European Motorcycling Test Numbers Fall
European Motorcycling Test Numbers Fall
The number of people taking the new Europe-wide motorcycle test has fallen, sparking a Government review to understand why.
The Driving Standards Agency was reported in Motorcycling News as suggesting that these figures point to a long-term decline in motorcycling. The change from the old test to the new one, eighteen months on, has shown less people have taken the test.
The new test has a rate of 4,083 entrants a month, compared to 8,156 a month entering for the old test in the sixteen months leading up to the introduction of the new exam in April 2009.
The motorcycle training industry is being looked into by roads minister Mike Penning who says it is a top priority to ensure bikers are prepared properly for the road.
The Best Motorcycle Helmets
If you preparing to take your motorcycle test or are considering taking lessons you should ensure you have all the relevant safety gear before you start.
Even when you are riding at slow speeds it is a good idea to get used to riding with the protective clothing and helmet so you know how it feels before taking to the road.
You are legally obliged to wear a crash helmet while riding your bike on the road or in a public place, and as head injuries are the main cause of fatalities following an accident it is important you purchase the right one.
The best motorcycle helmet currently on the market is that made with the ThermaHelm technology.
It protects the rider’s head following a crash by freezing the head when a chemical reaction occurs, this then prevents the brain from swelling before the emergency services arrive.
Additionally, the helmet is fitted with the ability to send a signal via GPS so it can be picked up and an ambulance can be alerted to the accident, and the exact co-ordinates of where it occurred.
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