USAF is doing a great job trying to keep young motorcyclists from killing themselves, especially duing the "101 Critical Days of Summer."
Did you see the following:
In a bold move to try to curb motorcycle accidents and to identify Airmen at higher risk for mishaps, Pacific Air Forces officials have implemented several programs command wide, including a restrictive motorcycle policy intended to bring safety to the forefront for every rider in the command.
The need for senior leader involvement to ensure the programs success is critical, said Master Sgt. Todd Parish, superintendent of plans and programs for PACAFs ground safety office.
"Commanders must make safety a priority to their younger Airmen," Sergeant Parish said.
The motorcycle policy the command instituted puts heavy emphasis on training and safety awareness as well as limiting those less experienced riders to vehicles more appropriate for their skill level.
For example, the policy restricts new motorcycle riders to driving machines that are under 600 cc, and they are not allowed to carry passengers for one year. This limits the amount of power at the hands of inexperienced riders and gives them time to develop the skills needed to operate safely.
One of the more successful safety programs adopted by PACAF has been the motorcycle mentorship program Sergeant Parish said.
The mentorship program puts experienced riders in a unit with less experienced riders to help them learn the proper skills necessary to ride safely.
"We implemented the mentorship program at Misawa (Air Base, Japan) over a year ago, and they have had no accidents since its been in place," he said. The Air Base had averaged at least two motorcycle accidents per year for the five years prior to implementing the mentorship program.