Advanced Riding Techniques Ltd
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Advanced Riding Courses
Why spend all your money on your bike?
It is amazing the amount of money that is spent on motorcycles making them look better, go faster and stop quicker. Doing an advanced motorcycle training course with one of our qualified, approved Instructors will help you achieve all of these and will cost you a lot less whilst gaining a discount from most of the leading bike insurers in the UK.
An advanced motorcycle riding course is all about getting the most from your riding and your machine. You can take this accessory from motorcycle to motorcycle and it won't depreciate in price. All advanced riding courses are very, very similar. Compare the fee for other options on advanced riding courses or instruction and you will see we offer great value for money.
With advanced motorcycle training you will:
- Increase your riding skills and abilities
- Learn to avoid unexpected situations
- Be safer and more vigilant
- Learn to ride smoother and faster but safer
- Gain greater control of your motorcycle
Advanced Motorcycle Training Course
The one day training course runs from 8.30am to 4:30pm. The day will begin with some theory and a chat to establish your individual needs, so that the course can be tailored around you. Knowledge of Roadcraft will be discussed before the 1st assessment ride.
All of our Advanced instructors have either a R.o.S.P.A. diploma in advanced motorcycle instruction or are on the the DVSA's Register of Post licence Motorcycle Trainers (R.P.M.T.) Advanced riding courses can be run every day through the year subject to the weather. Snow, ice, very high winds, flooding or poor visibility may result in your course being postponed.
If you decide an advanced motorcycle training course is for you, then you will learn a valuable insight from the experience of others. Rest assured that you will enjoy your time with us and you could also reap the additional benefits such as more favourable insurance discounts, You can gain skills and knowledge from veterans in the business that will help in many ways you never thought possible.
The enjoyment gained from riding a motorcycle skilfully is second to none. However, it takes confidence, excellent riding skills, physical co-ordination and balance. Keeping your skills up to date and checking that you have not become overconfident, complacent or picked up bad habits is something that few of us do.
Not all crashes are down to mistakes by riders, but we can all pick up bad habits. The accident statistics among motorcyclists would suggest that everyone should at least have their riding ability assessed from time to time. Ironing out those bad habits and improving your anticipation skills will not only keep you safer on the roads, but will also help you to get more from your bike.
Advanced Riding Techniques Ltd agrees wholeheartedly with The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency’s (D.V.S.A.) great value on lifelong learning. This can take you beyond the basic skills to a level that will improve your own and others’ safety. It will also allow you to make better use of the road and gain more enjoyment from the riding experience.
The Advanced Riding Course covers the following subjects:
- Clothing & rider Protection
- Machine Checks
- Controls & instruments
- Manual Handling & use of stands
- Moving away & stopping
- Slow speed manoeuvring
- Braking Techniques
- Safe positioning
- Mirrors & rear observation
- Signals
- Separation distance & use of speed
- Other traffic & road users
- Junctions & roundabouts
- Bends & corners
- Pedestrian crossings
- Dual carriageways & motorways
- Anticipation & Planning
- Darkness
- Weather conditions & road surface
- Legal responsibilities
- Environmental issues
- Parking & vehicle security
- Passengers & carrying loads
- Incident management
- Group riding & touring
- Overcoming limitations
F.A.Q Advanced motorcycle rider training
Can anyone take an advanced course?
Yes, anyone that has a current valid UK motorcycle licence. You should be very familiar with your machine, ideally having ridden regularly it the last year.
What is an Advanced Rider?
An advanced rider is a safer rider. We all realise that not every road user is as well training or aware of all that goes on around them. As motorcyclists, we are more vulnerable and as such need to be better observers.
Will I get a discount on my insurance?
For all of the advanced riding options in the U.K. you could expect to gain 10% on your insurance.
What is the difference between the following advanced training options?
All ERS Instructors are required to be on the government register of post licence motorcycle trainers (RPMT) They are fully qualified, professional, insured & hugely experienced instructors. Professional instructors are mostly qualified by way of a Diploma and can offer their services commercially. Most R.o.S.P.A. & I.A.M "Instructors" are volunteer observers only but have lots of useful experience to pass on. Both groups usually operate by way of a club basis with hundreds of groups around the UK.
R.o.S.P.A Diploma holders.
Holders of a Diploma in advanced rider instruction usually have a good few years of experience before committing to this level. Many of them are CBT & DAS instructors, a lot of the Bikesafe teams around the UK have them and a good few others who also wish to take their road based tuition to the ultimate level. After successful advanced rider training, you will be advised on the best way to move forward or to take an Advanced test with R.O.S.P.A. or the I.A.M. should you chose to.
E.R.S. (Enhanced Rider Scheme)
The ERS is usually taken over the course of one day and can only be delivered by a qualified, insured, registered, professional motorcycle instructor.
Qualified CBT & DAS instructors are also on the RPMT after successfully completing an ERS course. After successful ERS training you will be advised on the best way to move forward or to take an Advanced test with R.O.S.P.A. or the I.A.M. should you chose to.
R.O.S.P.A. (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
Costs of R.o.S.P.A. Annual membership of RoDAR and local group around £50. The cost of taking the test is £56.
Upon joining the local group you will be mentored by their observers, you will be asked you to make a payment of £? per training run towards the to help cover their volunteer observers fuel costs on every session. Ride schools are usually run over 10 - 12 weeks but every group will be different.
Costs of R.o.S.P.A. at present .I.T.R.O. £200
I.A.M. (Institute of Advanced Motoring)
Costs of IAM. The joining fee is £120 payable to the IAM on enrolment. This covers your course fee, your first test fee, your first year's IAM "Associate" membership and your first years membership of your local group. Upon joining the local group you will be mentored by their observers, you will be asked you to make a payment of £? to help cover their volunteer observers fuel costs on every session. Ride schools are usually run over 10 - 12 weeks but every group will be different.
Costs of I.A.M. at present I.T.R.O. £200
