TRAINING SCHOOLS ADD RESEARCH

Rider training schools from across the EU are teaming up with university research departments to improve safety through better tuition. 36 schools, all of which have European Motorcycle Training Quality Label approval, are working alongside the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, the Würzburg Institute for Traffic Sciences, the Institute for Motorcycle Safety, and Traffic Accident Research at TU Dresden. The group will use accident analysis to train experts to develop cognitive and riding skills necessary to avoid accident scenarios. Jesper Christensen of the FIM said, “Modern schools offering advanced safety training are embracing a stronger approach towards cognitive skills and the understanding that accidents involving riders may start well before the crash occurs. The development of a highquality training concept using a solid academic approach based on real-world data is warmly welcomed.” The research will be offered free of charge to all training schools interested in improving the quality of their post-licence courses. motorcycle-training-label.eu.