or exceeding the posted speed limit contributed to speeding crashes in 2020*. …

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