Initial Basic Training
Since December 6th, 2010 anybody applying for their first rider permit (provisional licence), must complete a set course of initial basic training with a registered instructor.
This involves a sixteen hour course taken in four separate modules, each module dealing with specific training needs, to equip the new rider with the practical knowledge and ability to ride safely on the road.
The student must successfully complete each module before being allowed to progress to the next module. Each module can be taken when it suits the student.
If you are interested in booking this course or would like more information contact Chris O'Brien.
Note: If you have a rider permit that pre-dates December 6th 2010, you do not have to do the initial basic training course (though it is sensible to invest in training with a qualified instructor).
The I.B.T. Course
Module 1: Three hours
- Personal protective equipment
- Introduction to motorcycle controls
- Technical checks
- Placing the motorcycle on and off the stand
- Walk alongside the motorcycle
- How to start and stop the engine the engine
Module 2: Five hours; Practical
- Move off and stop
- Use of brakes
- Use of gears
- Slow riding
- Figure of eight
- U-turn
- Slalom
- Rear observation and mirrors
- Turning left and right
- Emergenc adjustment of speed
Module 3: Two hours
- Legal requirements
- Rules of the road
- Being seen
- Road surfaces
- Road and lane position
- Rear observation and mirrors
- Speed
- Anticipation and reaction
- Weather conditions
Module 4: Six hours; Practical on road
- Gradients
- Junctions
- Traffic lights
- Roundabouts
- Safe distance
- Anticipation and reaction
- Pedestrian crossings
- Bends
The I.B.T. instructor signs the students log book at the successful completion of each module and signs a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
Each module is priced separately and the cost of module one varies depending on the number of participants (the cost is shared between the number involved up to a maximum of twelve).
For course dates and costs contact Chris O'Brien.
