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Title: New study into two-wheel crashes
Post by: CROSSBOLT on February 22, 2023, 03:20:39 PM

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/what-virginia-tech-learned-about-how-and-why-we-crash-our-motorcycles?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content-existing-common-tread-articles&utm_content=common-tread-learn&utm_term=what-virginia-tech-learned&fbclid=IwAR1kTHlOWpbzloYBaOIxXKPJ7KjVnpgg9mWPUUewALX4Q1EFyByu-WF-h8o

Title: Re: New study into two-wheel crashes
Post by: NorWeWa on February 22, 2023, 03:56:22 PM

I think a tiered license would help some. Forces the new rider to get experience.

Art 

Title: Re: New study into two-wheel crashes
Post by: Neil955i on February 22, 2023, 04:17:56 PM

Interesting read, thanks Karl.  We have the tiered licence approach here in the UK Art and whilst it's a pain for new riders, I think it will have saved lives.  No substitute for good training!

Title: Re: New study into two-wheel crashes
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on February 22, 2023, 05:32:27 PM

Thanks Karl!

Fog so heavy that I can't be seen, and a sun so low I can't see -- are the two reasons I will not ride. Full stop.
I park and wait it out.....or return straight home.

I also have a massive advantage over the vast majority of riders - because of the time of day I choose to ride. It is not by chance.
I haven't ridden any other time of the day, in years - since I stopped commuting home from work.

It is not for everyone....but I've no intention of changing.
Stig

Title: Re: New study into two-wheel crashes
Post by: Neil955i on February 23, 2023, 09:46:33 AM

As you say Stig, for those of us not tied into a commute any more, rides become largely a matter of choice. If prevailing conditions are lousy, I’ll defer my ride. It’s supposed to be enjoyable these days and I don’t consider that I have anything left to prove on 2 wheels!  If that keeps me safer, then that’s a bonus.