Safe T Ryders Newsletter - Nov 2011
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MMDAS MOTORCYCLE LANE
Pasig Marikina Mandaluyong san Juan Taguig CainTa
NOVEMBER 2011
AFFORDABLE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE
(b) consequences of accidents; (c) road usage principles; (d) stopping and following distance; (e) mirrors, signals and blind spots; (f) right of way rules; (g) alcohol and fatigue; and (h) qualities of a good rider. The practical training includes (a) physical exercise, preparation and check-up; (b) riding position; (c) basic operations for moving, stopping and gear-shifting; (d) practice running S-curve and Figure-8; (e) cornering and speed control; and (f) slalom. For more experienced riders who want to enhance their riding skills, Safe-T-Ryders has two levels of Enrichment Riding Courses. Designed as fast-track programs, these enrichment courses tackle more advanced topics on how to handle difficult road conditions, anticipate risks and avoid accidents. The lecture contents consist of (a) motorcycle inspection; (b) behaviour of various road users; (c) lane changing and overtaking; (d) defensive riding; (e) turning of long wheel base vehicles; and (f) risk forecasting. The practical training covers higher-level riding skills such as (a) balancing and low speed control; (b) blind spot, turning and lane-changing; (c) braking in different conditions; (d) deceleration after acceleration; and (e) vehicle handling with backrider. Safe-T-Ryders is established by Arnel Doria, a respected marketing executive who played a key role in establishing Honda as a leading car brand in the Philippines and was instrumental in setting up the countrys first integrated vehicle training center, the Honda Safety Driving Center. The center manager is Julius Ballesteros, a TESDA-certified instructor, who has just returned from a two-year stint as a safety driving instructor of a large Saudi Arabian company. He is assisted by Sulfikar Guiabel, an experienced LTOaccredited riding/driving instructor. Those who wish to enrol in any of the Safe-TRyders courses may call 208-8035 or (932) 8723389. You can also email us at safetryders@gmail. com. Please Like our Facebook page : www. facebook.com/safetryders.
ainit na usapan ngayon sa mga riders ang blue lane o motorcycle lane sa Macapagal at Commonwealth Avenues na ipinatupad ng MMDA kamakailan. Ano nga ba ang kontrobersiya sa usapang ito? Dekada 90 nang unang marinig ang ilang kampo na humingi ng separate lane para sa mga motorsiklo. Dahil mahilig maniksik ang mga jeep, bus at mga truck, may mga nakaisip na magiging safe ang mga riders kung meron silang sariling lane. Ayon sa GRSP (Global Road Safety Partnership), ang paglalagay ng motorcycle lane sa Malaysia ay nagpababa sa bilang ng aksidente ng hanggang 39%. Ang GRSP ay samahan ng ibat-ibang government at nongovernment agencies na pinamumunuan ng Red Cross at Red Crescent, based in Geneva. Sabi ng GRSP: Motorcyclists contribute to many fatal road crashes. In some Asian countries they count up to 80-90%. Motorcycle riders have often high-risk thresholds and limited training. Often, problems stem from human error resulting in a conict either by the rider or another driver, or there is just not enough time for the rider/driver to avoid the collision whatever the level of skill. One effective technique to tackle the problem is to separate the motorcyclists from the other motorized trafc. A recent study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research has shown that 3.80 meters is the safe control width in Malaysia para maging ligtas sa mga riders at may sapat na puwang sa overtaking. Habang nababawasan ang bilang ng mga crashes, nanatili naman ang mga banggaan sa pagitan ng mga motorsiklo. What we want to accomplish here is to minimize the accidents caused by motorcycle riders that constantly change lanes, sabi ni MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino. We also believe that trafc will ow much faster if motorcycles will stick to their own lane.
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nly motorcycle riders can fully appreciate the joys of riding, and you can experience this only when you have confidence that your riding skills will keep you safe and prepared to face the challenges of the open road. This is the philosophy behind Safe-T-Ryders Motorcycle Training Center, which offers basic and enrichment riding courses that will give motorcycle riders a sound foundation to be safer road users. By delivering quality training in a controlled and fun environment, Safe-T-Ryders instructors ensure that trainees learn defensive riding as an enjoyable experience. Located at the Ortigas Home Depot along Julia Vargas Avenue in Pasig City, Safe-T-Ryders offers training programs that are very affordable to average motorcycle users. The basic and enrichment courses, which include theory inputs and practical riding exercises, are priced at only P750 for each two-day program. For those who want to refresh their knowledge about riding safety, there is also a three-hour lecture for only P200. Novice riders who want to have a good start will benefit from the Basic Safety Riding Course, a comprehensive introductory program that emphasizes a safety-oriented mindset. The lecture inputs cover (a) respect for traffic rules;
RIDING TIPS
Issue of the Month:
MMDAS MOTORCYCLE LANE . . . contd
ANG TAMANG PAG-ANGKAS
by Julius Ballesteros Ang sarap mag angkas sa motor, lalo na kung ito ay iyung darling. Pero ang pag angkas ay hindi lamang basta magsakay sa iyong motor; tandaan na ang kaligtasan ng backrider ay nakasalalay sa iyo bilang rider. Kung ang rider ay may Proper Riding Posture, ang backrider ay mayroon din Proper Riding Posture upang maging relaxed at ligtas ang pag angkas sa motor. Una, dapat naka Proper Riding Gears din ang backrider. Kailangan naka helmet, long pants, jacket or jersey at closed shoes din. Para sa long rides, malaking proteksyon ang may elbow at knee pads. Importante na ang isang backrider ay sumasabay sa galaw ng rider; walang kontrahan para may coordination ang bawat isa. Kailangan ay walang space in between the rider and the backrider. Ang tamang paghawak ay sa baywang ng rider; hindi sa balikat. Kapag humawak sa balikat, hindi libre ang braso ng rider sa pagkontrol ng manibela Po s i bl e n g makabig ang manibela kapag naitulak ng backrider ang balikat ng rider. M a g i n g ang legs ng backrider ay nakagrip sa thighs ng rider for oneness. The backrider should be looking over the right shoulder ng rider upang hindi matakpan ang left o overtaking side kung kailangan nitong mag HEAD CHECK. Ang pag angkas na side ways ay hindi safe dahil kapag nag-banking ang rider sa side kung saan ikaw ay nakatalikod, it will cause imbalance sa inyong dalawa at malamang matumba kayo. May footrest para sa backrider; dito dapat nakatapak upang stable sa pag-angkas. Tandaan lang: isa lang ang allowed na backrider. Ibig sabihin dalawa lang ang pwedeng sumakay sa motor. Walang extra footrest para sa pangatlong rider. Di ba? At according to the newest ordinance regarding PILLION riding, hindi na pwedeng mag angkas ng batang hindi abot ang paa sa footrest. (haizzmay anak din akong hinahatid sa school nho?). For our own safety at sa mga mahal nating chickiting who really cant hold on enough to sustain any crash, sumunod na lang tayo. And lastly, nag iiba na ang behavior ng ating motor whenever we have a backrider. For example, ang ating mga BRAKES. Braking effectiveness is not the same as when riding alone, dahil sa added load weight ng angkas. The heavier load means mas mahaba na ang braking distance. Pati na rin ang handling at stability ay apektado dahil mas mabigat na ngayon ang rear wheels. Kaya dapat mag anticipate at maagap sa control pag mayroon tayong sakay. Remember, your passenger is your responsibility. Ride more defensively kapag may angkas. For more information, bumisita lamang sa SaFE T rydErs Training CEnTEr. See you!
Sa Commonwealth, ang motorcycle lane ay nasa 4th lane; 1st lane naman sa Macapagal. Kung liliko or mag-U-turn, 100 meters lang ang allowance na pinapayagan ng MMDA. The motorcycles lanes are non-exclusive designated lanes; light vehicles like cars can use it if there are no motorcycles in sight, Tolentino said. But it is off-limits to trucks and buses. Ang Motorcycle Philippines Federation (MCPF), grupo ng mga motorcycle organizations, federations, associations and clubs ay umayon sa plano, pero humiling na habaan ang allowance sa 200 metes. One hundred meters is too short to make the turn, especially if there are a lot of vehicles on the road, ani MCPF director Atoy Sta. Cruz. If youre sharing the road with other vehicles, the distance should be 200 meters, at least. Sa MCP Forum naman, eto ang sabi ni Iron Wolf na sinang-ayunan ng maraming forumers, Hindi nyo pa kasi naranasan, pinahan sa Edsa. Gitgitin sa Commonwealth. Simpleng mensahe lang... Iniiwasan nga nating mag ride na katabi ang mga bus at truck, tapos ilalagay (na)ng sapilitan sa isang lane kung saan pwede silang dumaan sa lane mo? Ano naman ang masasabi niyo dito? Ang inyong komento ay maaaring ilagay sa facebook page ng Safe T Ryders (www. facebook.com/safetryders) upang marinig ng iba pang mga riders at road users. (Arnel Doria)
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RIDING GEAR
RIDING BOOTS:
di lang porma
apag sumakay sa motor, dapat naka SAPATOS o RIDING BOOTS. Kailangan ng proteksyon sa mga paa dahil this is the part of our body nearest to the ground. Kapag naka tsinelas lamang, walang proteksyon ang ating mga paa sakaling magkaroon ng sakuna. Best recommended na riding boots o shoes yung may non-slip sole at may arch upang makapit at di dumulas mula sa footpegs. Mainam na matakpan hanggang sa ating ankle upang makaiwas sa sprain injury. Hindi nakalaylay ang mga sintas upang di makasagabal sa ating mga brake at gear pedals. And lastly, gawa sa leather or padded materials for maximum protection.
Know Your Traffic Signs
Ang ibig sabihin ng STOP sign ay siyempre full stop o tumigil. Ito ay para sa lahat ng sasakyan. Karaniwang makikita ito sa mga controlled intersections. Maari din itong makita sa tapat ng pedestrian crossing o stop line na naka pinta sa kalsada. Tumitigil sa STOP sign para magbigay daan sa mga tatawid na tao o iba pang sasakyan, at pag karaan ay, proceed carefully. Slowing down o ang tinawag na rolling stop ay maaaring mauwi sa isang aksidente. Dapat talaga ay FULL STOP.
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