Banesto John
5th May 2008, 17:18
I received this email at work today. It might apply to you. Look in your mirror and if this is for you, pick up your phone.
Subject: Motorcycle Training Courses
Good Morning All,
Thought I would let you know the dates of the Motorcycle Skills Courses we have part funded (in partnership with Regional Road Safety (Maureen Bishop)) as a way to help address the rising number of injuries as a result of motorcycle crashes. Injuries from motorcycle crashes contribute to 18% of ACC motor-vehicle claims, when representing only 2% of vehicles on the road. From looking at the data, there seems to be a need for skills in both the urban and open road environments which the subsidised training is trying address.
If you come across motorcyclists you feel would benefit from up-skilling themselves through the course of your work, please feel free to put them in touch with Mainland Driving School (contact details on the flyer attached). We are trying to reach those who would not normally attend a course, especially those returning to riding after a long break (the born-agains). Where the younger population continues to be represented in motorcycle crashes, there is a worrying rising trend in the 35-50 age range too.
Dates of Courses:
On the Road Training (urban road skills):
• Wednesday 7th May
• Saturday 17th May
• Thursday 22nd May
• Wednesday 28th May
On the Track Training (open road skills):
• Monday 12th May - Advanced riding course at Levels, Timaru
• Saturday 14th June - Advanced riding course at Ruapuna, Christchurch
These courses are not free but are greatly subsidised to give those who would not normally attend a course an opportunity to improve their riding skills. If you would like more information on this initiative, feel free to contact me or Mike Flowers at Mainland Driving School.
Kind regards
Kate
Kate Bussell
Injury Prevention Consultant
Accident Compensation Corporation
Northwood Branch
1 Radcliffe Road
PO Box 5293, Christchurch
Subject: Motorcycle Training Courses
Good Morning All,
Thought I would let you know the dates of the Motorcycle Skills Courses we have part funded (in partnership with Regional Road Safety (Maureen Bishop)) as a way to help address the rising number of injuries as a result of motorcycle crashes. Injuries from motorcycle crashes contribute to 18% of ACC motor-vehicle claims, when representing only 2% of vehicles on the road. From looking at the data, there seems to be a need for skills in both the urban and open road environments which the subsidised training is trying address.
If you come across motorcyclists you feel would benefit from up-skilling themselves through the course of your work, please feel free to put them in touch with Mainland Driving School (contact details on the flyer attached). We are trying to reach those who would not normally attend a course, especially those returning to riding after a long break (the born-agains). Where the younger population continues to be represented in motorcycle crashes, there is a worrying rising trend in the 35-50 age range too.
Dates of Courses:
On the Road Training (urban road skills):
• Wednesday 7th May
• Saturday 17th May
• Thursday 22nd May
• Wednesday 28th May
On the Track Training (open road skills):
• Monday 12th May - Advanced riding course at Levels, Timaru
• Saturday 14th June - Advanced riding course at Ruapuna, Christchurch
These courses are not free but are greatly subsidised to give those who would not normally attend a course an opportunity to improve their riding skills. If you would like more information on this initiative, feel free to contact me or Mike Flowers at Mainland Driving School.
Kind regards
Kate
Kate Bussell
Injury Prevention Consultant
Accident Compensation Corporation
Northwood Branch
1 Radcliffe Road
PO Box 5293, Christchurch