An essential item of our ridng kit is our helmet,
One thing that s necessary with a helmet is that it fits you properly and I found this video on the web explaining about helmet fit:–
While it is extollng the virtues of “Aria” elmets the information applies whatever the make.
The DSA have a ‘Performance Target’ that “In order to deliver the new EU motorcycle test [the DSA must] develop a network of off-road manoeuvering areas for motorcyclists; and by 29th September 2008, ensure that 51% or more of the population of Great Britain is within travelling time of 45 minutes to an MPTC or within 20 miles distance of an MPTC.”
The attached map shows those new test centres scheduled to be open as of the beginning of 2009.
They also state that “To date DSA has acquired 44 sites”. (There are 66 planned)
In addition they have another 2 for which they do not have planning permission.
A point to consider:- If a government body such as the DSA cannot find enough manoeuvering areas to run the tests, then what chance do the Training Bodies have of finding suitable practice areas?
NEVER assume that car has seen you!!
Even with your lights on., ride as if you were invisible
This video is from the camera mounted in an American Police patrol car and shows their technique to stop a motorcycle.
There is no word as to our police being empowered to use this technique.