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 II: Technical Report


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

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    312 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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