At Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, members of the U.S. military received a scenic lesson in motorcycle safety on the beautiful island of Oahu. The ride required novice riders to pair up with more experienced riders so they could receive hands-on training.

More experienced riders taught lessons on the importance of safety gear, following traffic laws and communicating with other motorcyclists and motorists. The “motorcycle mentor” in charge of the safety course has years of experience riding. He set up the course in a way to ensure that new riders were not exceeding their abilities.

The group of soldiers also met up with the Honolulu Police Department to discuss motorcycle laws in Hawaii. A group of police officers told the soldiers why it is important to “be ready for anything”, including road obstacles and dangerous situations that could cause motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle Safety Rides Are Important in the Military

The U.S. military takes motorcycle safety training very seriously, requiring all active-duty members to take courses. Department of Defense (DoD) policies require military motorcyclists to take basic rider courses, advanced courses and refresher training.

Prior to requiring safety courses, motorcycle accidents had become a major cause of death among members of the military, causing the DoD to step in and institute new policies. According to DoD statistics, 6 percent of service members in the Air Force ride, in addition to 10 percent in the Navy and Marines and 16 percent in the Army.

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