Advanced Riding Skills Training

The training is conducted on your own machine please ensure that your machine is roadworthy, insured, taxed and with a valid MOT if required.  Please bring with you both parts of your driving licence with you, as the instructor will need to see it before any training takes place.  Ensure that you wear suitable motorcycle clothing.

Training Format

 ½ Hour Observed Ride

 Please see the attached training schedule for your allocated dates and times.  The day will normally start with an informal chat about your experience, and aspirations for the training, followed by a look round your machine and a pre ride briefing.  The first ride is normally around half an hour to allow the instructor to identify and assess any areas of risk.  A training plan is developed to then improve any areas of weakness, through discussion, presentations and practice.

 Enhanced Rider Scheme

 If a rider demonstrates a high standard of skills the instructor will recommend that the individual can take the Driving Standards Agency Enhanced Rider Scheme Assessment.  Successful individuals will be issued an Enhanced Rider Insurance Certificate (ERIC) giving them up to 17% off their insurance policy.   The assessment lasts for 2 hours including 90 minutes riding covering all road types and traffic conditions.  The fee is £60 which includes all certificates, administration and the instructor’s time.  The assessment is graded A though to D, with a D grade being unsatisfactory.  The assessment is carried out in the sprit of friendliness, not intimidation.  You will still succeed with some minor faults but infringements of the law cannot be condoned and will result in a D grade.

 Further Training

 The Enhanced Rider Scheme is aimed at all levels of biking whether you are a born again biker, track rider or you have just passed your test.  Therefore individuals may require further training to develop their riding skills.  The instructor will maintain a development record on the rider ensuring that all core competencies are met before the final assessment.  There is plenty of opportunity for feed back, questions and even demonstrations to meet each competency.  Training is charged at £140 for a full day (8 hours) or £90 for a ½ day (4 hours).  There is no requirement to take the assessment if you just want to brush up and check your riding skills, however, the insurance discounts are only available on completion of the Enhanced Rider Scheme. 

 What makes an Advanced Rider?

 The level of riding skill is well beyond Direct Access Test Standard and will include counter steering, the limit point, the OSM PSL routine or the IPSGA routine of riding.   Advanced Riders are unobtrusive with a quiet efficiency in dealing with all manner of traffic and road conditions this derives from:

 A good level of concentration.

• Accurate observation.
• Matching the machines speed and direction to the situation.
• Awareness of the risks inherent in particular road and traffic situations.
• Acting to keep identified risks to a minimum.
• Awareness of their own limitations and those of the machine and the road.
• Skilful use of machine controls
• Attitudes that contribute to road safety.

Useful reading literature includes, the Official DSA Guide to Riding, the Police Riders Handbook to better Motorcycling (Motorcycle Roadcraft) all available from WH Smiths and all good book shops.