Night riding presents unique challenges for riders, the limit of vision is dictated by the performance of your headlamps, the condition of your visor and your eyesight. This Handout discusses: Legislation, Practicalities of Driving / Riding at Night, Practicalities of Lighting and Limit Point Analysis. Click for more

The most efficient way to initiate a turn in normal riding is to push the handlebar on the same side that you wish to turn, we refer to this input as positive steering (counter steering). Click for more

The manoeuvre known as ‘Filtering’ if done correctly, allows the advanced motorcyclist to make progress whilst the motorist suffers delays. It can however, place the motorcyclist in a position of extreme danger if not done correctly and safely. This handout sets out some basic principles for making filtering as safe as possible. Click for more

Motorcycles are big and heavy with little stability when stationary. On uneven ground or if your foot slips on the surface there may come a point where you are unable to keep the motorcycle up as it starts to lean further from the upright. The safest thing to do in these circumstances is to let […]

This handout offers advice for sharing the road with vulnerable road users. The roads are there for everyone to use and as advanced drivers and riders we have a duty to make sure we share them safely. Click for more

Motorcycles are often used for holidays and various items of ancillary equipment are often fitted to make this use more pleasurable. The items discussed in this Handout are: Satellite Navigation, Hands Free Telephone, Luggage, Tank Bag and Map Holder. Click for more

Bikes are becoming technologically sophisticated and in this article, we will discuss ABS, Traction Control, Stability Control and Power Modes. Click for more  

We each have a preferred Learning Style. Some people learn better through a ‘hands on’ approach, the Haptic Learner. Others learn better by ‘seeing or writing things down’, the Print Orientated Learner. We each have a tendency to two learning styles and this article describes some of those that may well include your personal style! […]

Before setting off on any journey, it is important to ensure the machine is safe to ride and all systems are operating correctly. This handout describes how to conduct a pre-ride check, how to go through a systems check and then the start up procedure to be used prior to riding off Click for more