The publishers do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources that are contained or referenced in this publication. Expert guidance - thanks to input from trainers in the emergency services, Motorcycle Roadcraft is internationally recognised as the 'gold standard' for riding Extent Learn about the core riding competencies and how to develop self-assessment skills to continuously improve your riding abilities.

Originally taught at Hendon Driving School in 1937, it subsequently reduced the Metropolitan Police's accident rate by over two thirds. (See A history of Metropolitan Police Transport and Driver Training, WWR Fleming). Robin Gwinnett, Training Manager, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Chair, Driver Training Advisory Group (NHS Ambulance) If the injured party is a YAM member and is taken in an ambulance, find out which hospital they are being taken to and be prepared to go with them if possible.

First edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft published

Be safer on the road – with a focus on self-assessment, the Motorcycle Roadcraft system of bike control provides you with a systematic decision-making tool that enables you to deal with hazards and respond to new ones safely and efficiently. It was undertaken with the dedicated help of a Reflective Practitioners group of senior police, fire, ambulance and civilian instructors, whose contribution to the detailed editorial and updating process has been invaluable. Reflective Practitioners TSO and the Police Foundation have announced that the Roadcraft and Motorcycle Roadcraft publications have been updated, and the new versions will be available in late October.

Additionally, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) National Riding Standard is specifically designed to capture the key insights of the GDE framework, with a similar emphasis on the need for new riders to continue to reflect on their skill, knowledge and understanding as they progress through their riding career, and take the necessary steps to close any gaps. 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. The Roadcraft handbooks are recognised as providing the very best in driver and rider training for anyone who wants to take their skills to a higher level. 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” I am usually the one accused of over-complicating things but do you really need to distinguish between single and multi-stage overtakes?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 driver