Very good video. Planning on a bike prevents all sorts of problems. If in doubt on a bike, take it easy and stay safe. Go on some courses, such as BIKESAFE and others from where you passed your CBT. They may offer Motorway courses and extended practice and theory which you hadn't learnt during CBT. Enjoy yourselves and stay safe.
I have a 50cc scooter and have been driving for about 4 years was wondering if you could give me some advice how to emergency stop effectively. I've recently had a scary near-miss where a driver reversed fast out onto my side of the road, on a residential lane, which I had to carry out an emergency stop. My scooter shook vigorously and I nearly lost control of it, can you please point out what I did wrong and how I can avoid it?
@UWEandrew I'm nothing to do with DC, but I am an experianced biker....It sounds like you grabbed the front brake rather than squeezing it firmily, it's one of the hardest things to do but it allows the contact patch for the front wheel to expand enough so later on you've got more grip for braking...when I finally do some advanced training this is one of the areas I want to work on, i find i get stiff with the bike in an emergency, which is one of the worst things to do, but we all have faults
You have to remember that being an advanced instructor and an advanced rider are two separate things. Police riders, whilst very competent, usually lack the necessary teaching skills in order to educate riders in advanced techniques- as they are not instructors themselves- and therefore, after undertaking a BIKESAFE, choosing advanced instruction from the IAM or RoSPA is usually a good option if you want to learn
It is potentially dangerous to be doing 'blindspot checks' before overtaking. If everything in front of you suddenly changes when you are in an overtaking position you are risking a lot by looking behind you at this critical moment. All the checks prior to overtaking should be done on the mirrors. Thanks for raising the point.
@vardypeeps i agree: forward observation is key. NEVER put your bike where your mind or eyes have not been first.
(a good acronym to help with observation is to think 'EMMA')
'Eyes Moving Mind Alert'
BIKESAFE, IAM, DIAmond, RoSPA- it's all invaluable training. If you passed your test years ago and have done nothing since, then perhaps it's time to get an assessment? (or do you think you don't need advanced training?!)
150 quid for a cheap endcan? or less for training?
Bikesafe rocks! I did the Met. one and it was brilliant. All forces should do this as a matter of course, and it should be the first port-of-call for offences instead of points and a fine (which teaches nothing and doesn't improve rider safety).
Very good video. Planning on a bike prevents all sorts of problems. If in doubt on a bike, take it easy and stay safe. Go on some courses, such as BIKESAFE and others from where you passed your CBT. They may offer Motorway courses and extended practice and theory which you hadn't learnt during CBT. Enjoy yourselves and stay safe.
TheWezz69 5 months ago
7:30 overtake whislt a juncton is on the right??
instruct2008 6 months ago
Great video. Really liked the example with the lorry and holding position.
ridernew19 6 months ago
Where were the life savers on the overtakes. I dont agree with some of the bike safe procedures.
dukestt 8 months ago
Just doing my fourth one in a weeks time and a trakc run at Castle Combe thrown in!
dolau12 9 months ago
Hello DC Police,
I have a 50cc scooter and have been driving for about 4 years was wondering if you could give me some advice how to emergency stop effectively. I've recently had a scary near-miss where a driver reversed fast out onto my side of the road, on a residential lane, which I had to carry out an emergency stop. My scooter shook vigorously and I nearly lost control of it, can you please point out what I did wrong and how I can avoid it?
Thanks,
Andrew.
UWEandrew 10 months ago
@UWEandrew I'm nothing to do with DC, but I am an experianced biker....It sounds like you grabbed the front brake rather than squeezing it firmily, it's one of the hardest things to do but it allows the contact patch for the front wheel to expand enough so later on you've got more grip for braking...when I finally do some advanced training this is one of the areas I want to work on, i find i get stiff with the bike in an emergency, which is one of the worst things to do, but we all have faults
markgr1nyer 8 months ago
Love the overtake at a junction at 7:30. Easy to talk a good game, isn't it?
Rogerborg 1 year ago
Cracking video, that has to be one of the best videos of this type I have seen, from one RAT to another, keep up the good work. :-)
Jackrabbit4520 1 year ago 2
Thanks for the vid, good info here.
You have to remember that being an advanced instructor and an advanced rider are two separate things. Police riders, whilst very competent, usually lack the necessary teaching skills in order to educate riders in advanced techniques- as they are not instructors themselves- and therefore, after undertaking a BIKESAFE, choosing advanced instruction from the IAM or RoSPA is usually a good option if you want to learn
thanks for posting this! please give it a try
learn2rideVIDEOS 1 year ago
It is potentially dangerous to be doing 'blindspot checks' before overtaking. If everything in front of you suddenly changes when you are in an overtaking position you are risking a lot by looking behind you at this critical moment. All the checks prior to overtaking should be done on the mirrors. Thanks for raising the point.
tomwhite101 1 year ago
good advice given, but not a single blind spot check was given on any overtakes....
skitzobiker1 1 year ago
Love that forward observation where the lady stepped out in the road. Good thinking
vardypeeps 1 year ago
@vardypeeps i agree: forward observation is key. NEVER put your bike where your mind or eyes have not been first.
(a good acronym to help with observation is to think 'EMMA')
'Eyes Moving Mind Alert'
BIKESAFE, IAM, DIAmond, RoSPA- it's all invaluable training. If you passed your test years ago and have done nothing since, then perhaps it's time to get an assessment? (or do you think you don't need advanced training?!)
150 quid for a cheap endcan? or less for training?
your life, your choice
learn2rideVIDEOS 1 year ago
Bikesafe rocks! I did the Met. one and it was brilliant. All forces should do this as a matter of course, and it should be the first port-of-call for offences instead of points and a fine (which teaches nothing and doesn't improve rider safety).
Grimbeard 1 year ago 5
@Grimbeard Well said, Beardie!
lurcherlongdog 1 year ago