SEAL BEACH, Calif. (NNS) -- Motorcycle riders stationed in and around Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach had the opportunity to sharpen their skills and learn from experienced riders during the command's first Motorcycle Safety Foundation Experienced Rider Course, Nov. 15.
Statistics released by the Naval Safety Center reveal that motorcycle fatalities in 2008 reflected a higher than expected percentage of Navy personnel. In 2009, motorcycle safety classes began to be offered to military and civilian cyclists. Since then, fatalities have declined due to this training.
"Our goal is to reduce motorcycle fatalities with the use of the training and initiatives that are in place," said James Olinger, Safety Installation Program director at the weapons station. "This course will be offered based on the customer's wants and needs. Once the word spreads of Seal Beach having a certified range, our courses may be provided on a weekly basis."
Although classes are held throughout the Southwest region, this is the first one held at Seal Beach, and is offered to all military and DoD civilian personnel and their dependants.
"We conduct all the different exercises to improve their skills such as stopping, going into a corner slowly before you enter, so they can be better riders on the road and avoid any risks that are out there" said Janet Buzan, a traffic safety instructor for Cape Fox Professional Services.
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