New to Riding - Recently Passed your Test?
New to Riding - Recently Passed your Test?
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If you passed your test within the last two years then an Assessment is a recommended path to develop your riding skills; and a stepping stone to Advanced Riding technics that will greatly increase your enjoyment of riding your machine whilst improving your general awareness and safety on the road.
If you passed your test within the last two years then an Assessment is a recommended path to develop your riding skills; and a stepping stone to Advanced Riding technics that will greatly increase your enjoyment of riding your machine whilst improving your general awareness and safety on the road.
Targeted at all riders with either a full A or A2 licence who want to improve their riding or simply understand where their riding skills are.
Targeted at all riders with either a full A or A2 licence who want to improve their riding or simply understand where their riding skills are.
The assessment is suitable if you:
have passed your test (A or A2) within the last two years
are returning to riding after a break
are upgrading to a more powerful motorcycle and want to check your riding standard
All tuition is based on the ‘Motorcycle Roadcraft – The Police Riders Handbook’
What's in the Assessment ?
What's in the Assessment ?
You’ll ride in different road and traffic conditions.
The ride will be long enough for your tutor to make a good assessment of your skills.
You’ll be assessed on 7 core elements:
structured planned approach to riding
defensive riding and hazard awareness
progress and use of speed
overtaking and filtering
bends and corners
slow control
developing the correct rider attitude
Develop a training plan if you need more training
Develop a training plan if you need more training
If the assessment shows that you need more training, you can develop a training plan with your tutor.
The type of training depends on your needs and you will be offered all-day courses or shorter sessions.
Upon successfully completing the training, you may wish to go on and prepare for a full Advanced Motorcycle test from IAM or the definitive advanced test from RoSPA.
Sign up for extra training modules ?
Sign up for extra training modules ?
These extra areas are available from Advanced Motorcycle Skills are:
Advanced level filtering
Carrying a pillion passenger or load
Effective braking techniques
Group riding
Motorways and dual carriageways
Riding abroad
Night riding
Development for an Advanced Test
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