Ride Safe Message

[Road Safety Message]

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[xavw]

bigger abit can? cannot see.

[arthur_chan]

this post like never post, even with zoom 200% cant read clearly also. i'm not going to strain my eyes on it.

[Kushinagar]

bigger abit can? cannot see.

 

this post like never post, even with zoom 200% cant read clearly also. i'm not going to strain my eyes on it.

 

Hi,

 

Please see attach.

 

Regards

Andrew

TP1027TSPC-RIDE SAFE LEAFLET-FA.pdf

[JackOHJack]

would like to add:

 

- wear full face/ flip up helmets

- wear some/ more/ all safety gears

- use made in japan tires, at least

- be alert abt road users as far as u can see, in front, back, and sides

- forget right of way, practise right to live

[badang156]

Traffic tends to be more heavy if compare 10 yrs ago.Wear all nessary safety gears.worth the investment.

You won't know when you might get into an accident.Treat every journey like your last.

Never had major accident till last june 2010(the week orchard flood) ,5 days icu.4 ribs fractured.Lucky to survive.

Ride safely.

[Azzy]

Hi,

 

Please see attach.

 

Regards

Andrew

 

:thumb:

[2bfailure]

hi. wanted to check. When nearing traffic junction, do u all just close throttle to slow down? or depress brake as well?

If brake too much, is dangerous as the trafic behind us may bang into us. If brake too little, maybe run the red light. thanks.

[arthur_chan]

hi. wanted to check. When nearing traffic junction, do u all just close throttle to slow down? or depress brake as well?

If brake too much, is dangerous as the trafic behind us may bang into us. If brake too little, maybe run the red light. thanks.

 

get ur braking distance as long as possible n brake slow. u save ur brake from wearing out too fast n time for the vehicle behind tailgating enough time to stop.

[ORen]

Since this is done in partnership with the local TP, why not get some videos out here ? I'm sure TP has video footage of dumb things riders do on the road and their consequences. Nothing works better than visuals.. (But please, not the same unique video we've been seeing for the past 5 years after getting each class of license....!!)

 

Also, we should probably add a link to the massive STREET SMART post.

[Chatterbox]

Has there been any campaign that raises awareness for riders against motorists? Its not only for riders but for everyone on the road, drivers, pedestrians.

[yc86]

i think australia has some of the best and most powerful traffic safety ads. must give some warning though, there is blood.

over there, even scooter riders dress up in at least leather jacket and FF. maybe they are more responsible towards their own lives, or are just better educated from young.

i like the first one.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYG089Hejmw

 

ride safe guys

[DerFuhrer]

When you ride,do look out for others while the others look out for you.

[Huon.cloutier]

Be safe people. Remember you have to bring back all those pics for the likes of me...!!

[jjyapster]

This thread is a great resource for motorcyclists. If you are interested, there is this awesome, local site that I found very informational when it comes to road safety and how to avoid traffic accidents - srsc.org.sg.

[whitepomfret]

Brothers, sisters, thanks for the excellent tips and links. I see that you are on top of it. great! But judging by the number of posts, it's not a popular thread. In fact, a bit 'uncool'.

 

The Ride safe message if too much of things we have already been taught in riding/driving school. The advocates need to up the level of skills piece by piece, bit by bit, and scenario by scenario. Brothers, sisters. There's too many "let's be safe" motherhood statements flying around. Let's cut the crap of motherhood statements, get into skills development. The questions are all "HOW TO BE SAFE?" How to make it home to your loved ones? We need to instill attitude changes. Bring graciousness, and then equip pedestrians, riders and drivers. Many small bite sized tips and tricks we all learn all the time. Never too seasoned to learn new techniques. The poster is too messy. Like trying to do too many things at the same time.

 

TP: Please work on action plans for safety. Measurables, not just media message; How do you know that the message has gone out, internalized and practiced?? Measure that outcome. Not just the output of the media reach by advertising in newspapers and count the bloody readership sales as your KPI.

 

Let's get serious and reduce the numbers of families who have to bear with loss and permanently disabled family members just BECAUSE we think it's too difficult or impossible to re-educate and equip a nation of 4 million people. Many countries have done it with larger population. Our jenghu has a smaller and thus (should be) easier job. Let's take this opportunity to start. Get the stakeholders together and LET'S TAKE ACTION.

 

Thanks.

[ORen]

Brothers, sisters, thanks for the excellent tips and links. I see that you are on top of it. great! But judging by the number of posts, it's not a popular thread. In fact, a bit 'uncool'.

 

The Ride safe message if too much of things we have already been taught in riding/driving school. The advocates need to up the level of skills piece by piece, bit by bit, and scenario by scenario. Brothers, sisters. There's too many "let's be safe" motherhood statements flying around. Let's cut the crap of motherhood statements, get into skills development. The questions are all "HOW TO BE SAFE?" How to make it home to your loved ones? We need to instill attitude changes. Bring graciousness, and then equip pedestrians, riders and drivers. Many small bite sized tips and tricks we all learn all the time. Never too seasoned to learn new techniques. The poster is too messy. Like trying to do too many things at the same time.

 

TP: Please work on action plans for safety. Measurables, not just media message; How do you know that the message has gone out, internalized and practiced?? Measure that outcome. Not just the output of the media reach by advertising in newspapers and count the bloody readership sales as your KPI.

 

Let's get serious and reduce the numbers of families who have to bear with loss and permanently disabled family members just BECAUSE we think it's too difficult or impossible to re-educate and equip a nation of 4 million people. Many countries have done it with larger population. Our jenghu has a smaller and thus (should be) easier job. Let's take this opportunity to start. Get the stakeholders together and LET'S TAKE ACTION.

 

Thanks.

 

Amen to that.

[WanFazer]

hi. wanted to check. When nearing traffic junction, do u all just close throttle to slow down? or depress brake as well?

If brake too much, is dangerous as the trafic behind us may bang into us. If brake too little, maybe run the red light. thanks.

 

Get e "back-off xp" module for ur brake lights... When e brakes r engaged, it will give 5 fast blinking lights followed by a full lights on... After using it, i nvr had vehicles tailgating me

Edited March 10, 2012 by WanFazer

[WanFazer]

Choose a proper riding jacket with armor, mesh wud b best for our hot climate coz u dun wanna get dehydrated n faint while riding ...

[velocity325]

a Arai raincoat , thick one , would do the job..minor skids , can cover..give rider extra assurance too..wear it and you'll find the diff !

[dcbomb88]

i think australia has some of the best and most powerful traffic safety ads. must give some warning though, there is blood.

over there, even scooter riders dress up in at least leather jacket and FF. maybe they are more responsible towards their own lives, or are just better educated from young.

i like the first one.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYG089Hejmw

 

ride safe guys

 

nice video especially the 1st 1

[deanonly]

Yes... Very nice..

[coollinux]

Good information for us here especially new motorcyclists. I adopt this safe riding habit. Thank you very much.

[vietnam travel]

Thanks for the useful tips! Driving the vehicle carefully, apply the government policies is protecting driver's life and the others.

[Keoni]

Brothers, sisters, thanks for the excellent tips and links. I see that you are on top of it. great! But judging by the number of posts, it's not a popular thread. In fact, a bit 'uncool'.

 

The Ride safe message if too much of things we have already been taught in riding/driving school. The advocates need to up the level of skills piece by piece, bit by bit, and scenario by scenario. Brothers, sisters. There's too many "let's be safe" motherhood statements flying around. Let's cut the crap of motherhood statements, get into skills development. The questions are all "HOW TO BE SAFE?" How to make it home to your loved ones? We need to instill attitude changes. Bring graciousness, and then equip pedestrians, riders and drivers. Many small bite sized tips and tricks we all learn all the time. Never too seasoned to learn new techniques. The poster is too messy. Like trying to do too many things at the same time.

 

TP: Please work on action plans for safety. Measurables, not just media message; How do you know that the message has gone out, internalized and practiced?? Measure that outcome. Not just the output of the media reach by advertising in newspapers and count the bloody readership sales as your KPI.

 

Let's get serious and reduce the numbers of families who have to bear with loss and permanently disabled family members just BECAUSE we think it's too difficult or impossible to re-educate and equip a nation of 4 million people. Many countries have done it with larger population. Our jenghu has a smaller and thus (should be) easier job. Let's take this opportunity to start. Get the stakeholders together and LET'S TAKE ACTION.

 

Thanks.

 

So what kind of skills are we talking about here? I have seen too many young (and many new) riders thinking they are ready to take on the world after attending half a day of defensive riding course.

Skills are good of course, but should we not first take a look at HOW we ride? Do we ride too close to the car in front? Do we ride between traffic? Do we twist the throttle a little bit harder when we approach green lights? Why do we ride the way we do? What makes us do it? What do we get out of riding the way we do? Is it necessary to ride the way we do?

 

I believe riding is an attitude. Skills are good, but if we abuse the skills, what good is that? Do GP riders have skills? If they ride on roads like how they ride on tracks, does that increase their chances of survival? What we want are safe riders, not good riders. Skills will come with time, understanding and practice, but if we don't first get the attitude right, then it won't make any difference what skills we have.

 

I'll just share this one tip here for now:

 

Ever found yourself caught between deciding whether to crack open your throttle or to jam on the brakes when the lights turn amber just as you approach a junction? Open throttle and risk 12 points on the licence. Brake and risk a skid, or end up stopping in the middle of the junction, or getting hit by the Lexus behind.

Are such situations within our control? We cannot control the lights, but can we can control HOW we respond to the lights?

What is your mindset when you approach lights that are green? Many people will say slow down in case the lights change. Right? Bull ****. That's what the text book and instructors say. How many people have you seen slowing down for green lights? So people say things they don't do just because that's the right thing to say.

But my question is not about what you say, but what you THINK. What is your mindset when approaching lights that are green? Go unless the lights say stop?

 

Think about it. Post your answers. And I'll get back to you.