Motorcycle Safety Foundation Powerpoint

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

MSF is a developer of comprehensive, research-based rider education and training curricula designed to develop or

advance motorcyclists' riding skills. The MSF fosters a "ride safe" attitude, and promotes lifelong learning for

motorcyclists. It also participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns, and technical

assistance to state training and licensing programs.

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Mission Statement

• To make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by ensuring access to lifelong quality education and training for current and prospective riders, and by advocating a safer riding environment.

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State Motorcycle Safety Coordinator

• VA • Virginia Rider Training Program

P.O. Box 27412(UPS - 2300 W. Broad St., Room 405, Richmond VA 23220)RichmondVA23269Mr. Bruce BiondoManager, Motorcycle Safety(804) 367-1813(804) 367-6031 - faxEmail: [email protected]

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Organized/Developed

• Tim Buche founded the MSF in 1973 to improve the safety of motorcyclists on the nation's streets and highways.

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MSF HAS CONNECTIONS!!!

• The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders may enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling.

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MSF Recommendations

• Get trained and licensed.

• Wear protective gear.

• Ride unimpaired.

• Ride within your limits.

• Be a lifelong learner.

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Vision of the MSF

• The MSF is an internationally recognized not-for-profit foundation, supported by motorcycle manufacturers, that provides leadership to the motorcycle safety community through its expertise, tools, and partnerships.

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Web Site

• http://www.msf-usa.org/

http://www.msf-usa.org/

http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm

Sources

• http://www.msf-usa.org• http://www.msforum.org/• http://search.yahoo.com/search• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_Safety_F

oundation• http://www.motorcycleva.com/safety.htm

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O6bjz_SP_I

http://www.msf-usa.org/

http://www.msforum.org/

http://search.yahoo.com/search

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_Safety_Foundation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_Safety_Foundation

http://www.motorcycleva.com/safety.htm

QUESTIONS

• In what year was the MSF founded?

• What are the five recommendations given by the MSF?

• Who is our state motorcycle coordinator?

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