摩托車的安全問題

摩托車的安全問題主要在於在摩托車本身及其配件的設計等各方面，以及其操控技巧及訓練的各種問題。與一般轎車比較，摩托車缺乏車廂的保護，安全性較低，因此常被戲稱為「肉包鐵」或「皮包鐵」。相對地，轎車則被稱為「鐵包肉」或「鐵包皮」^[1]。這不單單是猜測，而是美國根據實際統計數字支持，摩托車的意外率比一般汽車為高。

意外率

A CalTrans sign on the 91 eastbound in Anaheim, cautioning drivers to be on the lookout for bikers who may be in their blind spots

根據美國的國家高速公路交通安全管理局（NHTSA）在2006年的統計數字，每10萬輛汽車裏，有13.10輛最終會涉及致命的碰撞；但對於摩托車，同等的統計數值卻是72.34輛^[2]。另一方面，若比較平均行車里數的致命意外比率，摩托車的數值也同樣比私家車遠遠為高，是私家車的35倍^[2]。究其主要事故原因，多爲超速、酒後駕駛等異常駕駛行爲。

在英國，根據其運輸部於2004年的統計數字，若按每億行車里數的嚴重意外比率的數字比較，摩托車的意外率是私家車的16倍，單車的兩倍^[3]。

在中國，單單是廣東省，省內交通意外就有七成與摩托車相關^[4]。

參看

參考資料

^ 人民網. “醉驾入刑”一周年：酒驾后逃逸、顶包现象频现. 中國新聞網. [2013-06-23]. （原始內容存檔於2021-01-24）.
^ ^2.0 ^2.1 NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA: Motorcycles Traffic Safety Fact Sheet (DOT-HS-810-990) (PDF), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007 [2011-04-18], （原始內容存檔 (PDF)於2016-04-23）（英語）
^ Clarke, David D.; Ward, Pat; Bartle, Craig; Truman, Wendy. In-Depth Study of Motorcycle Accidents. Department for Transport, UK. November 2004. （原始內容 (Adobe PDF)存檔於2007-02-05）.
^ ?. 2013-05-15 [2013-07-16] （中文（簡體））. ^{[永久失效連結]}

延伸閱讀

Bayly, M., Regan, M., & Hosking, S. (2006). Intelligent transport systems and motorcycle safety. [Report No. 260]. Melbourne, Australia: Monash University, Accident Research Centre.
Berg, F. A., & Rucker, P. (2002). Airbag prototype for a mid-sized touring motorcycle. International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury Conference. Stuttgart, Germany: DEKRA Automobil.
Blanchard, H. T., & Tabloski, P. A. (2006). Motorcycle safety: Educating riders at the teachable moment. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 32(4), 330-332.
Broughton, P.S. and Walker, L. (2009), Motorcycling and Leisure: Understanding the Recreational PTW Rider: Ashgate Publishing: Aldershot.
Elliott, M. A., Baughan, C. J., Broughton, J., Chinn, B., Grayson, G. B., Knowles, J., et al. (2003). Motorcycle safety: A scoping study. [Report No. TRL581]. Transport Research Laboratory.
Huang, B., & Preston, J. (2004). A literature review on motorcycle collisions: Final report. Oxford University, Transport Studies Unit.
Pierce, A. (2002). The personal airbag. Tech Directions, 61(7), 10.
Fatal Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crashes, report by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. October 2001 [2013-06-23]. （原始內容存檔於2017-09-08）.
Casualty rates: by road user type and severity: 1994 to 2004 (PDF). Department of Transport, UK. [2013-06-23]. （原始內容存檔 (PDF)於2006-02-18）.
In-Depth Study of Motorcycle Accidents. Department of Transport, UK. November 2004. （原始內容存檔於2007-02-05）.

外部連結

US Dept of Transportation （頁面存檔備份，存於互聯網檔案館） - Statistics on Motorcycle Fatalities
Daytime running lights for motorcycles Proceedings of 19th Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles, Washington 2005
MAIDS Motorcycle Accident Study: Lessons From 921 Crashes

[1] 人民網. “醉驾入刑”一周年：酒驾后逃逸、顶包现象频现. 中國新聞網. [2013-06-23]. （原始內容存檔於2021-01-24）.

[nhtsa-810-990-2] 2.0 ^2.1 NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA: Motorcycles Traffic Safety Fact Sheet (DOT-HS-810-990) (PDF), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007 [2011-04-18], （原始內容存檔 (PDF)於2016-04-23）（英語）

[DOT-UK2004-3] Clarke, David D.; Ward, Pat; Bartle, Craig; Truman, Wendy. In-Depth Study of Motorcycle Accidents. Department for Transport, UK. November 2004. （原始內容 (Adobe PDF)存檔於2007-02-05）.

[4] ?. 2013-05-15 [2013-07-16] （中文（簡體））. ^{[永久失效連結]}

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