Are advanced riders less likely to have motorcycle accidents
December 21, 2010
Posted by:Maria Mingoia
Scientists at Nottingham University have investigated the attitudes, behaviours and skills of different types of motorcyclists according to their level of experience and training using a new motorcycle simulator. The findings showed that experience on its own does not make motorcyclists less likely to have a motorcycle accident and in some cases the experienced riders behaved more like the novice riders and more likely to be involved in motorcycle accidents. Whilst experience seems to help develop rider skills to an extent, advanced training appears to develop deeper levels of awareness, perception and responsibility. It also appears to make motorcyclists better urban riders and quicker, smoother and safer riders in rural settings and therefore less likely to have motorcycle accidents.