All as promised the final report re the Near Miss survey.
BIG thanks to all (all 3 listed
)who took part.
Near Miss Accident Survey of Riders - 2009 - Published Report
20th October 2009
Write To Ride publishes today, 20th October 2009, the report “ Near Miss Study of Motorcycles”.
During the months of May through to July 2009, a survey of 257 motorcyclists in Ireland (Northern and Southern) and Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) was carried out.
The purpose of the survey was to find out from motorcyclists, whether they had experienced situations in which they believed they could have crashed and/or been injured (but were able to keep control of their motorcycle) as well as the type of situations they had experienced.
Write To Ride’s Research Analyst, Elaine Hardy says: “The findings of the survey have identified situations that appear to be more prevalent for motorcyclists, which are the potential for collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles, followed by problems with the conditions of roads and road infrastructure.”
A focus group was convened to gather the views of motorcycle experts, to discuss the results of the survey and to consider issues relating to road safety and casualty reduction.
The findings of the survey identified situations that are prevalent in near miss events, while the focus group identified underlying factors, such as the variations in training in different countries as well as the impact of both positive and negative advertising on rider behaviour.
Write To Ride’s Trevor Baird says: “We need to include all stakeholders, such as experienced motorcyclists and trainers, because they are on the front line and have the knowledge of why motorcycle crashes happen in the first place.”
“These active and experienced individuals are able to provide expert advice to the government in order to find solutions to reduce the number of motorcycle casualties.”
Write To Ride met recently with officials from the Northern Ireland Department for Regional Development and Department of the Environment. The highly focused meeting considered motorcycle safety strategies aimed at improving motorcycle road usage in general and at reducing road casualties.
Ends
Information for Editors
1. Download the Near Miss Study pdf 1.62mb
http://www.writetoride.co.uk/Near_Miss_Study_and_Motorcycles_2009.pdf
2. Download the Abstract pdf 151kb
http://www.writetoride.co.uk/Near_Miss_Study_and_Motorcycles_Abstract_2009.pdf
3. To view Near Miss Study
http://www.writetoride.co.uk/near_miss_survey.html
4. For further information on the Near Miss Study contact Elaine Hardy
[email protected]
Issued by:
Trevor Baird
www.writetoride.co.uk
[email protected]
Mobile: 07747604119
Phone: 02842 757131
