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Great Roads Great Rides 2

The DVD includes a 14 minute ride-out film following the rider from motorway on to urban and countryside roads.

It also includes an interactive challenge when the disc is used with a computer. Here the ride-out section freezes at certain points so the viewer can have a go at identifying the clues that they would use when reading the road ahead. When the viewer gets a highlighted clue right they score a point.

There is also an option to display all useful hints and tips throughout the journey.

Where to get a copy

The DVD will be distributed at events organised or attended by the Highways Agency and its partners.

You can also order one by calling the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 504030.

Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "The new 'Great Roads Great Rides 2' DVD is a valuable addition to the existing materials designed to improve the safety of motorcyclists.

"Filmed using helicopter views and cameras on the bike and helmet, it gives riders an invaluable view of the road, helping to sharpen up their observation skills and riding technique."

An online version of the video can be viewed by following the link below.

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Motorcycle safety – the facts

Motorcyclists make up just one per cent of road traffic, but 20 per cent of all people killed on the roads.

In 2007 there were:

• approximately three motorcycle accidents per day
  
• 37 adult motorcyclist fatalities
  
• 346 adult motorcyclists seriously injured

• Driver safety

• Riding motorcycles and mopeds

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