New online motorcycle training to improve road safety

12.19 | 27 July 2020 | | 1 comment

A free online training course has been launched for moped and motorcycle riders to complete before taking their CBT course.

Ridefree has been developed on the back of an award-winning project to help the Government look at how to deliver motorcycle training.

The project, carried out by the DVSA, Highways England and other partners including Agilysis, invited young riders across the East of England to take part in one of four alternative training approaches free-of-charge.

Participants first completed the training and then answered questions about how the course went, and motorcycling in general.

The new course contains five online learning modules covering:

  • The Highway Code and hazard perception
  • Clothing, equipment and the importance of maintenance 
  • How a rider’s behaviour can affect them and other road users 

The DVSA says Ridefree is designed to help new riders prepare for a lifetime of safe riding.

Mark Winn, DVSA chief driving and riding examiner, said: “As motorcyclists are amongst the most vulnerable road users it’s essential they have the right knowledge and skills needed to stay safe on Britain’s roads.

“Getting the right advice from a professional instructor and the new ride free course helps new riders get the most from their CBT and should improve road safety.”


 

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    Very comprehensive coverage of the issues that new bikers should consider. No audio, or am I missing something? I felt that some of the exercises needed fuller explanation, so it may be that RSOs will be getting those questions in the future. Took me about 40 mins to complete all 6 modules.


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