If you’re a new rider – or recently returned to two wheels – this is the practice guide for you. It’s aimed at people who are working towards their licence, returning to riding after a break or who want to improve their skills.
You won’t find information here about how to ride (you’ll need to consult an instructor for that), but you will find lots of information about how to practise effectively. The aim is to help you practise the techniques that you were initially shown at your training courses. Practising the right way will make you safer on the roads, help reduce your risk of injury and make riding much more enjoyable.
To download a copy of 'Discover Safe Riding' select the following link - Discover Safe Riding [PDF, 1.37MB 116 pages]
Alternatively, you can download individual sections of the 'Discover Safe Riding' booklet from the table below:
Section
No: |
Section Title: |
| 1. |
Cover and Copyright Information (PDF, 178kb) |
| 2. |
Introduction (PDF, 22kb) |
| 3. |
Safety Guidelines (PDF, 39kb) |
| 4. |
Checking your level (PDF, 28kb) |
| 5. |
Learning to become a better rider (PDF, 27kb) |
| 6. |
Recognising how you learn best (PDF, 31kb) |
| 7. |
Nerves can be good and bad for riding (PDF, 26kb) |
| 8. |
Recognising how you are going (PDF, 29kb) |
| 9. |
Recognising when you're going too fast (PDF, 26kb) |
| 10. |
Learning bike control skills (PDF, 59kb) |
| 11. |
Getting the basics right (PDF, 35kb) |
| 12. |
Common mistakes when practising (PDF, 28kb) |
| 13. |
Practice may increase crash risk (PDF, 36kb) |
| 14. |
Other Riders experience (PDF, 55kb) |
| 15. |
The Learning Stages (PDF, 849kb) |
| 16. |
Learning Stage 1 - Learning the basics (PDF, 285kb) |
| 17. |
Learning Stage 2 - Coping with cars and corners (PDF, 191kb) |
| 18. |
Learning Stage 3 - Handling the wide open road (PDF, 256kb) |
| 19. |
Learning Stage 4 - Continuing to improve (PDF, 227kb) |
| 20. |
Definition of terms (PDF, 29kb) |
| 21. |
Want to know even more (PDF, 42kb) |
| 22. |
Training providers (PDF, 36kb) |
| 23. |
Survey (PDF, 54kb) |
| 24. |
Index (PDF, 82kb) |