Motorcycle Awarness and Saftey Program
Officer, I just didn't see the motorcycle
this statement that is heard too often!
Learn how YOU can make a difference!
The Motorcycle Safety And Awareness Program
is an educational program designed to make car and truck drivers aware of the unique circumstances surrounding the operation of motorcycles on todayÕs highways. It is primarily designed to be presented to beginning drivers in drivers education book work classes, but the program can be presented to any business, church, civic or similar group. The information presented in this program will not only make drivers motorcycle aware, it will make them a better overall driver. If car drivers are looking for a motorcycle every time they pull into traffic, make a turn, and enter an intersection, if they are taught to be motorcycle aware, they are bound to see that larger car or truck.
The Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP) follows a curriculum set up by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) an international organization made up of 12 motorcycle manufacturers, from Harley-Davidson to Honda, Suzuki to BMW, and also includes many aftermarket companies. The MSF also sponsors the Beginning Riders and Experienced Riders Program that is taught at many Community Colleges across North Carolina.
The North Carolina Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program is set up by the Concerned Biker Association/ ABATE of NC.
You DO NOT have to be a CBA/ ABATE member to be an instructor. ALL riders are welcome.
Here's Where You Can Help.We need instructors to get this program out to the public. The program takes about 50 - 60 minutes present, including an 8 minute Motorcycle Safety Foundation video. The program has been very well received by high school students for several reasons: they already have an interest in motorcycles, they all at least know someone that rides, and you will be an interesting change from their regular drivers ed instructor. The curriculum is interesting and easy to follow, and gives many opportunities for the students to interact and respond. We are not there to teach them to ride a motorcycle, or to promote motorcycle riding, but to make these car and truck drivers motorcycle aware.
We have found that its best taught in teams of two or three. Here's your chance to help make the road safer for all motorcycle riders. Contact information is on this brochure. Training classes for instructors are held several times a year. Get involved!!
For More Information on Motorcycle Safety & Awareness
Steve Ensley