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Concerns about accident claims originating from motorbike riders has led to a review of the two-part test by the government.

Motorcycle groups have spoken to the Department for Transport (DfT) about the motorbike driving test that was introduced in April 2009.

Transport secretary Mike Penning has ordered a review, saying that improving safety for motorcyclists and reducing the high number of those killed and injured is a top priority.

"It is clear there are concerns among the motorcycling community about the safety of the new test's off-road module," he said.

"I am today asking riders, safety groups and motorcycle industry representatives to come forward with their ideas for how testing and training can be improved to ensure we produce safe, confident and responsible riders."

Recently released statistics on the safety of motorcycle helmets from the DfT showed that there could be as much as a 70 per cent variance between helmets.

Mr Penning commented that as many as 50 deaths a year could be prevented by riders wearing safer helmets.

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