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Does an on-road motorcycle coaching program reduce crashes in novice riders? A randomised control trial
Rebecca Q Ivers1, Chika Sakashita1, Teresa Senserrick2
1The George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|October 30, 2015
Summary
This study found that an on-road motorcycle rider coaching program did not reduce crash risk for novice riders. The program also increased speeding behaviors and rider confidence, without improving safety outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Road safety research
- Motorcycle safety interventions
- Accident prevention studies
Background:
- Motorcycle riding is increasing globally, posing significant crash risks.
- Community demand exists for rider training, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking.
- Novice riders face elevated risks of injury and death.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an on-road motorcycle rider coaching program in reducing crashes.
- To determine if enhanced coaching impacts novice rider safety outcomes.
- To assess the program's influence on crash risk factors.
Main Methods:
- A randomized trial involving 2399 newly-licensed riders in Victoria, Australia.
- Intervention group received on-road coaching; control group did not.
- Outcomes measured via telephone interviews and police-recorded crash/offence data at 3 and 12 months.
Main Results:
- No significant reduction in crash risk at 3 or 12 months post-intervention.
- 89% and 88% follow-up rates at 3 and 12 months, respectively.
- Intervention group reported increased riding exposure, speeding behaviors, and confidence.
Conclusions:
- The on-road motorcycle rider coaching program showed no evidence of reducing crash risk.
- The program was associated with an increase in crash-related risk factors.
- Further research is needed to identify effective motorcycle safety training strategies.
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