Motorcyclists encouraged to learn life saving skills

LIFE-saving skills will be taught to motorcyclists in a bid to reduce the number of bikers killed and seriously injured on the roads of Sussex.

First Bike @ Scene, on Sunday (July 15) will focus on teaching riders vital first aid which will help save the lives of others who may have come off their motorbikes or been involved in a collision.

PC Glen McArthur, of Sussex Police’s road policing unit, said: “Sadly the statistics for people killed or seriously injured on all forms of two-wheeled transport are consistently high and the warmer weather and longer days see an increase in people travelling on bikes.

“Whether it’s for commuting or pleasure, motorcycling comes with a high degree of risk so we are aiming to provide some essential skills and advice that may help in the unfortunate event of a collision.”

Life support

“Often the first person at the scene of motorcycle collision is a fellow biker,” said PC McArthur.

“During the event we will be providing down-to-earth input to riders on basic life support skills which may just save a fellow rider’s life in the first minutes of an incident.

“The roadshow will look at demonstrating and teaching skills such as scene protection, how to check for breathing and advice on helmet removal.