Lane Splitting Kinematics & Reaction Margin Simulator

Motorcycle / Path

Traffic Cars

Mirror Blind Spots

"Splitting lanes is moronic"

— Physics analysis of traffic speed differentials & reaction distances

Kinematic Telemetry CA AB-51 Compliant (Safe Margin)

Speed Differential

10.0 mph

Moto: 35.0 mph

Total Stop Distance

52.8 ft

Distance required to zero

Perception-Reaction

30.8 ft

Reaction delay: 1.20s

Braking Distance

22.0 ft

Decel: 0.75g

Safety Analysis Summary

Operating at +10.0 mph delta in 25.0 mph traffic. Stopping sight distance is 52.8 ft. CA AB-51 guidelines recommend keeping speed differential below 10 mph and total speed under 30 mph.

Interactive Variables

Traffic Speed 25 mph

Motorcycle Speed 35 mph

Rider Reaction Time 1.20 s

Braking Deceleration 0.75 g

Lane Width 12.0 ft

Car Lateral Drift Rate 1.5 ft/s