my teacher told me to do a presentation on safety features in vehicles...so had the option of cars , lorries and many more so i decided to choose bikes problem is i dont know what are the safety features in vehicles....help me out plz....
2007-03-10 15:05:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
there isnt any 'factory features' like u'd find on cars. we survive thru skill, a bit of luck, and prediction of where our enemy is going to do next....the enemy is cager's with subcranial rectal inversion syndrome.
manuverability is our biggest feature. no cage can stay with a bike in manuvers.
2007-03-10 15:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Like others mentioned, most of the safety of motorcycle riding is centred on the rider...helmet, body armour, bright colours, etc.
But there are some safety features on the actual bikes too:
Anti-lock brakes are on most new bikes.
There's a kick-stand switch which won't let the bike take off if it's left down.
Some will say that the loud pipes are a safety feature, citing the idea that cagers will hear them and know a bike is near.
Some bikes have widely spaced headlamps which are more visible to other traffic.
2007-03-10 15:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important safety feature is the only feature they made a law, the Headlight. Without that you blend right in to your surroundings. First and foremost you need to be seen and always keep in mind that you may not be seen by others. They are putting ABS on motorcycles as well as things like run flat tires but, if the person that pulled out in front of you did not see you those things are almost useless.
2007-03-10 15:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by big D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safety features on bikes are easy and as follows:
1. Safety gear such as helmets, leathers, and pads worn by the responsible rider.
2. Brakes
3. The ability to bail
2007-03-11 16:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by chevytuf76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crash bars/ engine guard < some may disagree
Emergency engine cut off
Gas reserve < in my opinion this is a safety feature
Windshield
Signal lights/ Brake lights
Loud Pipes < some may disagree
If you're sitting on it and wearing a helmet that's a safety feature along with gloves and a bright leather riding jacket.
2007-03-10 23:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by a_non_ah_mus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Safety Features ON / IN MTCs: Not the Riders
1) Kickstand switch: If you put the bike in gear and try to take off, the bike cuts off because the kickstand is still down.
2) Clutch switch (at Handlebar): Bike will not start unless clutch lever is pulled in properly.
3)Neutral switch: Bike will not start unless it is in neutral gear (meaning not in 1st-5th)
4) Tilt sensor: If bike is in accident (fallen over), Bike will not start again until sensor is reset (could damage engine if oil leaked out or could start fire if fuel leaked out).
All the ones I could think of right off hand. All the other ones I know are ATV related sooo.. Hope this helps Ya. Good Luck!
2007-03-10 15:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by JusPeachy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...
According to the State of Massachusetts...
A signaling device - the horn.
Headlight - High and low beam.
Turn signals.
Brake light.
Tail light.
Brakes, front and rear.
Approved tires with adequate tread.
The operator's safety gear includes the helmet, leather suit, gloves and boots.
There is also an airbag type device that the operator can wear. If he is ejected, the bag inflates from a vest.
Good luck with your presentation.
2007-03-10 15:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by pukcipriavroc8v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brakes (obviously, but, people miss this)
Crash bars (these are bars on some bikes that protect a person when the bike goes down or when a car t-bones the bike)
no-dive forks (a damper attached to the brake hydraulics that keeps the forks from compressing during braking)
Oil pressure light/gauge (allows rider to stop engine if pressure fails)
Lights, including brake lights and turn signals (duh)
Chain guard (if so equipped)
2007-03-11 01:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few that are actually on the bike. The blinkers, head and tail lights, and horn. The other safety equipment are, as everyone else has said, the riding gear such as a helmet, leather jacket, chaps, and reinforced boots, and driving safely.
2007-03-10 15:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one that nobody has mentioned, probably because not many folks are aware of it. The 2007 Honda Goldwing has an airbag option, much the same as an automobile airbag.
I noticed you mentioned lorries, so I assume you are in the U.K. The airbag equipped model does not show to be available for sale in the U.K., so check out the American Honda site for it.
2007-03-10 17:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by jkc6229 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main .. and possibly the only safety feature on a motorcycle is the always alert rider.
2007-03-10 15:15:03 · answer #11 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋