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2. Share the Road!  Watch out for fellow drivers  Give them the same amount of road you use.  Keep your distance  Take an extra look for them  Pay attention to their hand signals or signal lights  Consider Road Splitting

3. State By State Laws FactsTexas  Get to know the laws, and regulations within your state.  Not every state has the same laws!  Citations vary from state to state depending on violation  Know laws to avoid citations  Must be certified by classes  Must have classification on license  Must wear helmet if 21 and under  Headlights must be on during the day and night (americanmotorcyclist.com).

4. Helpful Helmets  Hard exterior and padded interior  Overall protection of the head in case of collision  Helmets not required in all states, but they are highly recommended  Riders who wear helmets are less likely to face serious injury or trauma (nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov).

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6. Body Protection  Wearing protective gear is advised when riding, to keep you body safe.  Different types of protection is available: -Padded Jacket -Gloves -Steel tow boots -Long pants (padded)  Wear something highlighted, bright, or reflective to catch the attention of drivers (allstate.com).

7. Certification Classes  Classes teach safety, laws, and how to respond to emergencies  hands on experience of how to operate motorcycle  Law has changed for Texas! Riders must take certification classes, but not all states require classes  Every age must now take classes  Class M is what defines a certified motorcyclists on their license (news.discovery.com)

8. Public Take Action  Do not ignore a motorcyclists in need  Not every accident is serious, FIRST ask if they need help (motorcyclistonline.com)  If you see accident is serious, ACT FAST!  Go to scene and stabilize rider  Call 911 immediately  Their safety relies on you

9. Inform the youth  Motorcyclists are everywhere!  Youth are influenced by the media, entertainment and even sports  Talk to your teen about riding a motorcycle  16-17 year olds must complete Basic Rider Course in other states (dmv.state.pa.us.pdf).  Law recently new to Texas

10. Change El Paso!  Multiple accidents are constantly happening within the city  10 motorcycle related deaths just in 2012  5 deaths so far in 2013 (Martinez,elpasotimes).  Most accidents result in motorcyclists dying  Rates are still rising  City must raise awareness!  May is national Motorcycle awareness month

11. Bibliography  Act 84 changes affecting teens applying for motorcycle licenses (n.d.). In www.dmv.state.pa.us.pdf. Retrieved October 18, 2013  DPS urges motorists to use caution around motorcyclists: May is motorcycle safety and awareness month (n.d.). In www.txdps.state.tx.us.. Retrieved October 18, 2013  Martinez, A. (2013, June 7). 1 man dies as El Paso sees flurry of motorcycle crashes. El Paso Times. Retrieved October 18, 2013  Motorcycle helmet use in 2009—Overall results (2009, December). In www- nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2013  Motorcycle safety and awareness (2013). In www.allstate.com. Retrieved October 18, 2013  O'Neill, M. (2011, July). Top 10 motorcycle safety tips. In www.news.discovery.com. Retrieved October 18, 2013  Smith, J. (2013, June 1). What to do until the EMTs arrive | Street Savvy. In www.motorcyclistonline.com. Retrieved October 18, 2013  State-by-state laws (n.d.). In http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/State-Laws. Retrieved October 18, 2013