“It can only compensate for a lack thereof,” says the research associate at the Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q) at the Queensland University of Technology. Ross says most experienced riders know that ABS does not enhance skills and technique. The concerning segment of the VicRoads brochure The VicRoads brochure delivered with a licence renewal notice states: “A motorcycle with ABS enhances your riding skills and techniques by preventing the wheels from locking, skidding and sliding under”. Scan down to ‘VICROADS REPLIES’ for their comments. UPDATE: VicRoads has now replied to all the concerns mentioned in this article. The comments have been considered irresponsible and dangerous by university safety researcher Ross Blackman. A VicRoads brochure has given the wrong impression of ABS (anti-lock brake systems) and even offered advice that riders fit an aftermarket system.
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