A university's view on motorcycle safety : recent research results and future perspectives.

Author(s)
Prackel, J. Bachmann, V. & Breuer, B.
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Abstract

Funded by the Bundesanstalt fuer Strabenwesen fzd, intensified experimental man-machine-interface-(MMI-) research by looking into the braking behaviour of motorcyclists in real traffic was undertaken. Measurements and video data documented that even in "normal" driving situations the braking behaviour differs from the ideal braking. Extraordinary requirements asked from the driver in certain driving situations decrease the braking performance even more. In many situations higher decelerations were possible and necessary. The fear of locking the front wheel seems to be fixed in the riders consciousness of the subjects and prevents maximum deceleration. The braking performance of riders on motorcycles equipped with today's standard independent braking system is insufficient in dangerous situations. An outlook on future perspectives of enhancing the safety of motorcycles is given. (A)

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C 11549 (In: C 11439 b [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 896638
Source

In: Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Technical Conference on Enhanced Safety of Vehicles ESV, Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 May 1996, Volume 2, p. 1197-1211, 61 ref.

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