Posts tagged 'Evasive Action'

Motorcyclists At Risk On Dark Days

By Rachel Flannigan in Road Traffic Accidents on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 @ 16:09

At the time of writing, it's half two in the afternoon. Yet looking out of the window, one would be forgiven for thinking it was late evening. Only the street lights have yet to come on as they would of an evening, so it's even darker. As head of Express Solicitors' road traffic... read more

Triple Motorbike Smash Leaves Rider With Plated Clavicle

By Rachel Flannigan in Road Traffic Accidents on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 15:54

A recent client of mine was involved in a very nasty and most unfortunate road traffic accident involving no less than three motorbikes. He was riding his motorcycle along a road in Derby, following his friend who was also on a motorbike up ahead. Motorcycle Accident Leaves Rider... read more

Government Announces Plans To Reform Motorcycle Tests

By Rachel Flannigan in Road Traffic Accidents on Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 16:34

The government has recently published plans which could lead to the scrapping of the traditional two part examination (a theory test followed by practical exam) for learner motorcyclists. The idea is to implement a single, on-road test once riders have demonstrated certain manoeuvres at the... read more

Dangerous Schumacher Nearly Causes Fatal Accident

By Robin Patey in Road Traffic Accidents on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 17:07

I see Michael Schumacher has said 'sorry' for his dangerous manoeuvre against Rubens Barrichello at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Schumacher Squeezed Driver Up Against Pit Wall For those of you who missed it, the seven-time world champion and 'legend' of the sport Schumacher squeezed... read more

Dangerous Driving Forces Motorcyclist To Take Evasive Action

By Rachel Flannigan in Road Traffic Accidents on Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 16:42

Recent figures suggest that motorcycle travel is becoming safer: casualties dropped by 4% for period 2008-09, despite motorcycle traffic increasing by 4% for the same period. A welcome trend, I'm sure you'll agree Motocyclists Are At High Risk Of Accident However, it's still important to... read more