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General => General => Topic started by: Grahamm on 21 November 2012, 11:00:23 pm

Title: Biker awareness course for car drivers
Post by: Grahamm on 21 November 2012, 11:00:23 pm

Here's a petition worth signing (even if, most probably, it won't make much difference...!)

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I want the government to take seriously the amount of crashes caused by car drivers that simply do not see cylces or motorcycles. The majority of accidents could be prevented had car drivers looked properly before manouvering. The term SMIDSY (sorry mate I didn't see you) is an all to common phrase heard after a crash.

My aim is to improve road safety for all road users by re-educating car drivers to look and do proper safety checks when changing direction. Motorcycle riders are taught to do a 'lifesaver' shoulder check when changing lanes or direction and I would like car drivers to be taught the same. This simple check can save lives and prevent accidents.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/41813 (http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/41813)

Title: Re: Biker awareness course for car drivers
Post by: D4Delta on 22 November 2012, 12:43:05 pm

Have just signed, but can't see it happening!

David.

Title: Re: Biker awareness course for car drivers
Post by: Dave48 on 22 November 2012, 02:37:05 pm

Also signed-good idea but wont be expecting a marked improvement in driver behaviour anytime soon! :eek