Towards a Safe System Approach to Prevent Health

The integrated chain of events Normal driving Deviation from normal driving Emerging situation Critical

The integrated chain of events Normal driving What a nice ride on a Sunday

The traditional approach to motorcycle safety Normal driving Deviation from normal driving Emerging situation

Overall aim of this research Understand the chain of events leading to crashes with

Crash tests • 60 km/h with 10°impact angle • Hybrid III dummy fitted with

Ett säkert system baseras på en stabil MC Normal driving Deviation from normal driving

Motorcycle development Leg airbag and crash stabiliser Head and thorax airbag Honda Goldwing Motorcycle

Conclusions • ABS prevents crashes in the first place, but also increases stability and

Thank you for your attention! matteo. rizzi@folksam. se 070 831 61 19

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Towards a Safe System Approach to Prevent Health Loss among Motorcyclists The importance of Motorcycle Stability as a Condition for Integrated Safety

The integrated chain of events Normal driving Deviation from normal driving Emerging situation Critical situation Crash unavoidable Crash Emergency services and health care

The integrated chain of events Normal driving What a nice ride on a Sunday morning! Deviation from normal driving You get distracted Emerging situation Critical situation The car in the Oops why is front is my back getting wheel locked? closer… Crash unavoidable This may hurt. . . Crash Emergency services and health care Prompt rescue Crash protection Rehabilitation

The traditional approach to motorcycle safety Normal driving Deviation from normal driving Emerging situation Critical situation Crash unavoidable Crash

Antilock Brakes on motorcycles

Overall aim of this research Understand the chain of events leading to crashes with ABS motorcycles, compared to similar motorcycles without ABS Normal driving Deviation from normal driving Emerging situation Critical situation Crash unavoidable Crash

Crash tests • 60 km/h with 10°impact angle • Hybrid III dummy fitted with protective gear • 4 combinations motorcycle / W-beam barrier x

Ett säkert system baseras på en stabil MC Normal driving Deviation from normal driving Upright crash Emerging situation ESC mc Do. U ! Auto broms AIR BAG

Motorcycle development Leg airbag and crash stabiliser Head and thorax airbag Honda Goldwing Motorcycle Autonomous Emergency Braking Needs to be developed Under development Double front wheels Piaggio MP 3 ABS, Linked Brakes, Traction Control

Conclusions • ABS prevents crashes in the first place, but also increases stability and makes crashes that do occur more predictable • Greater focus on upright crashes (road barriers) • Motorcycle design more important • New possibilities for crash protection

Thank you for your attention! matteo. rizzi@folksam. se 070 831 61 19

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