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ReviewIranian journal of public health2021

Motorcycle Conspicuity Issues and Intervention: A Systematic Review.

Muhamad Syukri Abdul Khalid, Nor Kamaliana Khamis, Mohd Radzi Abu Mansor, Azhar Hamzah

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Review in Iranian journal of public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Muhamad Syukri Abdul KhalidFaculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nor Kamaliana KhamisFaculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Mohd Radzi Abu MansorFaculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Azhar HamzahMalaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), Jalan TKS 1, Taman Kajang Sentral, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundConspicuity has been one of the key factors in motorcycle road crashes around the world. The inability and difficulty of other road users in detecting motorcycles either at day or at night have contributed to conspicuity related motorcycle crashes. This literature review attempts to understand the motorcycle conspicuity issues in road traffic. The review also analyses relevant types of conspicuity intervention in terms of its effectiveness in enhancing motorcycle conspicuity that had been discussed in past studies.

methodsUsing specific keywords and search terms, relevant articles were screened, identified and analyzed systematically using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

resultsTwenty-seven final articles were reviewed and found that almost every part of motorcycle and motorcyclist's conspicuity intervention have been covered in past studies. In terms of conspicuity aids, the majority of past studies discussed conspicuity enhancement in the frontal area, particularly on motorcycle daytime running headlight (DRH) color and configurations. Few other studies have discussed in other areas, particularly on rear running and brake light and motorcycle color. There were also numerous studies looking at motorcyclists' appearances in terms of their attire and helmet color.

conclusionMotorcycle and motorcyclist's appearances are highly associated with the risk of motorcycle crashes. The most important part of enhancing motorcycle conspicuity is to ensure motorcycle appearance is always in contrast with the road traffic environment.

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ConspicuityMotorcycle conspicuityMotorcycle safetyMotorcyclist conspicuityRoad safety

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PMID34178761
PMCPMC8213631

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