Regarding motorcycles, we already know where most serious crashes happen – junctions and bends.
Same for cars?
Both due to inexperience, and a lack of attention from all involved – bends are often single vehicle crashes.
The solution? Far better training.
Recent DVSA figues show only 1 in 5 new licenced riders are competent, and it then takes 20 years of experience – crashes and near misses – to become 4 in 5.
As a licenced DVSA Post-Test Trainer for 17 years, it takes less than a day to get most riders up to standard, a small number take longer, some will never get there.
Again, it’s probably the same for drivers?
For example road users are not routinely taught to brake from higher speeds, and never tested.
50% of riders cannot meet Highway Code stopping distances – known for two decades.
Same for cars?
The insurance companies and police have information identifying many poor road users, the penalties are mostly simply financial, with no interventions apart from ‘speed awareness courses’ which have been a wasted opportunity of biblical proportions aimed at minor transgressions, not reckless behaviour.
You were taught speeding because you weren’t paying attention!!!
Motorcycle deaths increased 14% last year.
Relying on very basic training, then ‘trial and error’, is not a good concept where lives are at stake?
For motorcycles, failing to train learner instructors properly (they are ‘down trained’ on the job), and then allowing absolutely anyone to charge for ‘advanced’ training, just increases the level of risk according to the recent research by Agilisys for National Highways.
Learner trainers need proper external training prior to starting, and the government needs to enforce the Law on paid for ‘advanced’ training, to ensure training is delivered safely and riding standards are met.
The licence test should include straight line braking from 60 mph, and riders required to demonstrate competence on rural bends, including emergency braking when banked.
This to ensure they are properly prepared to deal with common hazards.
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