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France Figured Out Something Essential About Lane Filtering, but It Took Them Awhile
France Figured Out Something Essential About Lane Filtering, but It Took Them Awhile

29 Jan 2022, 20:51 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / France is still researching the benefits of lane filtering, but riding school students will be taught how to do it regardless. We think it is a great idea

 
Research Discovers Why Some Drivers Do Not See Motorcyclists on the Road
Research Discovers Why Some Drivers Do Not See Motorcyclists on the Road

26 Jan 2022, 12:08 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / New research made in the UK has found an explanation as to why some drivers never spot motorcyclists on the road in time. It is not related to speed

 
These Are the Assistance Systems That Are Most Often Switched Off by Drivers
These Are the Assistance Systems That Are Most Often Switched Off by Drivers

13 Dec 2021, 17:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Some assistance systems are more annoying than others, with drivers regularly switching them off. These are the systems that are most often switched off.

 
This $20 Helmet Could Have Prevented 1,4 Million Fatalities in the Last 12 Years
This $20 Helmet Could Have Prevented 1,4 Million Fatalities in the Last 12 Years

4 Dec 2021, 02:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The FIA has accomplished to create a safe and affordable helmet and has begun distributing it. This could have saved a million lives, just in the last 12 years

 
Eight in Ten Young Pedestrians Cross the Road While Looking at Their Smartphone
Eight in Ten Young Pedestrians Cross the Road While Looking at Their Smartphone

22 Nov 2021, 14:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A recent survey has shown that, in the past year, eight in ten young pedestrians cross the road while using their smartphones. The figures are concerning

 
Is Driving Causing You Pain? These Five Tips Might Help
Is Driving Causing You Pain? These Five Tips Might Help

23 Oct 2021, 10:41 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If driving is uncomfortable for you, or you keep getting out of your car tired, but your vehicle is considered comfortable, you should check out these tips.

 
This Two-Way Connected Collision Warning System Could Save Cyclists’ Lives
This Two-Way Connected Collision Warning System Could Save Cyclists’ Lives

4 Jun 2021, 12:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cyclists, scooter-riders and pedestrians could all be safer on the roads, with the help of this innovative collision warning system

 
New Samsung PixCell LED Takes Intelligent Headlights to the Next Level
New Samsung PixCell LED Takes Intelligent Headlights to the Next Level

15 Apr 2021, 12:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Samsung raises the bar for driver visibility and road safety with new lighting technology incorporated in an incredibly small PixCell LED.

 
CORKY Urban is the Mirror You’ve Been Missing All this Time
CORKY Urban is the Mirror You’ve Been Missing All this Time

1 Apr 2020, 11:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A simple, add-on rear-view mirror that can be attached to any two-wheeler can make a big difference by avoiding collisions and saving lives

 
Bike-To-Car Communication Safety System Gets Investment From Israeli Company
Bike-To-Car Communication Safety System Gets Investment From Israeli Company

27 Jun 2017, 14:45 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Another company is interested in motorcycle-to-car communication which is believed to be the solution to stop riders die on the roads

 
Scooter Rider Fails To Give Way, Gets Smashed By A Car
Scooter Rider Fails To Give Way, Gets Smashed By A Car

8 Jun 2017, 15:38 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A simple traffic light mounted on the left-hand side of the road doesn’t grant you the right of way to turn left when it goes green

 
Don’t Sit In Front Of Cars After Filtering
Don’t Sit In Front Of Cars After Filtering

2 Jun 2017, 15:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Accidents do happen even if you patiently wait for the green light thanks to careless drivers fiddling with their smartphones

 
Two Riders Almost Smash Into U-Turning Car
Two Riders Almost Smash Into U-Turning Car

29 May 2017, 15:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Always stay within the speed limit and keep the racing stuff for the track. Each corner you take can have a nasty surprise

 
New Dylan Moto Boot To Complement Any Riding Jeans
New Dylan Moto Boot To Complement Any Riding Jeans

29 May 2017, 12:53 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Looking for a classy yet protective leather boot for riding your motorcycle? Check out Wolverine’s new 1000 Miles Dylan Moto Boot

 
Bosch Working On Bike-To-Car Safety Communication System
Bosch Working On Bike-To-Car Safety Communication System

26 May 2017, 12:46 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Bosch is developing the ultimate version of loud pipes - it’s a system that tells other drivers a motorcycle is approaching without the need of +100 dB

 
2017 Isle Of Man TT Launches Road Safety Campaign For Riders
2017 Isle Of Man TT Launches Road Safety Campaign For Riders

24 May 2017, 15:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A message to all visitors and road users at the 2017 Isle of Man TT this year - the streets are not a racetrack and road rules applies to everyone

 
Rider Gets Cut Off On Highway, He Becomes New Spiderman
Rider Gets Cut Off On Highway, He Becomes New Spiderman

22 May 2017, 15:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Don’t believe the carpool lane is a safe place to be on a motorcycle down the highway. Some idiots will cut you off despite the double yellow line

 
Street Rossi Runs Out Of Talent, Crashes Hard
Street Rossi Runs Out Of Talent, Crashes Hard

19 May 2017, 13:00 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Riding fast and weaving through cars on public roads is never a good idea. The guy here slammed into a car and totaled his bike because of this

 
Nicky Hayden Suffers Serious Cerebral Damage, Report Says
Nicky Hayden Suffers Serious Cerebral Damage, Report Says

19 May 2017, 07:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A report from Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team brings bad news - Nicky Hayden is still in critical condition and suffered serious cerebral damage

 
MotoGP Rider Nicky Hayden Hit By Car While Cycling In Italy
MotoGP Rider Nicky Hayden Hit By Car While Cycling In Italy

18 May 2017, 10:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Reports tell Red Bull World Superbike Honda’s Nicky Hayden is in critical condition after being hit by a Peugeot while cycling in Italy