Your Training

Your Training (THINK Motorcycle Academy)

Learning Curves
So you need and want to learn the skills so you can safely control a modern motorcycle on today’s roads. There are three possible ways you can do this:

1. You can learn from your mistakes. But every mistake will cost you and one day you may have to pay the ultimate price.
2. You can learn from your mates. But how good are they anyway?!
3. Or you could learn from an expert…

…someone who spends all day every day in the saddle, and really knows their stuff AND who knows how to pass that knowledge on to others. As a result, you might even end up with discounts on insurance, clothing and accessories.

Extra Training
Any of these organisations will point you in the right direction for a professional assessment:

• The Driving Standards Agency (www.direct.gov.uk) t: 0300 200 1122
• Bikesafe (www.bikesafe.co.uk) t: 08452 307407
• The Motorcycle Rider Training Association (www.rmif.co.uk) t: 01788 538303
• Motorcycle Industry Training Association (MCITA) t: 02476 408 032
• British Motorcyclists Federation (www.bmf.co.uk) t: 0116 254 8818
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (www.rospa.com) t: 0121 248 2000
• Institute of Advanced Motorists (www.iam.org.uk) t: 0208 996 9600

DSA – Get Trained, Save Money!
DSA, in conjunction with the motorcycle industry, have devised a new package of training known as the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS). The scheme is intended to benefit all bike riders who have a full motorcycle licence, irrespective of the size of bike, or the experience level of the rider. You will not need to take a test or even any training if your skills are assessed as satisfactory. You will also earn discounts on your insurance as a result.

The crash statistics amongst motorcyclists would indicate that everyone should at least take a health check of their riding ability from time to time.

Don’t take any unnecessary risks. Get yourself assessed by your local DSA accredited trainer today. You can find your nearest trainer by calling DSA on 0300 200 1122 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/ERS and click on the link Register of post-test motorcycle trainers. To find which insurance companies offer discounts click on Download the Enhanced Rider Scheme leaflet.

What’s next?
Once you’ve been assessed, you’ll have a better idea of which areas of your riding will need working on. You can then focus on finding the course that’s right for you. For most people the bare minimum is a refresher on road positioning, planning ahead and what to do if someone you’re riding with has a crash.

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