Enhancing Your Motorbike Riding Skills Could Save You Money, As Well As Your Life
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The number of road accidents which involve motorbike riders remains at approximately 20% of all road accidents, as such the Institute of Advanced Motorist’s (IAM) launched a guide last month which they believe will have an impact on the number of road accidents involving bikes by improving riding skills.
Making riders more aware of the type of evasive action they could take is thought to be the best way forward to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities by honing in on skills which make riders more aware of the dangers which they face when riding. The riding course includes a variety of different riding situations and is aimed at both experienced and inexperienced riders. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has also launched a campaign online to draw bikers attention to the Enhanced Rider Scheme and the huge benefits these courses offer to riders.
As well as helping to save lives and the number of serious accidents, riders who have completed the course or similar approved advanced rider courses can also benefit from having lower insurance premiums. Insurance companies offer discounts to these riders are they are seen to be less of a risk and therefore less likely to make an insurance claim.
With a few months of reasonable weather forecast for many parts of the UK the so called ‘fair weather riders’ should also give consideration to these types of riding courses, to update their riding skills and make them more aware of a variety of different riding conditions, especially if they have not ridden at all over the winter months.
With the number of people switching from cars to bikes expected to continue to rise these types of courses are a vital part of helping car drivers adapt to the differences in driving on two wheels rather than four. The DVLA continues its TV advertising campaign ‘Think Bike’ to draw people’s attention to looking out for the increased number of bikes using the UK roads.
Before buying a motorbike people should also be aware that it is not only cars which are subject to ‘cut and shut’ repairs. Bikes are also being sold by unscrupulous people who have made one bike from at least two others and could be potentially be death traps when ridden. People are being advised to check that the bike has the same numbers as the paperwork and walk away from people who say that the documents are in the post or will be forwarded at a later date.
If you are not sure what you are looking for it would be wise to get a second hand bike checked by institutions such as the AA or RAC, as well as checking that the bike has not been stolen or written off by insurers in the past by having the DVLA check the registration.
Those who are considering changing from a car to a motorbike should be aware that before they take a new machine for a test drive they are required to have valid bike insurance cover. The same applies should people opt for a second hand machine irrespective of whether it is being brought privately or from a motorbike dealer.
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