Advanced Riding Refresher
The Advanced Riding Refresher is a comprehensive two-day course designed to refresh and enhance the advanced riding skills of motorcyclists. Led by RoSPA's top examiners, this course focuses on on-road coaching, theory, and feedback to hone existing riding skills. Participants’ will undergo a thorough refresher on key skills required to meet the high standards demanded by the RoSPA Advanced Test. The advanced rider training covers topics such as the use of the 'system of Roadcraft', hazard awareness, positioning, and human factors influencing riding.
What does the refresher motorcycle course cover?
Candidate-led content: Tailored content led by candidates to address specific areas of riding that need refreshing to achieve a RoSPA gold standard ride.
Updates on the Highway Code: Comprehensive updates on the latest changes and regulations in the Highway Code to ensure riders are informed and compliant with current traffic laws.
Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:
Consistent application of Roadcraft System
Develop the ability to consistently apply the 'system of Roadcraft' when encountering road hazards, ensuring safe and efficient navigation.
Responsibility for personal and others safety
Demonstrate a heightened sense of responsibility for personal safety as well as the safety of others while riding a motorcycle, fostering a culture of safety on the road.
Effective application of traffic law
Apply traffic laws and procedures effectively during motorcycle riding, adhering to legal requirements and promoting responsible riding behaviour.
Identification and mitigation of human factors
Identify and mitigate the effects of human factors on riding performance, enhancing decision-making abilities and minimising risk factors.
Demonstration of advanced riding skills
Showcase advanced riding skills necessary to undertake the RoSPA Advanced Test, ensuring readiness to meet and exceed test standards.
Benefits of the course:
For employers
- Skill maintenance and risk reduction: Maintain a high level of skill among team members, reducing occupational road risk and demonstrating commitment to staff health and safety.
For delegates
- Skill maintenance and enhancement: Ensure’ maintenance of the highest skill level and stay updated on advanced riding techniques to promote safety and proficiency.
- Development of critical thinking skills: Review and enhance riding skills to become a 'thinking rider', fostering critical thinking and proactive risk management on the road.
- Increased hazard awareness and defensive riding techniques: Increase awareness of road hazards and adopt defensive riding techniques to prevent crashes or injuries, promoting a safer riding environment for oneself and others.
This refresher motocycle course is tailored to meet your needs if:
✓ Highway code knowledge: A good knowledge of the Highway Code is essential for this course. It ensures that you have a strong foundation in the rules and regulations of the road, which are vital for safe and lawful riding.
✓ Own motorcycle: You should be willing to provide your own motorcycle for the course. This motorcycle must be fully insured for training purposes, roadworthy and legally compliant.
✓ Refresher for RoSPA advanced test: Require a refresher for the three-yearly retest for the RoSPA advanced test or hold a previous advanced
riding award.
✓ Aim for RoSPA Gold standard ride: Seek to maintain and improve advanced riding skills to achieve a RoSPA gold standard ride, demonstrating excellence in riding proficiency and safety.