DOT Safety

[halfwitt]

My apologies if this has been posted. If this is a dead horse then it can be deleted. The following ran in last Thursday's USAToday http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-11-01-motorcycledeaths_N.htm?csp=34

 

Excerpt:

 

Helmet laws have been repealed or modified in many states, however, and the DOT's new effort does not call for new helmet laws. Instead, the initiative focuses on:

•Training. DOT will develop national standards for entry-level motorcycle riders to achieve what Peters calls "a baseline of competency."

•Enforcement. DOT will create a training program to teach police officers about specific efforts to reduce crashes.

•Education. Public service announcements will feature Peters on the importance of helmets and other protective gear. A "Share the Road" campaign will remind drivers to be alert for motorcyclists..

 

I think the training is excellent. I think too many people ride who are not qualified to ride. Education of the cager - much needed though I'm not real optimistic about it's impact. Your thoughts???

[utadventure]

If Jan & I had our way, all drivers would have to take some sort of motorcycle training course as part of drivers ed or by private instructor in order to operate a car. If they chose to license for a motorcycle is up to them but at least they would understand motorcycles and hopefully be aware of them.

 

I feel that I am a better driver, regardless of the vehicle, because I drive a bike and seem to pay closer attention when a bike is driving around me.

 

We required our youngest son (almost 18) to take the basic riders course and although he doesn't care for bikes, he can drive one if needed and has improved his driving as well.

[KiteSquid]

Look at the licensing requirements in Japan to get a car license.......

 

Then they have many levels of motorcycle licenses depending on CC's...

 

 

There are MANY drivers in the US that should NOT have licenses!!!!!!!