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SCIENTISTS AT Nottingham University have investigated the attitudes, behaviours and skills of different types of riders according to their level of experience and training, using a new motorcycle simulator - with surprising results.
The study, carried out by researchers at The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Motorcycle Ergonomics & Rider Human Factors, was designed to find out whether or not riders with advanced training actually ride better than those that don't have an advanced qualification.
Using a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle mounted on a custom simulator, three groups of riders were put through identical scenarios, as well as other tasks in the laboratory to test aspects of their hazard perception and behaviour. The findings showed that experience on its own does not make riders safer on the road and in some cases the experienced riders behaved more like the novice riders. Advanced riders used better road positioning to anticipate and respond to hazards, kept to urban speed limits, and actually made better progress through bends than riders without the formal advanced training.
Dr Alex Stedmon from the Human Factors Research Group, said: “This is one of the most in-depth studies of its kind ever conducted. It’s been a fantastic opportunity for us in the Faculty of Engineering to work alongside colleagues in the School of Psychology focusing on high impact research with a relevance to all motorcyclists. It has demonstrated clear differences between the rider groups and potential benefits to advanced training above and beyond rider experience and basic training. 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 riders better urban riders and quicker, smoother and safer riders in rural settings.”
Dr David Crundall from the School of Psychology added: “This is real cutting edge research and the hazard perception results, in particular, have shown that advanced riders were quicker to identify hazards and had a greater awareness on their responsibility to themselves and other road users.”
Read more: https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/study-are-advanced-riders-really-safer/16129.html#ixzz16rijyPV9
SCIENTISTS AT Nottingham University have investigated the attitudes, behaviours and skills of different types of riders according to their level of experience and training, using a new motorcycle simulator - with surprising results.
The study, carried out by researchers at The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Motorcycle Ergonomics & Rider Human Factors, was designed to find out whether or not riders with advanced training actually ride better than those that don't have an advanced qualification.
Using a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle mounted on a custom simulator, three groups of riders were put through identical scenarios, as well as other tasks in the laboratory to test aspects of their hazard perception and behaviour. The findings showed that experience on its own does not make riders safer on the road and in some cases the experienced riders behaved more like the novice riders. Advanced riders used better road positioning to anticipate and respond to hazards, kept to urban speed limits, and actually made better progress through bends than riders without the formal advanced training.
Dr Alex Stedmon from the Human Factors Research Group, said: “This is one of the most in-depth studies of its kind ever conducted. It’s been a fantastic opportunity for us in the Faculty of Engineering to work alongside colleagues in the School of Psychology focusing on high impact research with a relevance to all motorcyclists. It has demonstrated clear differences between the rider groups and potential benefits to advanced training above and beyond rider experience and basic training. 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 riders better urban riders and quicker, smoother and safer riders in rural settings.”
Dr David Crundall from the School of Psychology added: “This is real cutting edge research and the hazard perception results, in particular, have shown that advanced riders were quicker to identify hazards and had a greater awareness on their responsibility to themselves and other road users.”
Read more: https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/study-are-advanced-riders-really-safer/16129.html#ixzz16rijyPV9
