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Motorcycle Training Course Developed in Canada for Canadians by Canada Safety Council In 1960, there were 34,476 motorcycles registered in Canada. By 1968, the figure had risen to 140,287 and by 1972, 248,501. The number continues to rise as motor- cycles are increasingly seen as an alternative to other forms of powered vehicle. Accidental injuries and deaths have likewise risen alarmingly during the same period, for example from 128 deaths in 1966 to 216 by 1971. Studying statistics, the Canada Safety Council found that a large majority of injuries and accidents occur- red during the first few months of riding, if a novice r' - survived the first six hs, if appeared that his chances of accident fall great- Iy. These facts pointed by the lack of formai training avail- able to a novice motorcyclist. His training and experience had to be gained-for the most part-on public roads and highways where he ran con- siderable riskes of injury to himself and others as he fumbled his way through early learning and handling steps. The Canada Safety Council is pleased to make this course available through local spon- sors, and records with thanks the contribution toward a successful course made by the Motorcycle Industry Import Committee, Canadian Motor- cycle Assoc., and members of the National Advisory Com- mittee on Motorcycle Train- ing. Course Content The course comprises a balanced blend of both class- room and riding instruction in small groups under controlled conditions, and it is conducted under the guidance and direct- ion of a fully qualified instructor. There are twelve lessons, on the following primary topics: 1. Balancing and braking. 2. Cold starting, stopping. 3. Clutch operation and control synchronization. 4. Correct gear changing. 5. Signais and shoulder checks. 6. Slow riding. 7. Pattern riding. 8. Emergency braking. 9. Traffic behaviour. 10. Nego- tiating obstacles. 11. Traffic behaviour-continued. 12. Sur- vival in hazardous situations. While some classroom in- struction is essential, students will find that the bulk of the instruction is actual riding instruction, and at least some riding is included in each lesson. Because of the pro- gression of subject material, it is essential that students enrolling for the course do so with a commitment to them- selves to attend every lesson, unless physically unable to do so. This is the first nation-wide, standardized training course for novice motorcyclists in North America. DRINKING C & DRIVING DON'T MIX Safe driving is a family affair. Car Care Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, April 12, 1978 3 For 1978' Volvo has an established tradition of giving careful consideration to the safety and comfort of its passengers. But Volvo readily admits to giving just a bit extra to the driver. None of which is to say that the passengers are ignored. Far from it. lt's just that Volvo feels that it is essen- tial to provide the driver with an extra they ook t. dimension of finely balanced perform- ance and control. This is why Volvos are ergonomi- cally designed. Ergonomics is, simply put, the science of doing work in the easiest, most efficient manner. And no work is as important as that done by the driVer of the car. That's why the driver gets extra consideration Taunton Limit 723-30 Taunton Rd. East 723-4412, te 0A f rom Volvo engineers. Isn't it comforting to know that, in a day when most auto manufacturers are interested in each others car designs, that Volvo is interested in how you are designed. Volvo designs ils càrs to fit you, rather than expect you to fit designs selected for looks at the expense of usefulness. Motors 41 723-0209 Oshawa ,Mercedies-senz The Drivers Car They were always worth the money. -m i i ý . ý 11, 1 Il ilil', - , âiââr