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19/03/10 - Canada makes move to reduce motorcycle deaths
A rash of recent motorcycling fatalities has Solicitor General Kash Heed calling for laws that would make motorcycle education mandatory for riders and those with whom they share the road. A coroner's panel reviewed 286 motorcycle-related deaths between 2000 and 2007 and came up with nine recommendations aimed at preventing such tragedies, Heed said yesterday.
19/03/10 -
Driving simulator helps advance Australian road safety research
08/02/10 -
Adrian joins Advanced elite 07/02/10 -
CNN reports [Anti]Texting Software in development in Iowa 07/02/10 -
Eight Candidates Proceed To Next Round Of Red Bull Female Drivers Search
31/10/09 -
Birmingham kids set to get behind the wheel at 11
You’ve been their personal taxi service for years – now this Christmas you
can give your kids the perfect start towards getting their own driving
licence. The SEAT Young Driver sponsored by Admiral MultiCar gets children
as young as 11 behind the wheel, with the aim of making them safer drivers
when they are old enough to hit the roads for real. Research shows that
new drivers are safer the earlier they start to learn and the new Young
Driver scheme provides lessons from advanced driving tutors in a safe
environment. Lessons, available at weekends and during school holidays,
are provided in either 30 or 60-minute sessions, and are available to
children between 11 and 16 who are at least 1.5 metres tall. The first of
a network of Young Driver centres opened in October 2009 at the NEC in
Birmingham. More are due to open in 2010, at Manchester, London and
Edinburgh. Vouchers are available from the website, priced at £29 for 30
minutes and £55 for an hour. All of the instructors have been checked by
the Criminal Records Bureau. To book sessions for Young Driver, visit
www.youngdriver.eu. Once the payment has been accepted a confirmation will
be emailed and the lesson booked. Payment can be made by credit or debit
card.
22/10/09 -
"Driving course could have saved my son"
Honda’s Safety
Institute is an international model centre unique in Europe. With this,
Honda dispose of 36 similar facilities around the world, concentrated
especially in Asia and South America. However, for its expansion to the
old continent Honda has chosen Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, in Barcelona, for
the implantation of its first European centre for the training of riders.
The HIS disposes of modern facility that takes up a surface of 25,000m2,
presided by a building equipped with different classrooms. For the
practical lessons, there are three clearly differenced areas: an asphalted
track for multiple uses, a section with different coefficients of friction
for the braking practice, an off-road track and area for trial. In short,
these facilities are designed to hold up to 15,000 attendants a year and
have meant an inversion close to 4 million Euros.
A controversial
planning application to convert part of former Stretton Airfield into a
driving circuit has been unanimously rejected by councillors. Around
40 concerned residents attended the development control meeting last
Wednesday to hear the proposal for a driving academy and leisure motor
sports centre, which would have been in use seven days a week. The
centre would provide advanced driving tuition, basic skills for emergency
services, performance driving, vehicle experience drives, classic and
vintage car driving, diplomatic service driver training, use by
manufacturers for testing and assessment of new vehicles as well as
launching new vehicle ranges. But opponents to the venture feared
the noise impact in the green belt would outweigh any potential benefits.
of the driving academy.
Drivers aged
between 17 and 21 are being invited to take part in a pilot road safety
scheme being launched to help them improve their driving skills and
increase road safety. The scheme, funded by the Cheshire Safer Roads
Partnership, involves fitting a small sensor to a vehicle’s dashboard for
12 months. The device is capable of measuring up to 120 different
hazardous driving manoeuvres and transmits the data to a secure website
where the drivers and their parents or guardians can review how they are
driving using a simple traffic light system – good driving shows in green,
bad in amber and red. Business drivers will soon be able to take a special test to prove they have the know-how to slash spiralling motoring costs. In a new super-test to be launched next week, car and van drivers can demonstrate how their expertise is able to make massive savings on fleet operating costs. Overseen by a specially-trained team of driving examiners, the test will validate the ability of drivers to trim 15 per cent off fuel bills, cut vehicle repair and wear and tear costs by up to 60 per cent and put their firms in line for the lowest insurance rates. Believed to be the toughest assessment of vehicle control for experienced drivers yet devised, the 90-minute ECO test has been developed by a team of experts from the Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council and the Driver Education Research Foundation. Designed to set a fresh level in advanced driving, it will cost £160 and target more than 20 million business motorists and their employers.
08/10/09 -
TfL bid to halt motorcyclist accidents Further support
for the hazardous nature of missionary work can be found elsewhere in the
statistics, since there is an increased incidence of death from skin
cancer in clergy. This may be as a result of over-exposure to ultra-violet
radiation from (tropical) sunlight. The higher than expected death toll
from motor-vehicle accidents may be attributable both to driving while
undertaking missionary work and a high mileage clocked up while visiting
housebound or hospital patients. Tuition in advanced driving may well have
a beneficial effect; Boorman described the outcomes of driving courses
that resulted in a group of drivers whose accident performance changed
from being in the worst to the best 20 per cent in their organisation.
...The group was
taken to Goodwood for a West Sussex County Council Young Drivers Skills
Course. The participants were taken out individually for on road practical
driving assessments and feedback on their driving technique from advanced
driving instructors...
18/09/09 - Aim: Show young drivers the dangers (NZ)
10/09/09 -
Advanced Driver Training With Renault (ZA)
More and more manufacturers are offering advanced driver training with the
purchase of one or more of their performance models. A case in point is
Renault’s new Clio Sport, which was launched in South Africa last month
and whose new owners qualify for a complimentary ‘performance driving’
course. So, once you’ve collected your shiny new hot-hatch from your local
dealer, and before you’ve binned it in your local parking lot trying to
impress your mates, where do you go to learn how to drive ‘properly’? The
answer, in Renault’s case, is the Renault Driving Academy.
Nobody wants a repeat of last weekend on Kansas highways over this Labor
Day holiday. Five people lost their lives on Kansas roadways last weekend
in four crashes. Of the victims, three were teenagers. Other recent
accidents in Shawnee, Jackson and Osage counties have claimed the lives of
young people. "It's been a bad, bad summer," said Todd Good, a sergeant
with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office who is co-owner of Topeka Driving
School, 3641 S.W. Plass. Law enforcement officers will be out in force
this weekend across the state, enforcing traffic laws and helping keep
roadways safe. In four of the five fatality accidents last weekend, four
involved only one vehicle. Good said drivers whose vehicles partially
leave the roadway are vulnerable to overcorrecting, resulting in them
jerking their steering wheel, hitting their brakes and losing control of
their car. Good said a new course offered at Topeka Driving School puts
into practice some of the off-road recovery maneuvers he has learned for
his work in law enforcement.
Having just read the book, "Ultimate Street Strategies - Riding Hard,
Smart and Safe" (For Advanced Motorcyclists), by Pat Hahn, I think it
appropriate to share my reactions and a few positive ideas that I picked
up from the book. My first impression was that it was written by someone
not necessarily more "expert" than most of us who have ridden seriously
even just a few years. I wasn't sure if he was writing to beginner riders
or assuming, as the title would imply, that we are all somewhere above
that level. Suffice it to say that Hahn seemed inconsistent in addressing
his target reader.
Twelve Young Driver of the Year 2009 semi-finalists convened at Bath and
West Showground over the bank holiday weekend all with an eye on the
£1,000 first prize, before three of them were selected to attend an
advanced driving day on September 6. With their safety ensured by
the presence of Wedmore based Reflex First Aid Training, and despite the
unseasonal weather, the young drivers took the wheel of various vehicles
including one of Framptons Transport Services articulated lorries.
The wet weather only added to the fun when the young people drove a Land
Rover on Xtreme Offroad's showground based 4x4 course comprising steep
climbs and stomach churning drops.
Train harder than you ever thought possible and you'll be prepared to meet
the challenges of present and future battles. That is what a Marine Corps
recruiter will tell you. Soldiers don't always fight a known enemy these
days. But any Friday afternoon in commuter traffic is a battle, and you'd
better be ready to engage.
A former Honda UK boss has warned of the lengths to which North Wales
Police will go to secure a conviction against any motorcyclist. Bob
McMillan, who is also a former police advanced motorcycle instructor, says
evidence was “blatantly altered” in a bid to pin another rider’s offence
on him. The 61-year-old fought for 13 months to prove he was
innocent of a charge of riding at 83mph in a 60mph zone. The Crown
Prosecution Service finally dropped the case citing a catalogue of police
errors including false statements over the time and place of the alleged
offence. McMillan says police film used as evidence that he and two
friends were speeding “in convoy” actually showed a lone rider who had
been heading in the opposite direction. He believes it was a
deliberate ploy by North Wales police officers because three convictions
would better justify the expense of using the force helicopter.
10/09/09 - ‘Dangerous’ driver was close to running into police car (UK)
A DRIVER who almost collided with a police car on a north-east trunk road has been convicted of dangerous driving. Kevin Godsman, 22, also crossed solid white road markings on two dangerous bends on a country road, a court heard yesterday. He denied dangerous driving but was found guilty after a trial at Stonehaven Sheriff Court. Police said they had to brake harshly to avoid hitting Godsman’s car as he drove into their path while crossing the A90 Aberdeen-Stonehaven road leaving Laurencekirk. The officers followed him on to the A937 Laurencekirk-Marykirk road and watched as he crossed solid white lines while negotiating dangerous bends at “excessive” speed. He was recorded travelling at 82mph on parts of the 60mph road. Constable Derek Thow, 40, told the court the officers had been sent to Laurencekirk to deal with long-standing problems involving “boy racers”. He described road conditions as “dark” and “damp” and said Godsman had not taken into account the danger of hitting a pedestrian, cyclist or a broken-down car. His colleague, Constable Christopher Kerr, a police advanced driving instructor, said: “Good fortune was on our sides that there was no oncoming traffic.” He said when Godsman was questioned at the scene, he told them he thought it was one of his friend’s vehicles behind him.
03/09/09 - Advanced motorist demolishes wall in crash (UK)
I'm sitting here watching the news and most of the coverage on new laws
that go into effect today are about the cell phone ban in school zones and
changes in kids in booster seats. However, there are some laws that
motorcyclists need to be aware of that go into effect today as well.
Here’s a brief synopsis. 28/08/09 - New Chairman of IAM issues challenge to RoSPA (UK)
Charities are not exempt from nasty power politics and overt competition, even when you might expect their common purpose to elevate them above such things. So the actions of the new chair of the IAM on his appointment may come as little surprise...
Alistair Cheyne OBE, a former Deputy Managing Director of the AA, has taken over as Chairman of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Previously IAM Vice Chairman, Alistair, 65, succeeds David Kenworthy. On taking up his new role, Alistair said: “There is no greater contribution to road safety than helping drivers and motorbike riders to maintain and develop their road skills. And no one has a better claim than the IAM to lead the campaign for ‘safer driving and riding’.
“We have an unmatched, UK-wide pool of advanced driving groups, a
respected policy and research operation and a revitalised commercial arm,
providing occupational driver training to industry. They form a unique
combination capable of making an outstanding and practical contribution to
road safety. I see it as my job to ensure that they do just that.”
27/08/09 -
Harley-Davidson to sell motorcycles in India (India)
Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday it will begin selling motorcycles next
year in India, the world's second-largest motorcycle market, where the
company hopes its iconic, heavyweight bikes will find a niche among the
country's rising middle class. The Milwaukee-based company said it has
established a subsidiary near Delhi and has begun scouting the country for
dealers. "Given the rapid development of India's economy and physical
infrastructure, this is exactly the right time to bring the world's
greatest motorcycles to one of the world's largest motorcycling nations,"
said Mark Levatich, Harley's chief operating officer, in a statement.
India is the world's largest market for motorcycles behind China, but it
is overwhelmingly dominated by smaller, inexpensive bikes used primarily
for transportation, said Dilip Chenoy, director general of the Society of
Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
The final day of the conference, it’s hard to believe it’s almost over. It seemed everyone was in agreement that the days went by too quickly: that there was so much left to do and plenty more people to meet. No one wanted to leave the alpine paradise of inspirational women motorcyclists and fantastic riding opportunities. The morning started out early with a dual-sport ride up to Hot Sulphur Springs for brunch and a soak – much deserved after the dirt road trek to get there. This was a ride for women on bikes bigger than some people can even get up off the sidestand, BMW GS models being the standard steed for this particular ride. For those not on the dual-sport ride, the factory demo rides continued. It seemed there was a never ending string of demo motorcycles leaving the parking lot, and those out for a jaunt in the mountains would regularly see a string of gleeful, waving women on demos.
As usual, the marketplace was buzzing with women purchasing all kinds of
motorcycle related items while seminars continued upstairs. Added to the
information lineup for the day were quick demonstrations on “Dropped Bike
Pick-Up” and “Extended T-CLOCK inspection.” (T-CLOCK is an MSF developed
advanced acronym for the pre-ride preparedness check: Tires-Controls,
Lights, Oil, Chassis, Kickstand.) 26/08/09 - Motorway Cops (BBC)
Britain's motorways are pretty safe but when high speed and large HGVs are involved and it all goes wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. If you missed this documentary you can still see it on the BBC iPlayer until 9:59pm Tuesday 1st September 2009.
26/08/09 - Wheels' safety campaign saves lives (South Africa)
26/08/09 - A sombre anniversary (US)
26/08/09 -
The sorry tale of Cassie Cowan - Death by text (UK) Mick Giannasi - Chief Constable, Gwent Constabulary - "I want as many young people and families as possible to see this film so that they understand the consequences of such accidents on small communities like their own. The film shows just how dangerous it is to be irresponsible behind the wheel. It doesn't only show the immediate consequences of the accident, but also the consequences for the family, the community, and the girl herself. People in Canada have contacted us to say how moved they were by the clip. A young driver from Cornwall sent me an email to say that the film should be shown to young people when they pass their driving test. I told him that that was exactly what we - the fire service, the ambulance service and the helicopters - were hoping for when we were shooting it."
Esther Rantzen, the TV presenter and prospective Parliamentary candidate
for Luton South, has passed her advance driving test and joined the IAM
(Institute of Advanced Motorists). Esther took the ninety minute test in
her Toyota Prius and passed first time. 25/08/09 - Police officer in court over biker pursuit death
A Greater Manchester Policeman has been charged over the death of a motorcyclist in August 2008. The police officer will appear before Liverpool Magistrates charged over the death of a motorcyclist who was killed during a pursuit in Manchester in August 2008. Reports say that, PC Ian Bruce, 33, faces two counts of dangerous driving following an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Sources say, Mr Long was pursued after he failed to stop for police officers shortly before he was in a collision with a car. He died later in hospital.
25/08/09 - Advanced riding programme targets riding instructors
25/08/09
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Crime Stoppers benefit motorcycle run features mystery Amateur sleuths who want to test their crime-solving skills and help a good cause can hop on their motorcycles and join the "Who Done it" Run. The special event, set for Sept. 13, is sponsored by Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers and benefits the Crime Stoppers reward fund. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that results in a felony arrest. "This is not another poker run. We decided to do something a little bit different," said Mike Blatman, Crime Stoppers' law enforcement coordinator. "A group that would put together a cardboard boat race would have to come up with something different." Participants in the "Who Done It" Run will get basic details about an unsolved crime and then will ride to three locations to get tips to help them solve the crime. Some tips will be good, others not. Participants will have to figure out what's legitimate, just like cops do in real investigations, Blatman said. At the end, riders will make their guess about "Who Done It" and all the correct answers will be put into a drawing for the grand prize: a $500 gift certificate to Full Throttle and a four-day advance motorcycle training class from MotorTraining 911, which is valued at $750.
23/08/09 -
Professional driver training goes beyond advanced instruction (US) The Lyn St James driver instruction programme teaches young ladies not just advanced driving techniques, but also addresses physical fitness and media training. Aspiring racing driver, 16 year old, Savannah Rickli regards it as an essential step.
23/08/09
- Army gives
advanced motorcycle training to soldiers to curb deadly trend (US)
23/08/09 - Hero Honda Leads Gains on Reviving Monsoon (India)
23/08/09
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US motorcycle manufacturer, Big Dog, halts production (US)
[* ed: now that's what I call really generous - giving them a 20%
REDUCTION!]
23/08/09 -
Anne Robinson's daughter reveals... why she took her Advanced Motorcycle
test in secret The words 'I'm pregnant' can't be easy to hear for a parent with an unmarried teenage daughter. So why - when Emma Wilson was married and in her 30s - was she so reluctant to share the news with my mother? After serious deliberation, she could only deduce that it would bring her more happiness than this belligerent teenage daughter, stuck inside a grown-up body, could bear. When your mother is The Weakest Link presenter, Anne Robinson, and she has publicly demanded you have a baby, you tend to be a tad cautious to announce: 'I'm preggers.' So Emma's birthday treat of horse-riding round Hyde Park was on the sly. And neither 'Mommie Dearest' nor her sister, Lily, needed to know that she took her advanced motorcycle test, accessorised by a six-month-old bump. Her advice to pregnant mothers: embrace your bump where there's any potential for an upgrade - this is why British Airways knew she was pregnant four-and-a-half months before her mother did.
23/08/09 - Accident increase sparks bike safety drive
23/08/09
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The best upgrade you can get for your motorcycle: You Take a close look and you’ll notice that most motorcycles you see these days have some sort of aftermarket go-fast goodies. Maybe it’s a new exhaust, fancy carbon fiber wheels, or top-dollar suspension. Sure, these bolt-on pieces help the performance of the bike, but your money can be put to better use. Rider training is one of the best investments you can make. No other “product” can be transferred to your next motorcycle or keep you from crashing like improving your skills can.
23/08/09 - Drivers learn new skills in memory of crash victim (UK)
19/08/09 - Renault package advanced driving lessons with new Clio (South Africa)
19/08/09 - Number of bikers injured in Cumbria falls (UK)
Police say training carried out with motorcyclists has made a “positive difference” in cutting the number of injuries – a priority for roads officers across the county. The statistics show between January and June this year 87 bikers were injured, compared to 107 during the same period last year. The reduction also comes as the demand for police-run motorcycle safety courses soars across Cumbria. Officers say bikers have been “queuing up” for the chance to take part in free safety courses, known as Bike Safe, and run by experienced police riders.
17/08/09 - Call for drivers to use bus lanes (UK)
An advanced driving instructor is calling on local motorists to use the
town's new bus lanes outside their hours of operation.
15/08/09 - Biker injuries fall by a fifth (UK)
POLICE have hailed their Bikesafe scheme a success after witnessing almost a 20 per cent reduction in the number of motorcyclists injured in collisions on Cumbrian roads during the first half of this year. From January to June 2009, 87 motorcyclists were injured in road traffic collisions compared to 107 during the same period last year, representing a 19 per cent decrease. The reduction comes at the same time as the demand for police-run motorcyclist safety courses soars across Cumbria. Bikers around the county have been queuing up to be given the chance to take part in the free safety courses run by experienced police riders who pass on the skills needed to stay safe on the county’s roads.
15/08/09 - What a difference a day makes... (US)
Mercedes-Benz programme aims to improve skills of all drivers, both new and established. While advanced-driving techniques are taught in a race-track environment, it's not a "racing" course. Mastering Performance helps drivers learn advanced driving techniques. It covers critical elements such as vision, weight transfer, hazard avoidance and proper use of vehicle controls to improve vehicle performance.
13/08/09 - Police urge visiting motorcyclists to enjoy roads safely
The Anti-Terrorism Evasive Driving course is a specialized course for Soldiers tasked with driving and providing personal security to VIPs - generals, congressmen, diplomats, and dignitaries - throughout Europe and Northern Africa. It's been offered since the early 80s and continues to thrive, adapting to the needs of the Army, as one of the premier driver courses in Europe.
11/08/09 - New Emirates defensive driving course highlights a new psychology of driving (GCC)
A new defensive driving course, offered in the GCC, is demonstrating how advanced driver training has advanced itself in recent years - the old passive, observational style being replaced with one that is based on coaching and build on a driver's psychological understanding of driving.
10/08/09 - Give your teens the keys with peace of mind (US)
Lemur Autovision is a safe driving monitor device that is connected to your car. Developed by a Canadian company called Root Four Imagination out of Newfoundland, the device plugs into your car's OBD port (found under the dash, under the steering column in most vehicles). It comes equipped with a key fob that communicates with the device and it records three key factors: speed, distance traveled and braking. Parents no longer have to question whether Junior has been obeying the speed limit, the device will tell them.
07/08/09 - Women and Motorcycling (US)
The American Motorcyclist Association hosts its fifth International Women & Motorcycling Conference Aug. 19 through 22 in Keystone, Colo. Seminars include solo riding and touring, preparing for the ride and survival skills. Registration is $165 through Aug. 3, and $185 afterward.
05/08/09 - Peugeot introduces comprehensive environmentally-oriented mobility package (Fr)
Automobiles Peugeot is launched a mobility services offer known as Mu by Peugeot. This ground-breaking offer in the world of motoring enables clients, irrespective of whether or not they own a vehicle, to have access to a range of mobility services via a pre-paid card that can be topped up on the www.mu.peugeot.fr Internet site. Mr. Jean-Marc Gales, Peugeot's Managing Director, states "With this innovative offer, Peugeot affirms its ambition to offer total mobility to all in harmony with the current economic and environmental challenges".
04/08/09 - Motorcycle deaths outpacing last year's 24-year high (US)
To-date in 2009, 27 riders have died on Minnesota roads, compared to 25 at this time last year. There were 72 motorcyclist fatalities in 2008, the most since 1985. Motorcycles make up less than 5 percent of all registered vehicles, but represented nearly 16 percent of the 455 motor vehicle fatalities last year. There are nearly 225,000 registered motorcycles in Minnesota, a record high.
03/08/09 - Isle of Wight launches motorcycle safety campaign for summer (UK)
A new road safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions involving motorcyclists on the Island’s roads has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council. Over the last three years, 18 motorcyclists have been killed or seriously injured on Island roads due to cars pulling out of junctions. The council aims to reduce this figure through its high visibility campaign.
03/08/09 - What puts young drivers off Advanced training? (UK)
A fascinating study on behalf of RoSPA, by a University of Birmingham student and winner of a Changemakers scholarship, shows that it is myths that put young people off Advanced Driver training. According to the survey of 250+ such people, 60% would take advanced training if it reduced their insurance premium, and 30% would take advanced training if it was less expensive. Insurers generally offer 10% discount on insurance premiums simply for taking the test, and the training for the test is free. Two startling facts also emerged from the survey: 5% would need to have a serious accident to persuade them they needed advanced training, and 13% of these advanced drivers have had an accident since their training whereas only 10% had an accident before taking their training suggesting that they'd be better off not taking it anyway!
01/08/09 - The South African driving debate widens to general driving standards (ZA)
For a few weeks now, there has been a debate going on in the South African media about the poor standard of driving of the Police. They have been involved in a number of appalling incidents with considerable loss of life and there have been calls for their standard of driving to be raised to that of the UK police forces. Now, the debate has widened to a demand for the South African government to implement the same kinds of rules on their public as are enforced in the UK.
31/07/09 - Swindon turns off speed cameras in favour of advanced driving instruction (UK)
"Because the amount of money we were putting into cameras wasn't delivering the results we required, we decided to make the focus road safety rather than enforcement," said Conservative councillor Peter Greenhalgh. "We'll be working with the road safety partnership, investing in education programmes [and] working with the Institute of Advanced Motorists to improve driver training facilities and with schools and colleges."
31/07/09 - A secret to driving fast (US)
If you were driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour and suddenly had to steer the car around several obstacles, could you do it? This ability - to maneuver a speeding vehicle around obstacles - is a skill my astronaut husband learned when flying planes but it is not usually taught to drivers of cars. So, my husband enrolled our family in In Control, an advanced driving school. I, most definitely, did not want to go.
31/07/09 - The difference between male and female attitudes to 'advanced' driving (US)
Virtually every driving instructor I've ever met professes a preference for teaching the fairer sex. Manifold reasons are cited, but, in the end, it all comes down to one major difference between the sexes -- women listen.
30/07/09 - Inside the World's Most Advanced Driving Simulator(US)
Costing $80 million to build and requiring a building the size of a gymnasium, the NADS-1 is considered the most sophisticated driving sim in the world. The verdict? Charlie says it's the closest thing to actually driving he's experienced. According to Charlie, the experience very much feels like a real car, because you actually sit in one--minus the wheels and engine, of course.
29/07/09 - Zero Motorcycles launches the electric SPORT motorcycle (US)
Zero Motorcycles today introduced the Zero DS, a fully electric dual sport motorcycle that can be ridden anywhere from the city street, to a gravel road, to a dirt trail. Zero has equipped its latest model with aggressive suspension, rugged wheels and dual sport tires to efficiently move riders over any surface. The Zero DS is a high performance motorcycle that is powered by Zero Motorcycles' industry leading Z-Force drivetrain.
29/07/09 - Motorcycle stunts banned from Indian schools (India)
Schools in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu are to be instructed not to stage events with "risky" stunts, an official told the BBC. The move follows an event in which a martial arts trainer drove a motorcycle over the hands of students.
25/07/09 - Biker's family say Advanced Training saved his life (US)
24/07/09 - Fort Hood soldiers receive award for safety (US)
Sadly, not for their arithmetic! Throughout last year, 7 soldiers died in bike incidents at the Fort. So far (six months) this year, 4 have died. For this remarkable improvement (?), the Fort management have been applauded?!
23/07/09 - Tips on how to enjoy cheap car insurance (UK)
23/07/09 - Nissan’s New Navigation System Promotes Safer and Greener Driving (Worldwide)
22/07/09 - Motorcyclists urged to take new training course (Worcestershire)
22/07/09 - Advanced certificate for driving instructors (UK)
Expert driving instructors are taking
lessons in coaching psychology at the University of East London, with
the aim of improving the way instructors communicate with learner
drivers.
31 July 09 - A secret to driving fast (US) If you were driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour and suddenly had to steer the car around several obstacles, could you do it? This ability - to maneuver a speeding vehicle around obstacles - is a skill my astronaut husband learned when flying planes but it is not usually taught to drivers of cars. So, my husband enrolled our family in In Control, an advanced driving school. I, most definitely, did not want to go.
31 July 09 - The difference between male and female attitudes to 'advanced' driving (US) Virtually every driving instructor I've ever met professes a preference for teaching the fairer sex. Manifold reasons are cited, but, in the end, it all comes down to one major difference between the sexes -- women listen.
30 July 09 - Inside the World's Most Advanced Driving Simulator(US) Costing $80 million to build and requiring a building the size of a gymnasium, the NADS-1 is considered the most sophisticated driving sim in the world. The verdict? Charlie says it's the closest thing to actually driving he's experienced. According to Charlie, the experience very much feels like a real car, because you actually sit in one--minus the wheels and engine, of course.
29 July 09 - Zero Motorcycles launches the electric SPORT motorcycle (US) Zero Motorcycles today introduced the Zero DS, a fully electric dual sport motorcycle that can be ridden anywhere from the city street, to a gravel road, to a dirt trail. Zero has equipped its latest model with aggressive suspension, rugged wheels and dual sport tires to efficiently move riders over any surface. The Zero DS is a high performance motorcycle that is powered by Zero Motorcycles' industry leading Z-Force drivetrain.
29 July 09 - Motorcycle stunts banned from Indian schools (India) Schools in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu are to be instructed not to stage events with "risky" stunts, an official told the BBC. The move follows an event in which a martial arts trainer drove a motorcycle over the hands of students.
25 July 09 - Biker's family say Advanced Training saved his life (US)
25 July 09 - BBC Traffic Cops - Riding their luck - Motorcycles and police in Yorkshire (UK) - available on i-Player only until Friday 31st July!
25 July 09 - BBC Air Medics - Biker Country - available on i-Player only until Monday 27th!
24 July 09 - Fort Hood soldiers receive award for safety (US) Sadly, not for their arithmetic! Throughout last year, 7 soldiers died in bike incidents at the Fort. So far (six months) this year, 4 have died. For this remarkable improvement (?), the Fort management have been applauded?!
23 July 09 - Tips on how to enjoy cheap car insurance (UK)
23 July 09 - Nissan’s New Navigation System Promotes Safer and Greener Driving (Worldwide)
22 July 09 - Motorcyclists urged to take new training course (Worcestershire)
22 July 09 - Advanced certificate for driving instructors (UK)
Expert driving instructors are taking
lessons in coaching psychology at the University of East London, with
the aim of improving the way instructors communicate with learner
drivers.
20 July 09 - Job vacancy - Motorcycling Co-ordinator (UK) Gloucestershire County Council
20 July 09 - Motorcycle Helmet and the Person Inside (US) Phoenix Examiner - online edition
01 Feb 08 - BBC Inside Out (UK) The work of the West Midlands Ambulance Service Paramedic Motorcycle Unit (25min video)
NB It should be common
sense, but just in case anyone is in any doubt, the Gloucester ROADAR
Group are obviously not responsible for the content of external sites! |
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