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Loud Pipes Save Lives? The Science Behind the Myth | BikeSAFE Perth

by Victor Marneweckin Motorcycle Safety, Road Awareness, Safety Matters

Loud Pipes Save Lives: Fact or Fiction?

Motorcyclists have repeated the phrase “loud pipes save lives” for decades. The theory is simple: if cars can hear you, they’ll notice you and avoid collisions. But does this claim hold up under science? Let’s look at what the evidence says.

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Lane Splitting vs Filtering | Motorcycle Training Perth

by Victor Marneweckin Licensing and Regulations, Motorcycle Safety, Motorcycle Training, Road Awareness

To Split or to Filter

Learners often ask about the legalities of lane splitting. The usual wording is: “Is it OK to ride between two lanes of cars, down the middle?”

My follow-up question is: “Are the vehicle in the lanes stationary, or are they both moving?”
The answer makes all the difference.

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