Posts Tagged ‘Safety’

Review Ordered on Motorcycle Tests

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Dateline Wednesday 9th June 2010

It was announced today that a review has been ordered into the Motorcycle Test system.

Recently released figures show that since the implementation of the new system last year the number of tests being taken has plummeted to a half of the previous years figure and that there have been around 300 reported accidents during “Module 1″, the controversial new part of the Test that is done on a safe enclosed yard at one of the new specialised Multi Purpose Test Centre of which there are 45 open to cover the entire British Isles.

The review was ordered following a meeting between Road Safety Minister Mike Penning and representatives from the BMF, MAG and the Motorcycle Industry Association.

The Dft news release is at http://tinyurl.com/392xepf

The news release from the BMF is at http://tinyurl.com/2wqulz3.

The news release from MAG is at http://tinyurl.com/38pymer

The Department of Transport state that “The precise scope and terms of reference of the review will be determined following discussions with motorcycle groups and other interested parties, with the aim of concluding the review by the autumn.” and are asking for any views to be sent in to them by e-mail before 31st July 2010 at :- RUSD4consultation@dft.gsi.gov.uk

Safety of Crash Helmets

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

We are required to wear a crash helmet any time that we are riding our bikes.

Just how safe are these helmets?.

They are made to any one of several standards, each of which can claim to be the best.

Here’s a link (Helmet Safety) to an article on just that subject that you may find worth reading before you buy that new, high priced, helmet.

Survival Advice

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Just found this listing on “How to Survive on a Motorcycle”.

Remember this is of American origin so watch for the reversal between left hand and right hand drive in the suggestions.

Helmet Fit

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

An essential item of our ridng kit is our helmet,

One thing that s necessary with a helmet is that it fits you properly and I found this video on the web explaining about helmet fit:–

While it is extollng the virtues of “Aria” elmets the information applies whatever the make.