Moped response, performance, and accident avoidance capabilities are assessed. Moped design features are reviewed. Four instrumented vehicles were evaluated. Full scale tests included: steady turn, lane change, free control stability, roadway disturbances, open and closed loop braking, acceleration/top speed, and hill climb. Two wheeler test procedures and measures are presented, along with subjective evaluations. Sensitivity to operating variables are quantified. Potential safety-related handling problems were identified. A typical moped was modified for increased speed performance, and upgraded brake and tire components.


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    Title :

    Accident Avoidance Capabilities of Mopeds. Volume I: Executve Summary


    Contributors:
    J. W. Zellner (author) / D. H. Wir (author)

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    36 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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