Better Motorcyclists Take Less Risks
Better Motorcyclists Take Less Risks
Motorcyclist’s who take an advanced riding test have been shown to be better riders, handling the bike in different environments with confidence.
The report, Advanced Training & Rider Performance has shown the Institute of Advanced Motorists’ (IAM) test enabled riders to deliver better road positions and safe and swift progress in different situations.
The systematic motorcycle simulator study analysed rider behaviour finding IAM riders were more likely to keep to urban speed limits and progressed better through bends than non IAM riders.
IAM trained riders position themselves closer to the centre line making themselves more visible to other traffic.
When confronted with road-side furniture all riders were found to slow down, with riders positioning themselves away from the perceived danger, although IAM riders kept closer to the centre line not giving up too much of their position to the apparent threat.
“We work to promote safer riding, and we educate riders to maintain momentum and progress where possible,” said Neil Greig, IAM policy and research director.
“IAM riders also appear to have a more responsible attitude towards their riding.”
The IAM trained riders also showed better awareness of a more urban environment as their riding style in the 40mph zone was more defensive than the other groups; they were also shown to apply greater brake pressure.
Safe Motorcycle Practice
If you are taking to the roads on your motorbike make sure you are prepared for the dangers ahead and pursue measures to give you confidence and awareness when riding, and protection in case of an accident.
All motorcyclists are obliged to wear the correct safety gear such as leathers, special gloves and boots with the right grip and heel, and of course a helmet.
Motorbike Crash Helmet
Thermahelm has created one of the most innovative motorbike crash helmets on the market, giving riders the best possible protection following an accident.
The technology they use freezes the rider’s head on impact reducing the likelihood of brain swell which causes brain damage – a common cause of fatality among motorbike riders.
A GPS device is also fitted to the helmet so in the event of an accident the signal will trigger a connection enabling emergency services to know the exact location of the accident without having to tell them.
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