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Ninjette Newsbot · June 25th, 2015, 05:40 AM

MOTORCYCLISTS know the rules of the road better than car drivers according to a survey confirming what many of us will feel was already beyond doubt.

The study asked drivers and riders to complete a quiz based on the official theory test and found the motorcyclists were more likely to pass.

Sixteen per cent of drivers would fail a driving test based on the results compared to 6% of motorcyclists.

The survey of 1,358 riders and 1,4056 car drivers found the motorcyclists were better at identifying the meaning of road signs. Shown eight signs, 83% of riders were able to identify all correctly, compared to 67% of the drivers.

Drivers also showed poor awareness of hazards to riders. In the multiple choice test, they were presented with a number of signs and asked which one suggested more care should be taken when overtaking a slow-moving motorcyclist. Only 34% correctly highlighted the side-winds sign shown in our picture. When riders were asked the same question, 89% got it right.

Four in 10 drivers displayed no knowledge of why they should allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day, compared to 95% of riders.

The survey was conducted by an insurance firm which is now offering a car policy specifically for drivers who also ride, on the basis they make safer all-round road users. Carole Nash – known for bike insurance - says it can ‘guarantee’ to undercut motorcyclists’ car insurance renewal quotes.

Rebecca Donohue, Carole Nash’s head of marketing, said: ‘Motorcyclists scored so highly because they must have their wits about them at all times.

‘But more importantly, our study revealed that a rather considerable proportion of car drivers still do not know how to interpret and react to certain everyday road situations involving motorcyclists – something we believe should be addressed as soon as possible.’

The Motorcycle Industry Association says the results show the need for a single theory test for both drivers and motorcyclists, instead of separate ones.

Karen Cole, the group’s training director, said: ‘Many motorcyclists are also car drivers and what this survey shows is that experiencing the road using different modes of transport makes you a safer road user.

‘It also supports our call for a single theory test for drivers and riders.’

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Ninjette Newsbot All the news that's fit to excerpt Name: newsie Location: who knows? Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): only digital replicas Posts: Too much.	[visordown.com] - Motorcyclist know road rules better than drivers MOTORCYCLISTS know the rules of the road better than car drivers according to a survey confirming what many of us will feel was already beyond doubt. The study asked drivers and riders to complete a quiz based on the official theory test and found the motorcyclists were more likely to pass. Sixteen per cent of drivers would fail a driving test based on the results compared to 6% of motorcyclists. The survey of 1,358 riders and 1,4056 car drivers found the motorcyclists were better at identifying the meaning of road signs. Shown eight signs, 83% of riders were able to identify all correctly, compared to 67% of the drivers. Drivers also showed poor awareness of hazards to riders. In the multiple choice test, they were presented with a number of signs and asked which one suggested more care should be taken when overtaking a slow-moving motorcyclist. Only 34% correctly highlighted the side-winds sign shown in our picture. When riders were asked the same question, 89% got it right. Four in 10 drivers displayed no knowledge of why they should allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day, compared to 95% of riders. The survey was conducted by an insurance firm which is now offering a car policy specifically for drivers who also ride, on the basis they make safer all-round road users. Carole Nash – known for bike insurance - says it can ‘guarantee’ to undercut motorcyclists’ car insurance renewal quotes. Rebecca Donohue, Carole Nash’s head of marketing, said: ‘Motorcyclists scored so highly because they must have their wits about them at all times. ‘But more importantly, our study revealed that a rather considerable proportion of car drivers still do not know how to interpret and react to certain everyday road situations involving motorcyclists – something we believe should be addressed as soon as possible.’ The Motorcycle Industry Association says the results show the need for a single theory test for both drivers and motorcyclists, instead of separate ones. Karen Cole, the group’s training director, said: ‘Many motorcyclists are also car drivers and what this survey shows is that experiencing the road using different modes of transport makes you a safer road user. ‘It also supports our call for a single theory test for drivers and riders.’ Sign up for Visordown's weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road tests and features plus exclusive competitions and offers direct to your inbox. Register as a Visordown member here and tick the box for Bugsplat in your newsletter settings here. Related Content Cost of theory test to reduce by 25% Petition to change theory test gathers pace More than 1 in 200 drive uninsured Know what a red 'X' means on the motorway? Nearly a third of motorists don’t Learning to ride a motorcycle: Theory test Click here for full story... __________________________________________________ I'm a bot. I don't need no stinkin' signature...