I am writing to let you know that the ASM training I took paid off last evening. I am just now coming down from the adrenalin rush I experienced. My wife Mary Ann and I were taking the back way from the Shops of Havasu and watched as a vehicle ahead of us pulled to...Read More
An ordinary first aid kit just won’t cut it. The types of common injuries that motorcyclists may experience need a special balance of first aid and trauma supplies. It is important to know the purpose of, and how to use every item in your motorcycle first aid/trauma kit– otherwise it’s just taking up valuable space....Read More
I’ve heard it all! Pull over safely Never pull over under a bridge Always drive to an exit to get off the highway Angle your vehicle to increase visibility Blah, Blah, Blah. What’s a biker to do? If you experience an emergency and are unable to drive to a “safe” location, what should you...Read More
E-mail received by ASM Certified Lead Instructor Megan Posey, CT on 9/26/15 Dear Megan: A year has gone by since my ASM Basic Class training at the Sandy Hook Fire Dept. I walked away with new knowledge, some practice, and a clearer understanding of how I can help in the event of an accident. Since...Read More
She was pinned in her truck, upside down… I had to use my ASM skills on our big ride last weekend for a lady who rolled her truck in the opposite lanes just as we were approaching – She was pinned in her truck, upside down and it took over half an hour for EMS...Read More
Sam Thorne from MN wrote: I was first trained in Accident Scene Management in 2008, in both Basic and Advanced, and I have maintained my certification ever since. Unfortunately I have experienced unwelcome situations twice, but fortunately in both incidents the riders suffered only minor injuries. The accident scenes were handled in a safe...Read More
Vicki Sanfelipo shows us how to fit your motorcycle properly. She gives tips for shorter riders and what to look for when getting on a motorcycle to be safe.Read More
A Harley-Davidson-sponsored study about women and motorcycles says those who ride are considerably happier, more confident and more fulfilled than those who do not. Freud asked, “What does woman want?” Harley-Davidson has the answer. She wants a motorcycle — or should. That is the result of a study of female motorcycle riders and non-riders, commissioned...Read More
