Motorcyclists matter petition

[Jsuddaby]

Not sure if this has been posted but found it today. It's a petition to get motorcycle awareness questions made mandatory on theory tests for new drivers. Probably won't stop you getting hit by a pimped up nova but it all helps.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/26272

[Fazerider]

Sounds like a sensible improvement to me... signed.

[clayt74]

excellent idea...........signed and linked to facebook too

[tex1507]

posted...............fantastic idea already been "almost" knocked of my bike in the morning on the M1 with drivers who are in a trance.

[Jezzer]

Signed!

[Flymo Fo]

Signed... sterling idea!

[pete786.u]

Signed.

[Noj]

Signed and hope more is done to raise awareness of Motorcyclist.

[J_Dub]

Also signed.

[joe43]

I took a car theory test this morning and had 2 questions about motorcyclists:

1. Why would a motorcyclist be seen to swerve around manhole covers in wet conditions?
2. A motorcyclist is laying in the road after an accident - why should you not remove her helmet?

There could have been more motorcycle awareness questions and the wording could have been better - the other candidates in the room now think that all motorcyclists do is swerve around and fall off!!

[fishwibbler]

Great idea, will sign the petition. I personally think ALL new drivers should be required to take a CBT before even getting in a car so the appreciation for vulnerable road users is learnt right from the start.

But then I've always been a bolshy git!



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[Rustyz nutzz]

Cheers Signed it.

[davedee69]

signed

[Rustyz nutzz]

Signed , nice one.

[Jsuddaby]

Thanks to all that looked I believe the Petition to be closed now hopefully it will have an impact

[Tourx4]

Read and signed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fazed]

Went to sign it but petition now closed so no joy.  Seems like a good move though

[Daedslow]

About time

[ChristoT]

I did my car theory a few days ago - only one question on bikes (when stopped at a junction for a while, watch out for... horses?!?). There also bikes in the Hazard Perception - but the clips for car & bike are the same, and I suspect most clips were shot from a bike too.