About Advanced Drivers and Riders
Leading the way in road safety training
At Advanced Drivers and Riders Northern Ireland, we are dedicated volunteers that want to see you avail of the top-notch training and guidance which we also received and now wish to pass on. Our focus is on advancing road safety through expert instruction and practical techniques, we use both Roadcraft and Motorcycle Roadcraft (these are the handbooks for Police Drivers and Riders) ensuring that the best systems and techniques are employed. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadcraft )
What is Advanced Driving and Riding?
The following definition of Advanced Driving/Riding was agreed between the RoSPA, DVSA, IAM Roadsmart and the Police in 1997 and still stands:
“Advanced driving or riding is the ability to control the position and speed of the machine safely, systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to progress unobtrusively with skill and responsibility.
This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of riding competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation, and planning. This must be co-ordinated with good handling skills.
The machine should be in the right place on the road, at the right time, travelling at the right speed with the correct gear engaged and will be able to stop safely on its own side of the road in the distance that can be seen to be clear.”
Advanced Riding begins with understanding the System of Motorcycle Control as documented in “Motorcycle Roadcraft, the Police Riders’ Handbook”. This System (Information, Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration – often referred to as IPSGA) is the “systematically” part of the above definition. When correctly applied to any road or traffic situation, it will result in the rider and bike always “being in the right place… travelling at the right speed…in the correct gear”, resulting in a safe, smooth and above all ENJOYABLE ride!
Join us to elevate your driving and motorcycling skills today.
Expert Tutors
Our team of experienced tutors ensures that you receive the highest level of training and guidance to enhance your driving and motorcycling skills.
Tailored Programs
If you have been investigating advanced driving or riding courses, you may well have seen statements like "a tutor/observer will be appointed to you". Well we don't do that! Whilst all tutors are trained to a very high level, they all have their own personalities and specialisms, as do YOU, and so over the course of you becoming "test Ready" you will actually have been out with quite a few Tutors.
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Safety Focus
Safety is at the core of everything we do. From defensive driving tactics to motorcycle safety measures, we prioritise your well-being on the road.
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