Riding tip of the week.

[cerruti]

If i'm ever in a situation where due to injury i can't talk then i'm grateful for the service

Maybe, but that wasnt what was quoted - I was referring to the "if your signal is too weak"

[Dan505]

if i need 999 and can talk then talk i will but as a secondary back up i'm not gonna knock the SMS service, i'm no fool that use's 999 everytime i misplace my car keys and if i deem that 999 is needed then i'll get hold of them any way i can.

as a side note not that its anyone's business i am hard of hearing and struggle to talk to people unless i'm facing them so i can lip read, i find talking on the phone a pain in the ass as it sounds muffled

[Goldie]

just added ICE & registered with 999 too.

[A13X4ND7A]

I wear an I.C.E wristband with a name and number on, as well as a piece of paper in my jacket with details just in case.

[Ducatista]

I have a crash card inside my helmet and a green (dot) sticker on the outside so the local emergency services know it's there.

[Dan505]

I have a crash card inside my helmet and a green (dot) sticker on the outside so the local emergency services know it's there.

wouldn't it be better to have the card inside your jacket incase they can't/won't remove your lid?

[Nikki]

[quote author=Ducatista link=1325883254/224#224 date=1348573572]I have a crash card inside my helmet and a green (dot) sticker on the outside so the local emergency services know it's there.

wouldn't it be better to have the card inside your jacket incase they can't/won't remove your lid?[/quote]

I believe the green dot and card Ducatista has is issued nationally and is recognised by all Ambulance crews - I picked up a leaflet about it last time I was at a Bike Safe event.

I haven't put it in my helmet yet but always have my driving licence and proof of ID in my bike jacket pocket just in case.

[Kevinb]

make sure before you ride out your mobile is fully charged and waterproofed !!! nothing worse than not being able to make emergency calls if required, also dont forget your I.C.E In Case of Emergency contacts, 999 services really do look for these now. :'( :'( :'( :'(

Just checked as I always make sure my phone is charged and carry a push seal sandwich bag I put it in and wrap around a few times. One thing I just looked at my phone/smart phone and have it password protected so emergency services wouldn't be able to check. How many others have also done this?

[Nelly]

[quote author=RobGoozee link=1325883254/211#211 date=1348436611]make sure before you ride out your mobile is fully charged and waterproofed !!! nothing worse than not being able to make emergency calls if required, also dont forget your I.C.E In Case of Emergency contacts, 999 services really do look for these now. :'( :'( :'( :'(

Just checked as I always make sure my phone is charged and carry a push seal sandwich bag I put it in and wrap around a few times. One thing I just looked at my phone/smart phone and have it password protected so emergency services wouldn't be able to check. How many others have also done this? [/quote]

Mine is password protected. That's why i always wear a dog tag with all the info on it. Hopefully it will never come into play.

[Goldie]

http://www.ambulancemotorcycleclub.co.uk/cc/