Gloucestershire Constabulary

Gloucestershire Constabulary

ROADcraft Better Riding Courses

On an average day in Gloucestershire 7 people are injured in road accidents, that is equivalent to one injury for every mile of road in this county each year.

95% of these accidents could have been prevented by an overall improvement in driving standards.

AIM

The course is aimed at full licence holders, it is designed to enhance existing skills and will act as an introduction to Advanced riding.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD RIDER?

A good level of attention
Accurate observation
Matching the vehicle's speed and direction to the situation
Awareneness of risks inherent in particular road and traffic situations.
Acting of their own limitations and those of the vehicle on the roads
Skillful use of controls

PRESS RELEASE

Following the request from Cpl.Mark Wheeler, RAF Police at RAF Innsworth, Gloucester a Bikesafe Rider Awareness day was held on Wednesday 26th June.
16 riders attended and were given a theory presentation in the morning and after lunch went out for assessed rides with Police Class 1 riders.

COURSE INFORMATION

Gloucestershire Constabulary, Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue (who are providing the venue), are working in partnership to offer motorcyclists rider improvement courses.

The courses will consist of two Sundays, held at:

Gloucester Fire Station
Eastern Avenue
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 4LP

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The cost is £48, which includes a copy of "Roadcraft", "Not the Blue Book" & an up to date Highway Code. It also covers morning tea/coffee on the first Sunday, & lunch both days.

If you want to enrol on a course, then ring the Road Safety Unit at Gloucester Shire Hall on (01452) 425557.

2009 Better Biking Courses Dates

April 5th & 12th

May 24th & 31st

June 7th & 14th June

26th July & 2nd August

13th & 20th September

For Further Information Please Contact

PC 520 Martyn Hillier

BikeSafe Co-ordinator,
Gloucestershire Constabulary,
Operations Centre,
Bamfurlong Lane,
Cheltenham,
Glos GL51 6ST

Tel Direct Dial 01242 276443

Email: betterbiking@bikesafe.co.uk

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