Archive for the ‘Training Guides’ Category

Do You Ride For A Living?

Motorcyclists are, without doubt, the most at risk group of UK road users. They account for just 1% of road traffic, but about 18% of fatal casualties. Though much is done to try and minimise the injuries and fatalities suffered by motorcyclists, they will always be at much greater risk than car drivers. (more…)

Surviving Urban Riding – Positioning

Getting yourself in the right position in the lane of the road you are travelling on is a vital skill that keeps you safe and lets you make good progress.

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What’s The Difference Between A Moped And A Motorcycle?

For car drivers who want to get a motorbike, the licensing laws can seem a little confusing. There are different licensing laws for different motorcycles based on their engine capacity. (more…)

Is Advanced Motorcycle Training For You?

When something is described as being for ‘advanced’ users, it often leaves people unsure of what they are signing up for. When it comes to motorcycle training this is certainly true. (more…)

Changes to the module one motorcycle test

The government is working with the motorcycle industry to review the delivery and content of the motorcycle test. This working group includes DSA, DfT, the motorcycle training industry and motorcycle user groups. (more…)

Surviving Urban Riding – Junctions

Junctions are always an area of potential hazard and mistakes can happen when vehicles are forced to cross each other’s paths – so take heed. (more…)

Is Advanced Motorcycle Training For You?

We’ve all seen the statistics. Motorcyclists are, without doubt, the most ‘at risk’ group on the UK roads. Every year the number of fatal motorcycle accidents on the UK roads greatly outnumbers those of car drivers. (more…)

The standards to become an advanced rider

There is more to riding safely than just passing your riding test. You should consider doing further training, leading to an advanced driving test. Passing an advanced test shows that you have developed your riding skills to keep you and your passengers safe.

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What Does The CBT Involve?

The CBT is the compulsory basic training that everyone must do before they can ride a motorcycle. The training consists of 5 basic elements each teaching and assessing different skills. The training usually takes just a single day. (more…)

How to Ride Pillion Safely

It is nigh on impossible to even scratch the surface of the whole world and culture of motorbiking in a Guide Entry. However, riding pillion is something that many people do: sometimes once only, before they declare ‘never again!’. Perhaps you’ll get invited to join a group of Harley riders on their trek across Europe. Maybe you’ll go out with a biker for six months. Or it could be something that you do for many many years. What are the essentials? (more…)