New Motorcycle Tests to Increase Rider Safety
New Motorcycle Tests to Increase Riders’ Safety
The Government’s Road Safety Minister has announced new plans for single, on-road motorcycle tests.
Published in a report from the motorcycle test review, the Department aims to change motorcycle tests to reflect the incidents likely to occur in everyday riding.
It is also hoped these changes will open up the test to those living in areas where there is a limited network of off-road test centres.
“I want to make sure that we have a test which prepares bikers properly for the road so the motorcycle test review is a top priority for me,” said Mike Penning, Road Safety Minister.
“My goal has always been a single, on-road test which is rigorous and reflects real-life conditions.”
A new hazard avoidance manoeuvre is currently being trialled to potentially make up the new test carried out on the road.
Additionally, slow manoeuvres such as slalom, figure of eight, and U turns could be examined at training centres by delegated examiners prior the main test.
Public consultation plus wider trials will make up the next step of the test being standardised.
Motorcycle Safety with a Halo Helmet
Head injuries caused by road accidents accounts for 80 percent of motorcyclist fatalities, and although many involved in an accident have other serious injuries it is the head ones that prove to be fatal.
Following the announcement of improvements of training for motorcyclists to ensure their safety is given top priority - consideration should also be given to the right safety helmets worn.
While half helmets for example provide the legal minimum protection for riders to wear while driving on the road they do not give the best protection against a crash.
A Halo helmet with the ThermaHelm technology on the other hand is a full face helmet which protects the rider’s head all the way around and even the neck to prevent spinal injuries.
It also has special technology where a chemical reaction is triggered to make the lining of the helmet cool the head on impact following a crash to prevent the brain from swelling and putting pressure on the skull.
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