Beginners Basic Riding Course for motorcycle and scooter riders with no previous riding experience

The Candidate does not need to have his own motorcycle, but, must be able to ride a bicycle.

(only on Saturdays, starting 8:45am)
 
Duration and Candidate ability requirements

• Training done in one session
• All levels of ability is catered for
  

Course objectives

• At the end of this session the Candidate should
• Know and understand the motorcycles’ controls, and the safe use thereof
• Know and understand the safety aspects surrounding motorcycles, including
  protective gear.
• Be comfortable on the motorcycle
• Be able to pull away and stop safely
• Be able to change gears smoothly
• Know what to look for in a motorcycle suited for his needs
• Know what to look for when buying protective gear
• Know what to look for when buying a helmet

 
Course material and presentation

• Training is provided on a flat, safe, enclosed, private concrete slab
• The Candidate rides on an automatic scooter, to get acquainted with the feel of the motorcycle and its controls until he is ready to ride a manual motorcycle.
• The Candidate is taught how to pull away, and stop, and which brake to use
• The Candidate is taught how to change gears
• The Candidate is taught how to protect himself while riding in traffic.
• The Candidate is taught how to use the traffic around him to protect himself.
• The Candidate is taught defensive riding. 
• The Candidate is advised on the right motorcycle and clothing for his needs to make informed decision when buying such.