View Full Version : An Interesting UK Study
Shadowzone
31-08-2011, 09:45 PM
I think we already knew the results and could have saved them the trouble of doing the research, but it's worth a read anyway.
http://www2.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/research/rsrr/theme1/cardriversattitudesskillsrefmotorcyclists/pdf/rsrr121findings.pdf
Very interesting to see the DFT actually acknowledge that most bike accidents are down to other road users not seeing a bike.
It isnt a question of how long ppl look or which observation methods they use. Its a psychological process that other road users do not look for a "bike", they are looking for cars. Wearing dayglo jackets and having permanent headlights makes no difference when they arent looking for a bike.
Stuff we have always known. But thanks mate its the first time I've ever seen any fairly intelligent, objective and factual info from the DFT. ;)
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