Motorcycle roadcraft: the police rider's handbook

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Originally taught at Hendon Driving School in 1937, it subsequently reduced the Metropolitan Police's accident rate by over two thirds. (See A history of Metropolitan Police Transport and Driver Training, WWR Fleming). The Roadcraft system of car control has been used for over 75 years by police drivers. It is an integral part of the Roadcraft driver and rider handbooks, and remains unchanged to this day.

Access the content from anywhere - the e-learning platform is internet based and compatible with any device. Three out of four collisions are caused by driver error. The commonest errors are failure to look properly, judge the other person's speed or path or loss of control How Roadcraft can help you become a better driver The new versions include a revised chapter on overtaking – with separate sections on passing stationary vehicles, single stage overtakes and multi-stage overtakes – and new explanations of advanced concepts, such as limit points on left-hand bends. Interactive quizzes: at the end of each section there are interactive quizzes for students to test themselves. Become a better rider – the techniques outlined in Motorcycle Roadcraft will help you become a safer and more skilful rider in the most demanding situations.Someone on another (now defunct) board created a spreadsheet and did some sums. Gist of the results were that for the single (aka 'momentum' overtake, you have to commit earlier due to the speed differential. This edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft has been approved by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Police Scotland, which are satisfied that it reflects current best practice in police rider instruction and takes into account the relevant views of civilian experts. Motorcycle Roadcraft is the definitive guide to better, safer riding. Incorporating current evidence-based practice, it is recognised as the leading manual in police rider training. Endorsed by the emergency services and civilian driving organisations, Motorcycle Roadcraft is suitable for all emergency service riders and members of the public wishing to take their riding skills to a higher level. Expert guidance - thanks to input from trainers in the emergency services, Motorcycle Roadcraft is internationally recognised as the 'gold standard' for riding Extent The Roadcraft handbooks are recognised as providing the very best in driver and rider training for anyone who wants to take their skills to a higher level. Prepared through extensive consultation with experts, they will make a significant contribution to improved road safety and help users become safer and more skilful on the road”

Memorably, I bailed out of a 'momentum' overtake almost alongside the vehicle I was lining up to pass when a Lamborghini came round the corner I was overtaking towards at a crazy speed - probably well over 100 mph. I only managed that because I wasn't carrying a big speed differential into the overtake. A revised overtaking chapter with separate sections on passing stationary vehicles, single stage overtakes, and multi-stage overtakes. The Police Foundation would like to thank IAM RoadSmart (formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists) for providing a financial contribution towards the cost of producing this handbook. Learn new skills - new full-colour 3D illustrations help you learn key principles and techniques for better riding Be safer on the road – with a focus on self-assessment, the Motorcycle Roadcraft system of bike control provides you with a systematic decision-making tool that enables you to deal with hazards and respond to new ones safely and efficiently.The publishers do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources that are contained or referenced in this publication.

Understand the four-phase system of car control and how you can apply it to all driving situations. Any Observer in this club taking out an associate as part of the introductory briefing will always give the disclaimer as this is part of the Motorcycle Observer’s Introductory Drill ... The disclaimer is: The last edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft was published in 2013 and was the first edition to feature the European Goals for Driver Education (GDE). The GDE framework set out the competences that driver training in the UK and EU should focus on to produce the safest possible drivers and riders. It emphasised higher-level competences such as taking into account human factors that can affect riding behaviour even before the rider gets onto a motorcycle, managing personal risk factors, and developing accurate self-assessment so that every rider continues to reflect on and improve their competence throughout their riding career. The Police Foundation is an independent charity that researches, understands and works to improve policing. The system of motorcycle control explained in Motorcycle Roadcraft is a methodical approach to hazards which increases your safety by giving you more time to react in complex situations. What machines does Motorcycle Roadcraft cover?

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From 1994, the Police Foundation took responsibility for producing Roadcraft, widening the range to include Towing Roadcraft (2000), Fleetcraft(2001) a DVD edition, Roadcraft: the Police Driver's Course in Advanced Driving(2005) and Roadcraft Online(2017).

Motorcycle Roadcraft is the police handbook for rider training. It's used by all the emergency services and forms a key reference for riding instructors. Key features: The aim of Motorcycle Roadcraft is to improve your riding ability. Your safety and that of other road users depends on your awareness of what’s happening around you and your ability to control the position and speed of your machine relative to everything else on the road. A collision or even a near miss can be the result of a lapse in riding skill. Motorcycle Roadcraft aims to help you become a better rider by increasing your awareness of all the factors that affect your riding – your own capabilities, the characteristics of your machine, and the road and traffic conditions, including the actions of other road users that can put you at risk. Roadcraft:The Police Driver’s Handbook and Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider’s Handbookhave become the essential guides for better, safer driving and riding. Incorporating current best practice, they are recognised as the gold standard in advanced police driver/rider training and are used by all police forces, other emergency services, the armed services and the general public . Updates for this new edition include a new overtaking chapter with separate sections on passing stationary vehicles, single stage overtakes, and multi-stage overtakes and new explanations of advanced concepts, such as limit points on left-hand bends. Take control. Make safe, prevent further injury or damage. Do not put yourself or others in danger.Learn about the core driving competencies and how to develop self-assessment skills to continuously improve your driving abilities. Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication was correct at the time of press, neither the author and/or the publisher assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss and/or damage caused by any errors and/or omissions, whether such errors and/or omissions result from negligence, accident, and/or any other cause. This publication is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of qualified emergency services driving instructors. The reader should take independent advice relating to his/her driving ability from persons with appropriate qualifications. Updates for this latest edition include a new overtaking chapter with separate sections on passing stationary vehicles, single stage overtakes, and multi-stage overtakes and new explanations of advanced concepts, such as limit points on left-hand bends. Guided by a working group of experienced instructors, Motorcycle Roadcraft is essential learning for police officers preparing for the demands of operational riding Related products Learn about the core riding competencies and how to develop self-assessment skills to continuously improve your riding abilities. Expert guidance - with input from trainers in the emergency services, Motorcycle Roadcraft is recognised internationally as the 'gold standard' for riding. It includes updated information on safe cornering techniques and a new chapter on emergency response riding