A BIKESAFE ASSESSMENT CONSISTS OF:

The following 6 categories will be critically assessed by a Police Advanced Motorcyclist - Machine/Legal knowledge, Hazard awareness, Junctions, Overtakes and Security.

The assessment is not a test or training, merely an assessment of your riding capabilities at this time.

Feedback from the assessment should be used positively as part of your rider development, highlighting areas where professional training from an approved instructor/school will enhance your safety and enjoyment.

Each category will be marked on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the lowest score and 5 for excellent understanding and practical demonstration.

To qualify for the insurance discount, a rider must achieve an overall points tally of 25, and attain at least 4 points in each category. Any rider scoring 3 or less in any category can be re assessed at an approved motorcycle training school nominated by Adelaide Insurance. A certificate will be then issued entitling the named holder on proof of identity to a 10% Insurance discount.

MACHINE/LEGAL KNOWLEDGE

Maintenance - Knowledge of weekly and daily checks.
Dangers associated with poor maintenance, especially after a winter break/long lay up.
Carrying Pillion Passengers
Road Traffic Collisions legal responsibilities/Collision scene management.

HAZARD AWARENESS

Defensive Riding Technique, specifically use of appropriate - speed, position, and throttle control.
Early recognition of hazards and appropriate action.
Information gathering and Decision-making, measuring the rider's ability to identify changing traffic conditions and act effectively.

JUNCTIONS

Riders should demonstrate a high level of awareness at junctions, optimising position, speed and gears.
Recognition of the risks associated with overtaking at or on the approach to a junction.
Do not assume that the emerging driver has seen your bike approach, and is going to give way. Be proactive and ride defensively.

CORNERING

Riders should demonstrate good observation and planning on the approach to a corner.
The Position, Speed and Gear of the bike on the approach to a corner must be relevant to other factors such as view, junctions, entrances, road surface condition and traffic flow.
The rider must be able to stop the bike in the distance he can see to be clear.

OVERTAKING

Riders should demonstrate a high degree of planning before attempting to overtake, optimising road position, approach speed, view, correct gear, hazard awareness and rear observation.
The rider should know where an overtake is going to finish, before committing to the manoeuvre.

SECURITY

Demonstrate an understanding of theft avoidance, whether the bike is parked at home or at another location.
Awareness of approved security devices and their function.

Constable W. Holden
The Police Service of Nothern Ireland,
Mahon Road, Portadown, Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT62 3EH

Tel: Portadown 02838366109
email: psni@bikesafe.co.uk