| 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.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Gloucestershire Constabulary
and Gloucestershire County Council are working in partnership to
offer motorcyclists rider improvement courses.
As in previous years, they will consist of two consecutive Sundays, held at the Gloucestershire Club, Sandhurst Road, Gloucester.
The first Sunday will be classroom based & we will be running through the Police riders handbook, "Motorcycle Roadcraft", a copy of which is included in the course fee. We also include a copy of the latest Highway Code, & a few other goodies.
On the second Sunday we again meet at the Gloucestershire Club, but go out onto the road to put into practice what we discussed on the first day.
The Course fee this year is £48, which includes mid-morning tea/coffee on day 1, & a buffet lunch on both days.
If you want to enrol on a course, then ring the Road Safety Unit at Gloucester Shire Hall on (01452) 425557.
2008 Better Biking Courses Dates
April 20th & 27th.
May 11th & 18th.
June 22nd & 29th.
September 7th & 14th
October 5th & 12th.
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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