 Intersection improvements
Many motorcycle crashes occur at intersections. Improvements to intersections, particularly signalised intersections, can reduce the likelihood of motor vehicle drivers failing to give way to riders. Fully-controlled turns at signalised intersections have been shown to have safety benefits for all road users (Newstead & Corben, 2001) and these benefits may be even greater for riders because of the large problem of crashes in which riders are injured at turns across the opposite flow of traffic.
Clearing vegetation near and within intersections (e.g. in the centre of roundabouts) may also prevent motorcycles from being obscured and thus reduce the problem of failure to give way by drivers. Li and colleagues (2009) found that, among other factors, crashes that occurred at intersections and areas with poor sight line conditions in Taiwan had an increased likelihood of death for motorcyclists. Based on these results the authors suggested it was suggested that increasing rider visibility by removing parking, trees and billboards near intersections could reduce the risk of motorcycle crash around the intersection site. Furthermore, Chang and Yeh (2007) mention the need for low risk environments in general for learner riders who are inexperienced in dealing with risky situations.
Information sourced from A review of potential countermeasures for motorcycle and scooter safety across APEC (Full report and References [PDF, 304KB]). |
