Safety

Tips | Hand Signals | Helmets & Gear

Safe riding is an integral part of all JaxHOG rides and, literally, a way of life for JaxHOG members. Riding a motorcycle requires constant attention to road conditions, other riders, and, of course, cars with drivers who don't seem to be able to see motorcyles.

This section of our Web site provides a variety of tips, recommendations and services to help ensure that you keep the rubber on the road and reach your destinations safely.

Emergency Medical Card

JaxHOG members are encouraged to complete and carry the emergency medical card available online for free at the Public Safety Hub web site.

The Two Second Rule
Most riders know about the "Two Second Rule" that says you should allow two seconds between you and the bike (or car) in front of you. And they also know that in a staggered formation, the rule is modified to one second to the bike to your left or right and two seconds to the bike directly in front. This two seconds, which allows for a minimum safe distance to react in an emergency, means that the distance between bikes should change with the speed of the bikes. Check out the graphic below--you may be surprised at what you discover.

Duval Motorcycle Fatalities Fall in 2008
In 2008, 25 motorcylists were killed in traffic accidents, a substantial decline from the 32 biker deaths in 2007. In 2006 there were 24 motorcycle fatalities.
Many factors contributed to these numbers, but the bottom line is: Ride smart, ride sober and ride safe.

Fatigue and Long Distance Motorcyle Rides
Planning an Iron Butt ride? Maybe a couple long days on the road to Milwaukee or Sturgis? How long is too long and how would you know it?
Read this excellent article by Dr. Don Arthur.

RIDE SAFE!