Roadcraft Online contains the same content as the hard copy, as well as a series of quizzes and video resources designed to ‘bring key concepts to life’.

The system promotes careful observation, early anticipation and planning, and a systematic use of the controls to achieve maximum machine stability. It is a systematic way of dealing with an unpredictable environment. It is central to Motorcycle Roadcraft, drawing together all other riding skills in a coordinated response to road and traffic conditions. It gives you the time to select the best position, speed and gear to negotiate the hazards safely and efficiently. A useful aid to remember the System of Motorcycle Control is the mnemonic IPSGA. This stands for: Robin Gwinnett, Training Manager, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Chair, Driver Training Advisory Group (NHS Ambulance) Interactive quizzes - a the end of each section there are interactive quizzes for the students to take and test themselves. This new edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft was produced with the strategic oversight of a Standing Advisory Board with representatives from major police and civilian riding organisations, to whom we are most grateful. Standing Advisory Board 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 driverThe 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? TSO and the Police Foundation are pleased to announce that Roadcraft and Motorcycle Roadcraft have been updated for 2020 and due to publish in late October. Exclusive video clips - contains nine exclusive videos showing key manoeuvres, including limit points and overtaking.

Basically the difference is the level of training they have received and the assessments they have completed. The four categories are: Trainee Observer, Local Observer, National Observer and Local Assessor. What do I do in the event of an accident whilst on an observed ride? 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. Since 1955, Roadcraft has been developed and updated by leading experts. Several new editions have been published between 1960 and 2013, each incorporating changes in legislation and improvements in driving practice while retaining the best of the previous editions. In 1965, the first edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft was published, followed by further editions between 1973 and 2013. Understand the four-phase system of motorcycle control and how you can apply it to all riding situations, including reducing the risks that riders face from the actions of other road users.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. More detail can be found in HTBABR p26 and Roadcraft p27. What happens once I’ve passed my Advanced Test? 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. 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.

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). Users can work at their own pace: A licence for a student will last 12 months from when they first log in, allowing them to work at their own pace to complete the course. Learn new skills – new full colour 3D illustrations and diagrams to help you learn the key principles and techniques for better riding. The Police Foundation would like to thank the many individuals and organisations who gave so freely of their time and expertise in the preparation of this new edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft. Particular thanks go to Dr Lisa Dorn, Associate Professor of Driver Behaviour and Director of the Driving Research Group, Cranfield University; Dr Gemma Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Open University; Dr Julie Gandolfi, Driving Research Ltd; and Craig Arnold, Forensic Collision Investigator, Merseyside Police. Some sections of material in Chapters 1 and 3 are adapted from Human Aspects of Police Driving by kind permission of Dr Gordon Sharp and Police Scotland.Exclusive video clips: contains nine exclusive videos showing key manoeuvres, including the limit point and overtaking. I understand that I am deemed to be in control of my own vehicle at all times, and neither the group known as York Advanced Motorcyclists or my observer are responsible for my actions. My Vehicle is also in a roadworthy condition, is properly insured and complies with all the appropriate legal requirements. I also understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have a current driving licence for the vehicle I am riding. I will comply with all the appropriate laws and regulations governing my vehicle and the rules of the Highway Code. Whilst out on the road with us, we take your safety very seriously

The new editions of these iconic titles have been developed in consultation with expert representatives from the police and other emergency services. Access the content anywhere: the e-learning platform is internet-based and compatible with any device. Guided by a working group of experienced instructors, Motorcycle Roadcraft is essential learning for police officers preparing for the demands of operational riding. Four reasons to buy it Prepared through close consultation with the police, other emergency services and driving instructors, readers can look forward to:A revised overtaking chapter with separate sections on passing stationary vehicles, single stage overtakes, and multi-stage overtakes. Full text and images - the e-learning platform contains the full text and images from the latest edition of Roadcraft. 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” A revised overtaking chaper with separate sections on passing stationary vehicles, single stage overtakes and multi-stage overtakes. More detail can be found in HTBABR p23 and Roadcraft p172. What is the System of Motorcycle Control?