INTRODUCTION Motorcycles vary in design and performance capability, and motorcyclists may select certain motorcycle types based on driving preferences. Conversely, motorcycle performance capability may influence the likelihood of risky driving behaviors such as speeding. Both mechanisms may affect fatal crash risk when examined by motorcycle type. Although it was not possible to estimate the ef...

With increasing global warming, environmental protection and green energy have become hotly discussed issues recently. Countries proposed a net-zero carbon emission path, among which low-carbon transportation has been listed as the primary goal of each country. In Taiwan, highest density motorcycles in Asia, electric are an environmentally friendly mobility solution that enjoys greater advantag...

Background. The aims of this study were to identify subgroups of motorcyclists with a higher accident risk and evaluate the efficiency of protective clothing for preventing injuries. Methods. A 1-year prospective study of motorcycle crashes was conducted beginning in June 2012. Participants were patients involved in motorcycle crashes and admitted to our emergency department. Results. A total o...

OBJECTIVE This study investigated variables that may contribute to motorcycle conspicuity within a high-fidelity simulated environment. The variables included motorcycle lighting, vehicular daytime running lights (DRLs), and age of the driver of the other vehicle. BACKGROUND Research suggests that decreased levels of conspicuity associated with riding a small two-wheeled vehicle reduce the ab...

Driving simulators are used in many domains such as driving psychology, ergonomics, training. To be the most realistic, a driving simulator needs both good quality of 3D visual rendering and good quality of the associated traffic simulation. This work takes place in the traffic simulation framework, more precisely on the moving level of the motorized two-wheels vehicles. Indeed, these users are...

BACKGROUND Crash helmet plays an important role in protecting the deriver's head during crashes and reduces the rate of severe injuries and fatalities. Although it has been proved that wearing the crash helmet can save the deriver's life by around 42%; previous studies showed that the rate of wearing crash helmet has not been acceptable in Iran. Due to the huge number of motorcyclists on the ro...

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle races remain one of the most popular venues for motorcycle races. This is despite the reduced status of the event. The reason for the loss of world championship and formula one status is the nature of the road racing circuit itself. The twisting narrow roads are only closed to the public at certain times during the practice and race weeks. Motorcycling ...

OBJECTIVES We assessed the implications for motorcyclist safety of recent repeals of universal helmet laws in 6 US states. METHODS We examined cross-sectional time-series data from the 50 states and the District of Columbia for the period 1975 through 2004. RESULTS On average, when compared to state experience with no helmet mandate, universal helmet laws were associated with an 11.1% reduc...