What is advanced motorcycling?

“Advanced” motorcycling is the ability to control the position and speed of the machine safely, systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to make reasonable progress unobtrusively, with skill and responsibility.

This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of riding competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation and planning.

All this must be co-coordinated with good handling skills. The motorcycle will always be at the right place on the road at the right time, travelling at the right speed with the correct gear engaged and can always be stopped safely in the distance that can be seen to be clear.

WHAT THE IAM NZ HAS TO OFFER

IAM advanced rider training is based on a planned system of riding taught to Police riders, both in the UK and NZ. This system is explained in two excellent publications available from the IAM in the UK as well as selected other on-line booksellers. These books are:

• The Police Rider’s Handbook to Better Motorcycling, ISBN 978 0 11 341143 6
• How to be a Better Rider, ISBN 0956223915

The planned system applies equally to all motorcyclists from scooters through to large capacity sport bikes. The test may be taken on any powered two wheeler capable of sustaining the national speed limit where conditions allow.

By attaining outstanding situational awareness and other skills taught by IAM, you will be able to deal with both planned and unplanned events in a confident and skilled manner. Who wouldn’t want to increase their enjoyment of riding on 2 wheels, raising skills and reduce the risk of coming to serious harm all at the same time?