Although not directly related to the coach and bus industry, with many coach drivers heading for the Highlands and west of Scotland each year, readers may be interested to hear more about new road markings aimed at motorcyclists, which they may come across whilst out on the road and understand their purpose. Following a trial, the markings are said to have been successful in improving the riding behaviour of motorcyclists taking left hand bends.
The markings, known as Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment (PRIMEs), are designed to help riders make better decisions when approaching bends. They consist of new ‘gateway’ markings and an associated signage intended to provide a tool for motorcyclists, ‘priming’ them to adapt their riding on approach to a bend.
Twenty-two trial sites were created on roads covering 750 square miles across the west of Scotland, and research undertaken over three years, including video footage of over 32,000 motorcycles using the markings. According to the research, After PRIME markings were installed, there was a significant reduction in speed, a significant improvement in road position both on the approach and apex of the bend and a significant improvement in braking behaviour, plus no motorcycle injury collisions at any of the identified accident sites where the markings have been deployed, since they were introduced.
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