Hazard perception and responding by motorcyclists : summary of background, literature review and training methods.

This project is the first stage of a larger program of research into hazard perception training for motorcyclists. Future stages of the project will investigate what type of environment can be used to teach hazard perception and responding, for example a simulator environment or combination of off-road and simulator training. This document summarises two reports that were prepared as part of this project. The first report (Haworth, Mulvihill & Symmons, 2005) reviews the research that has been conducted into hazard perception and responding, assesses what can be learnt from motorcycle crash data and describes current motorcycle simulators. The second report (Wallace, Haworth & Regan, 2005) examines the best methods for training riders in hazard perception and responding and examines the potential usefulness of simulation in motorcycle rider training. (Author/publisher)