Key Components of A Motorcyclist Safety – Case Study Slovenia

Abstract

Powered two-wheelers (PTWs) is a term in the motorcycle industry, which includes motorcycles, mopeds and scooters.PTWs represent an economical means of transport, offering increased mobility in traffic congestion, which is popular in urban commuting. In addition, riding a PTW provides a special sensation which is attractive for many riders.The vulnerability of PTWs has been highlighted by the large number of traffic accidents and poor safety statistics in many European and worldwide countries. Motorcycles have very different road performance characteristics than other types of vehicles. Certain maneuvers and road conditions carry a higher risk to motorcyclists than to drivers. Consequently, PTW riders can also be considered as a vulnerable group of road users. Especially because they do not have a protective "shell", the driving dynamics of two-track vehicles differ from the driving dynamics of a singletrack vehicles (two-track: steering wheel, one-track: handlebar and lean angle), consequently rider has some difficult handling