| A safe ride is of utmost concern to all the brothers and sisters of C.R.O.S.S. Motorcycle Club & Ministries. C.R.O.S.S. offers the following tools and uses the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s safety materials for all its riders. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with all the documents. Remember, you the rider are the one who is solely responsible for your riding safety. |
2. Read “vehicle language” – even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians do
see you approaching, they often misjudge your distance and speed. Don't
rely on them.
3. Watch out for left-turning vehicles at intersections – getting hit by an
oncoming vehicle that's turning left is the most common type of motorcycle
crash.
4. Check behind when turning left from a highway – watch your mirrors
and make sure you have plenty of space behind. The drivers behind might
not slow down for you.
5. Look out for hazardous road conditions – wet roads, fluid spills, sand,
gravel, highway sealant, railroad tracks, potholes and other road-surface
hazards reduce your traction. They cause many falls.
6. Take it easy on the curves – many crashes happen there. You might
overshoot the road or cross the centre line and get hit by oncoming traffic.
Watch the road ahead, slow down and choose the correct lane position-
before entering a curve.
7. Wear a good helmet – Helmets prevent head injuries in 67 per cent of
crashes and deaths in 29 per cent. Make sure your helmet has a sticker
showing that it meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet.
It may have been in a crash, and the damage may not be obvious.
8. Wear protective clothing designed for motorcycle riders – it can provide
some protection during a crash, as well as shield you from the weather and
flying debris. Keeping warm and dry will help you stay alert and maintain
coordination. Wear your riding gear in layers so you can adjust to changing
conditions. Jeans give little protection. Never ride in lightweight pants or
shorts.
9. Protect your eyes and face – constant wind can make your eyes water,
preventing you from spotting hazards. Flying insects, dust and debris can
hurt your eyes and face. The best protection is a full-face helmet with a built-
in face shield.
10. Be visible – Wear bright, reflective clothing. Add extra reflective material
to it or wear a reflective vest. Likewise, buy a bright-coloured helmet and
stick reflective tape to the back and sides. Always keep your headlight on.
Ride in the lane position where other drivers can easily see you and you've
got room to move. Avoid all other vehicles' blind spots.
see you approaching, they often misjudge your distance and speed. Don't
rely on them.
3. Watch out for left-turning vehicles at intersections – getting hit by an
oncoming vehicle that's turning left is the most common type of motorcycle
crash.
4. Check behind when turning left from a highway – watch your mirrors
and make sure you have plenty of space behind. The drivers behind might
not slow down for you.
5. Look out for hazardous road conditions – wet roads, fluid spills, sand,
gravel, highway sealant, railroad tracks, potholes and other road-surface
hazards reduce your traction. They cause many falls.
6. Take it easy on the curves – many crashes happen there. You might
overshoot the road or cross the centre line and get hit by oncoming traffic.
Watch the road ahead, slow down and choose the correct lane position-
before entering a curve.
7. Wear a good helmet – Helmets prevent head injuries in 67 per cent of
crashes and deaths in 29 per cent. Make sure your helmet has a sticker
showing that it meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet.
It may have been in a crash, and the damage may not be obvious.
8. Wear protective clothing designed for motorcycle riders – it can provide
some protection during a crash, as well as shield you from the weather and
flying debris. Keeping warm and dry will help you stay alert and maintain
coordination. Wear your riding gear in layers so you can adjust to changing
conditions. Jeans give little protection. Never ride in lightweight pants or
shorts.
9. Protect your eyes and face – constant wind can make your eyes water,
preventing you from spotting hazards. Flying insects, dust and debris can
hurt your eyes and face. The best protection is a full-face helmet with a built-
in face shield.
10. Be visible – Wear bright, reflective clothing. Add extra reflective material
to it or wear a reflective vest. Likewise, buy a bright-coloured helmet and
stick reflective tape to the back and sides. Always keep your headlight on.
Ride in the lane position where other drivers can easily see you and you've
got room to move. Avoid all other vehicles' blind spots.
