Advanced Motorcycling Skills
19 JANUARY 2007
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ADVANCED RIDING IS NOT
RACING. IF IT FEELS TOO FAST,IT IS NOT ADVANCED.
ADVANCED RIDING IS NOT
ABOUT SPEED IT IS ABOUT SKILL.
HOW GOOD A RIDER ARE
YOU?
Listed below are the main
faults noted by IAM examiners; few of the faults would by themselves be
sufficient to bring about failure. Faults have been analysed only regarding
unsuccessful candidates, but it should be noted that those who did reach the
standard also made mistakes too! The perfect rider has yet to be tested.
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78% |
Hazard Procedure & Cornering: Incorrect assessment. Poor safety margin. Unsystematic procedure. |
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72% |
Use of Gears: Late selection. Intermediate gears not used to advantage. |
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70% |
Positioning: Incorrect for both left & right turns. |
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60% |
Braking: Late application. |
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58% |
Distance Observation: Late planning & assessment of traffic conditions. |
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48% |
Method of Approach: Too fast approach. Coasted to compulsory stops. Offside at "KEEP LEFT" signs. |
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40% |
Vehicle Sympathy: Not expressed in use of clutch, brakes, throttle & gears. |
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38% |
Gear Changing: Harsh selection. Changed down with relaxed throttle. |
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38% |
Traffic Observation: Poor anticipation. Late reaction. |
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38% |
Overtaking: Too close prior to overtake. On bends. In face of approaching traffic. Cutting in after overtake. |
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36% |
Observation & Obedience: Failure to conform to STOP &/or KEEP LEFT signs. |
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28% |
Manoeuvring: Lacked judgement & control. |
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26% |
Correct Use of Speed: Excessive in country lanes. Failure to make adequate progress in 70 mph areas. |
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22% |
Speed Limits: Exceeding Speed Limits. |
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20% |
Restraint: Insufficient demonstrated. |
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14% |
Maintaining Adequate Progress: Not maintained when safe to do so. |
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14% |
Hand or Mechanical Signals: Late or misleading. |
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14% |
Correct use of Horn: Failed to use when required. |
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12% |
Acceleration: Uneven. Poor acceleration sense. |
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8% |
Obstructing other vehicles: Loitering at minor hazards, also cutting in. |