Safety Survey! Please Respond!

[niterider]

1> How many years have you been riding? about 20 yrs

2> What is your age range? 50-59
a. under 18
b. 18 - 29
c. 30 - 39
d. 40 - 49
e. 50 - 59
f. 60+

3> Does your state require that all age motorcyclists wear a helmet? What state is this? The state is Texas. No, only if under a certian age or if under insured.

4> Do you wear a helmet: all of the time
a. All of the time
b. Almost all of the time
c. Some of the time
d. None of the time

5> Does your state have a motorcycle safety course? If yes, did you take it? yes it does, no I did not take it.

6> Have you been into a motorcyle accident? If yes, please answer the next 4 questions. If no, your done, thank you! no.

7> Were you drinking?

8> Were you wearing a helmet?

9> Was another vehicle involved with the accident?

10> What was the cause of the accident?

[Lion_Lady]

Hi! I am doing a research paper on motorcycle safety. Your input would be very helpful. Here are a few questions, answer as many as you feel comfortable with. Thank you for your time and safe riding to you all!

1> How many years have you been riding? FOUR

2> What is your age range?
a. under 18
b. 18 - 29
c. 30 - 39
d. 40 - 49
e. 50 - 59
f. 60+

3> Does your state require that all age motorcyclists wear a helmet? What state is this? YES. MD.

4> Do you wear a helmet:
a. All of the time
b. Almost all of the time
c. Some of the time
d. None of the time

5> Does your state have a motorcycle safety course? If yes, did you take it? YES. YES.

6> Have you been into a motorcyle accident? If yes, please answer the next 4 questions. If no, your done, thank you! YES.

7> Were you drinking? NO.

8> Were you wearing a helmet? YES.

9> Was another vehicle involved with the accident? YES.

10> What was the cause of the accident?

Inexperience, tight curve, too much speed (did not see reduced mph sign), oncoming truck over the centerline.

[TeamONEinc]

1. Eight Months
2. B
3. Yes, California
4. A
5. Yes, Yes
6. No

[Crash]

1> How many years have you been riding?

26

2> What is your age range?
a. under 18
b. 18 - 29
c. 30 - 39
d. 40 - 49
e. 50 - 59
f. 60+

50-59

3> Does your state require that all age motorcyclists wear a helmet? What state is this?

Yes, Ontario, Canada

4> Do you wear a helmet:
a. All of the time
b. Almost all of the time
c. Some of the time
d. None of the time

Always, regardless of legal requirements or lack thereof

5> Does your state have a motorcycle safety course? If yes, did you take it?

Not required in Ontario, I took one and now teach it.

6> Have you been into a motorcyle accident? If yes, please answer the next 4 questions. If no, your done, thank you!

7> Were you drinking?

No.

8> Were you wearing a helmet?

Yes, open face.

9> Was another vehicle involved with the accident?

Yes, a sedan.

10> What was the cause of the accident?

Momentary lapse of attention on my part.

[Wrider]

1> How many years have you been riding?
2.5 months

2> What is your age range?
a. under 18
b. 18 - 29
c. 30 - 39
d. 40 - 49
e. 50 - 59
f. 60+

3> Does your state require that all age motorcyclists wear a helmet? What state is this?
No, CO

4> Do you wear a helmet:
a. All of the time
b. Almost all of the time
c. Some of the time
d. None of the time

5> Does your state have a motorcycle safety course? If yes, did you take it?
Yes, yes

6> Have you been into a motorcyle accident? If yes, please answer the next 4 questions. If no, your done, thank you!
No, fortunately...

[safety-boy]

1. One year.
2. C (started old )
3. Yes, all riders wear helmets (North Carolina)
4. B - occasional trips to the corner store I'll chance not seeing a cop. If I am in a state where you can ride with no helmet I might do so briefly.
5. We have the MSF course here. I did take it.
6. Had a spill once avoiding an accident.
7. Was not drining.
8. Was wearing a helmet.
9. Yes
10. A blue-hair pulling out in front of me caused the spill, that and my bad suspension. Front forks twisted and caused a high-side.

[Johnj]

1> How many years have you been riding? 30 years

2> What is your age range? 50 - 59
a. under 18
b. 18 - 29
c. 30 - 39
d. 40 - 49
e. 50 - 59
f. 60+

3> Does your state require that all age motorcyclists wear a helmet? No What state is this?KS

4> Do you wear a helmet: Almost all the time
a. All of the time
b. Almost all of the time
c. Some of the time
d. None of the time

5> Does your state have a motorcycle safety course? I'm sure they do If yes, did you take it? No

6> Have you been into a motorcyle accident? Yes If yes, please answer the next 4 questions. For each accident, If no, your done, thank you!

7> Were you drinking? no & no

8> Were you wearing a helmet? yes & no

9> Was another vehicle involved with the accident? no & yes

10> What was the cause of the accident? speed & bald tires on car on rainy day

[SAWBONES]

1> How many years have you been riding? 35 years

2> What is your age range? 50 - 59

3> Does your state require that all age motorcyclists wear a helmet? No What state is this? UT

4> Do you wear a helmet: Always, all the time

5> Does your state have a motorcycle safety course? Yes.
Did you take it? Yes, even though I started riding in '70.

6> Have you been in a motorcyle accident? No, never yet!

[Locopez]

1. 5 years
2. c
3. yes, California.
4. A. I have to ...unless I want a ticket.
5. to my knowledge there is no state run safety class...but there are many private companies that offer them. The answer is no. But I was taught to ride by a motorcop of 15 years experience.
6.NO......I will now knock on some wood!!!!
7. I never....NEVER drink and then ride.
8. refer to answer #4
9. refer to answer #6
10. refer to answer #4 & #6.

[zed]

1. 2 yrs
2. e. 50-59
3. Yes, Ontario (Canada)
4. a. all of the time
5. Yes + Yes
6. No