Below are the work strands for each action within this theme:
Action 1 – Improved Road User Awareness Amongst All Road Users
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Introduce compulsory road user education within schools | 2026 |
| Change the theory test to create one generic multi-mode test as opposed to the current regime of mode specific tests | 2026 |
| The opportunity to take the Theory Test at the end of compulsory Road User Education work programme within schools | 2026 |
| Change the process so that candidates must pass a theory and hazard perception test prior to provisional licence acquisition and taking practical lessons | 2022 |
| Amend the Hazard Perception Test to include motorcycle specific accident causes | 2016 |
Action 2 – A Balanced Presentation Of Safety Statistics
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| The reintroduction by DfT of the yearly compendium of motorcycle statistics | 2016 |
| Amend RCGB to provide an easily accessible overview of motorcycle safety statistics | 2016 |
| Discussions with DfT Stats Division about future presentation of the casualty statistics within RCGB | Q4 2015 |
| Dialogue with the Transport Statistics Working Group about the issue | Ongoing, 2030 |
| Amend the way DfT statistics are presented to separate KSIs | 2016 |
Action 3 – Recognition By Government Of Motorcycling As Legitimate Transport
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Government to include motorcycling in the established walking, cycling, public transport policy paradigm | 2021 |
Action 4 – Local Authorities
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| The IHE Guidelines will become an integral part of this Framework’s resources | Q1 2015 |
| To determine with DfT how these guidelines can be most effectively disseminated and promoted by both government and others Specific further action with local authorities to be developed |
2016 |
| Specific further action with local authorities to be developed | 2020 |