Essential Module Two motorcycle skills
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Regardless of the test route, traffic scenarios and junctions encountered, motorcycle road safety and motorcycle control is underpinned by a ‘set’ of specific module two motorcycle skills. Most of these ‘generic’ skills are progressive in their nature and tend to improve over time in direct proportion to a novice riders experience and ongoing investment in professional motorcycle training. Throughout the Module Two motorcycle test, the examiner will assess a riders competency within this framework of key skills. See below for an overview of essential module two motorcycle skills.
Moving away
Moving away is required throughout the MOD 2 test and needs lifesavers & observations every time. [more]
Observations
Effective rear observations (especially lifesavers) can save a lives and must be used throughout MOD 2. [more]
Obstructions
MOD 2 test routes include roads where obstructions are common & riders must create sufficient clearance. [more]
Use of speed
MOD 2 candidates must always observe speed limits and must ensure appropriate use of speed. [more]
Following tips
Correct following distances are vital to motorcycle road safety, allowing riders sufficient room & time to respond. [more]
Positioning
Good road positioning equals the safest route. It results from observation, planning and adjustment. [more]
Normal stop
A safe normal stop position requires effective indication, observation, planning, positioning & slow-control skills. [more]
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KEY SKILLS
Moving away
Motorcycle control
Rear observations
Signals
Clearance & obstructions
Use of speed
Following distances
Maintaining progress
Judgement
Road positioning
Pedestrian crossings
Normal stop position
Awareness & planning
Bends & cornering
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