Youth on Two Wheels: Road Safety and RideHawk™ in Thailand
Teens and Children: An Alarming Trend
• Children aged under 15 are especially vulnerable. One study found that boys aged 10–14 show a spike in motorcycle-related fatalities between November and February, particularly from 3–8 p.m. after school—highlighting a window of acute risk.
• In northern Thailand, hospital data (2009–2013) shows that 25.8% of pediatric traffic injuries involved underage riders (<15 years old); helmet use was just 16.5%, with 4% under the influence of alcohol. Head injuries were the leading cause of death.
• Among youth aged 15–24, Thailand Development Research Institute reports that the vast majority of road fatalities involve motorcyclists, especially young males.
Why the Risk is So High
Several factors contribute to this crisis:
• Underage riding is common, often without licensing or adequate training.
• Cultural norms and lax enforcement lead to low helmet use among youth and post-school riding during high-risk times.
• Psychological factors like impulsivity and perceived invulnerability exacerbate risky behaviors.
RideHawk in Youth Safety and Training
Motorcycle Safety Solutions (MSS) believes in proactive prevention. RideHawk offers:
• Real-Time Risk Detection: RideHawk sensors alert riders to unsafe situations in real time—before a crash happens.
• Crash Alerts to Expedite Emergency Response: If a crash occurs, RideHawk detects it instantly and, with GPS, points to the exact crash location to ensure help arrives quickly.
• Tailored Training Based on a Rider's Own Performance: RideHawk tracks rider performance, provides a 'Safety Score' at the end of the ride, and delivers feedback and personalized training to help improve rider safety over time.
• Access to Local Riding Best Practices: A powerful tool for youth safety programs—especially for school commuting and teens just learning how to ride.
By integrating RideHawk into training—whether in schools, fleets (both private and government), or community outreach—we can shift from reactive to proactive strategies during critical risk windows.
A Safer Future, One Teen at a Time
Addressing youth motorcycle safety in Thailand requires targeted solutions. With thoughtful programs bolstered by RideHawk™, we can protect the next generation of riders.
Ride Smart. Train Smart. Save Lives with RideHawk™.´
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