Motorcycle Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness for motorcyclists on our roads and encourage both motorists and motorcyclists to work together to make the roads safer. The American Motorcyclist Association, a nonprofit organization that works to promote motorcycling and protect the future of motorcycling, issued the following press release regarding Motorcycle Awareness Month. Motorcycles and what the organization hopes to achieve.
The AMA states that safety concerns are especially prominent at a time when more cars are equipped with advanced driver assistance capabilities and many drivers are distracted while driving. The organization encourages drivers to remain vigilant and recognizes that many driver assistance technologies, such as lane-keeping assist and automatic braking, are still in the early stages of development.
Horseman supports the AMA’s mission to promote motorcycling and safety. For more information, read the press release below or visit the AMA website.
As more riders return to the open road, the American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to look out for motorcycles and show courtesy to those on two wheels during Motorcycle Awareness Month. May heralds the unofficial start of the summer travel season and this annual campaign aims to raise awareness and advocate for enhanced safety measures to improve the safety of motorcyclists on the road. nationwide.
“The safety and awareness of motorcyclists on the road is one of our top concerns at the AMA,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “Motorcycle Awareness Month is the perfect time for the AMA to address our core mission of promoting the motorcycle lifestyle and protecting the future of motorcycling. One of the best ways to achieve that is to encourage measures that make our members safer on the road.”
During Motorcycle Awareness Month and throughout the year, motorists and motorcyclists must work together to create safe roads and reduce the number of collisions on our nation’s highways. ta.
In a recent survey, AMA members indicated that the most concerning problems motorcyclists encounter on the road relate to distracted driving and the use of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) inattentiveness in cars and trucks. Regarding these dangerous problems, among others, the AMA emphasizes the importance of being alert while driving and avoiding all distractions while driving.
The AMA also reminds owners of cars with advanced driver assistance capabilities to always be alert and attentive when operating their vehicle. Additionally, drivers should be aware of their surroundings when using driver-assist technology, including lane-keeping assist, automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control, as many of them is still in the early stages of development.
The AMA is encouraged by a recently enacted law authorizing lane filtering in Colorado, as well as other efforts around the country to pass similar legislation. As seen through implementation in several other states, lane filtering reduces the likelihood of rear-end collisions by allowing motorcyclists to filter through heavy traffic at low speeds .
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As we celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Month this May, the AMA urges all road users – including cars and motorbikes – to drive safely and stay alert on the road to ensure environmental protection. Safe environment for drivers as well as drivers.
Since the founding of Motorcycle Awareness Month in the early 1980s, the AMA and its network of state motorcycle clubs, advocacy organizations, the motorcycle industry, and U.S. government agencies has always supported Motorcycle Awareness Month. Continue to participate at AMA website and AMA’s social media channels throughout the month for more information on motorcycle awareness.
