Out-of-Position Motorcycle Riders in Crashes Without Loss of Control

In most motorcycle crash tests, the crash test dummy is typically positioned in a normal seating position on an upright motorcycle; however most motorcycle crash fatalities involve a driver performing and avoidance maneuver such as braking or swerving before impact. In this study, the authors examine rider kinematics during braking and swerving maneuvers in real riding conditions. Eight male volunteer on instrumented motorcycles participated in the study, and kinematics was measured via infrared cameras placed over the top case of the motorcycle. The authors' findings suggest that out of position postures can significantly influence motorcycle crash outcomes.

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• Authors:
  • Symeonidis, Ioannis
  • Margaritis, Dimitris
  • Panou, Mary
  • Bekiaris, Evangelos
  • Peldschus, Steffen
• Publication Date: 2019-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 23-24
• Serial:
  • Accident Reconstruction Journal
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • ISSN: 1057-8153
  • Serial URL: https://www.napars.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Braking; Crash injuries; Crash tests; Kinematics; Motorcycle crashes; Motorcyclists; Posture; Traffic crash victims
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01727918
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 2020 9:57AM