A further evaluation of the motorcycle rider course

Empirical Bayesian analysis of accident severity for motorcyclists in large French urban areas

“…We refer the reader to Mortimer (1984Mortimer ( , 1988 and to the book of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (2005) for an in-depth evaluation of the motorcycle rider course. Despite many efforts, today's motorcyclist is still confronted with a confusing and dangerous variety of road infrastructure components and hazardous driving behavior, particularly in urban areas, see the white papers of the European Commission (2001,2003).…”

Identifying best practices states in motorcycle rider education and licensing

“…To date, no integrated, fully fleshed-out model of best practices in rider education and licensing has been developed. Past studies have examined the benefits of rider education (Jonah, Dawson, & Bragg, 1982;Lawlor & Swain, 1978;Satten, 1980), its relationship to severe or fatal crashes (McDavid et al, 1989;Mortimer, 1982Mortimer, , 1988, or whether trained riders were more likely to engage in certain types of behaviors (e.g., obtain a valid license, wear protective gear, abstain from drinking and riding, and avoid other risky riding behavior; Billheimer, 1996;Perrino et al, 2002;Swaddiwudhipong, Boonmak, Nguntra, & Mahasakpan, 1998). However, these studies have been plagued by weak methodological designs (i.e., lack of randomization) and an inability to relate outcome measures to specific features of the rider education and licensing process (Chesham, Rutter, & Quine, 1993;Simpson & Mayhew, 1990).…”

“…MSF courses are the product of careful planning and consideration and have been adopted by all but one state with administrative agencies responsible for the oversight and administration of motorcycle rider education and safety programs. 2 Reviews of the effectiveness of the MSF's curriculum have been mixed (Mortimer, 1984(Mortimer, , 1988Satten, 1980), but they emphasize the need for a well-thought-out curriculum.…”

Helmets Matter: Kentucky Motorcycle Crash Victims Seen at a Tennessee Trauma Center

“…Daniello et al did find support from two studies that training improves use of protective equipment; both of these studies were based on self-report data. Neither of the same two studies found evidence, however, that training reduced risk of crashes although it isn't clear how the populations taking the courses and riders who had not taken the courses differed (Mortimer, 1988;Savolainen & Mannering, 2007 Motorcycle riders should wear clothing that provides both protection and visibility. FMVSS 218 helmets (Chapter 5, Sections 1.1-1.3) with face shields protect the eyes from wind and foreign objects in addition to protecting the head in a crash.…”