Avoid making these easy motorcycle mistakes [learner, advanced, & back to biking]
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2023
- A selection of easy mistakes to make when riding a motorcycle whether as learner riders working towards the DVSA DAS motorcycle module 2 test, or training beyond the test.
Some of these riders have passed their tests, some recently, some over 30 years ago, and others are still on the journey to their module 1 and 2 tests, as learner riders. Being a car driver doesn't guarantee your implementation of the rules of the road, and your skills are perfect, and fore everyone, every day is a learning day!
Be aware, when a good instructor raises their voice, it is usually due to urgency, not annoyance.
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See you soon,
Leanna
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This accurate instructor anticipation before the trainee gets into too much danger is, in my opinion, the difference between a qualified instructor and a great instructor, well done Leanna. Also, the trainee not getting up to speed earlier, this is exactly why I get angry with the "it's a limit, not a target" crowd...tell that to the following car that's threating our safety and will then make a dangerous overtake.
Totally agree - my heart was in my mouth just watching these. Great videos however and beneficial to watch, which I share with my wife who is just starting out as a learner.
I couldn't agree more. Way back in '76 my (car) instructor (I'd already 'passed'' 🤣 my bike test by then) was very clear in getting up to the speed limit of the road as quicky as possible. (We were in a Mini...so....it took a while...😂) Kudos to Leanna for effectively putting herself at risk to 'protect' her student. If it hasn't been already, I think this video should be played back to him to show him the lenghs she went to, to protect him.
I'll try to edit the end screen so you can read it as the video links are currently covering the writing! I did review the footage with the rider, who asserted they didn't even realise they'd made the mistakes. This is worrying as they were a long time car driver and a back to biking after 30 or so years away from it, so already held a full licence. Thanks for your kind comments 😊
@@motorcyclelessonsukI had a student who *repeatedly* made similar errors (and many others) despite being given guidance. He was dumbfounded when I told him that I could not issue a CBT certificate. He then threatened to "hunt me down and take me out" with his car. Attitude eh? 🤦♂️
@@MotorSportsFan46 haha yes, unfortunately there's the odd instance where people don't seem to want to learn, and think we will just give them the certificate they want. Bizarrely, they don't seem to see we are trying to keep them and others safe 🤔🤷
OMG. How do you stay calm 😂🤣😂 that reminds me of the over day I was behind a L plater and they did most of what you’ve just shown us I pulled along side at some lights and politely suggested they get some more training and he said he can’t wait until he can have the same bike as me which I was horrified as my bike is a 1300 so I just smiled and said get the proper training first. Fair play to all who train the newbies. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂👍👍👍👍
Haha, yes it can be frightening watching others sometimes 😬🤔Hopefully they took your advice 👍
Jesus wept that last clip at the roundabout junction was a tense one 😮 . I also think that a lot of students on their DAS are so so so intent on making sure that when moving away that they are so focused on doing that properly that they can kinda forget to look for dangers ahead . The lass Rebecca did perfect life savers then turned left at a junction without looking right but i get why she did it . Her original emphasis was on pulling away correctly but forgot to look right ….. every day is a school day tho
Yes it's very difficult to do everything right, all at the same time. Machine control, observations, and taking opportunities in good time when safe, it's such a lot to implement simultaneously! Rebecca went on to pass with flying colours once she had a bit more experience & hats off to her, she practised a lot on her own 125 which makes the world of difference 👍
@@motorcyclelessonsuk Seems there's a lot of debate online regarding those who want to do full A license via DAS, whether they should just do DAS in a week or two then get a big bike immediately, or ride a 125 on a CBT for while, perhaps mixing a few lessons in too, then doing the tests later. As in instructor, which method would you say delivers a better pass chance and which method creates a better, safer rider?
@@fenrir7969 at Roadcraft, we don't offer intensive courses for inexperienced riders. The safest way to learn in my opinion, is gaining experience over time. We train our riders on 125s until they show us consistency in their machine control and road procedures. We don't like to put people on a big bike too soon, as the transition is actually far easier and safer once we know the student has the skill not to suddenly launch themselves across the road by a momentary lapse of concentration with clutch and throttle. Building road and traffic experience on the road, and machine control skills off road on a 125 first means we have a very low accident rate and a very high pass rate, many with 0 faults. I'm also confident our riders are safer once they have passed than they would be if we raced through an intensive course with them just to hope they passed the test.
@@motorcyclelessonsuk That makes perfect sense to be honest, thank you for getting back to me. A friend of mine is a proper car enthusiast and has had all kinds of fast cars over the years. Having seen my little 300 though it got him wondering what the best way would be to get on two wheels as he's always liked bikes, just never taken the plunge.
Brilliant video.. Re 5. 03, as an ex instructor I have to bite my tongue when in general conversation I hear the words "and then this car just came from nowhere".
Where is nowhere? haha.
Haha exactly! I'm not so good at biting my tongue though... 😬😂
Im a new rider and watch these videos all the time very helpful thanks
You're welcome. I'm glad you're finding them useful 😊
You are a brilliant instructor - so calm and measured, even in potentially very dangerous situations. Bravo!
Thank you, it comes with practise I think. I'm not sure I used to feel as calm when I first started instructing, but there comes a time when we've seen most things happen before! Thanks for your comment.
Oh my god how cool are you. I would of been screaming at that rider, Every day is a learning day some people just dont learn thats the problem 😵💫😂please make some more videos really good stuff.👍👍
Haha thanks. Have a browse on my channel - there's lots of videos up already 😊 I tend to upload one a week, next one tomorrow ☺️ Thanks for your kind comments.
Phew...some close calls there. Well done to the Instructor though. The back to biking clips were really worrying to say the person drives a car on the roads usually.
Thanks, yes it's surprising seeing the varying competencies even with those who have been driving for years. Thanks for your comment 😊
The last rider "ok back to offroad training for abit"
Difficult to practise lane discipline off road though isn't it 😬
Lol either go or dont go, but dont half go. I guess there's only one way to learn!😂 In this day and age im surprised theres not a decent bike simulator for total novices.
Haha, yes, that would be helpful wouldn't it!
hi Leanne 🙂
I finally get to watch this video
hmm i think this video needed an 18 rating for scary ride for the instructor i think Russ is hasn't quite given you full title there,
he should of said !! that's the difference between qualified instructor and a GREAT qualified instructor!! just my thoughts Leanne 🤣
yes it would be interesting to hear your heart beat in those kind of moments .
its a fantastic job that some of you instructors do
i do think if you don't get up to speed it surprises the car driver who is expecting you to be gone!!
safe ride and stay healthy
from your no1 stalker Kev 🤩
Haha thanks Kev. Apologies for the delayed reply, I've finally gone back to work this week and then immediately picked up a bug 🤧 so running a little on empty!
I agree that car drivers expect us to get up to speed and away.
Thanks as always for your kind comments 😊
my fault for not watching it within a day or so 🤣🤣🤣 i had the dreaded bug at Christmas, i was in spain at the time 🤭so i thought id left it with them 🤭
hope you feel better soon.
kind regards stalker kev @@motorcyclelessonsuk
1st 😂👍
😂 Is this the first 1st you have so far on my channel?! Hope you're well 😊
Hi Leanna, hope you had a good Christmas. I’m going to buy you a heart monitor, as you said it would definitely make interesting reading haha 🙂 PS I know how to do CPR 👍
Haha thanks Ian 😂
@@motorcyclelessonsuk Heart monitors available in various colours on Amazon, failing that the numbers 999 🤣🤣🤣 Hope you’re keeping well 🙂
Good lord, sorry, but that rider at the end… I don’t mean to single him out, but I didn’t even notice an L plate. How can someone be that oblivious to basic lane discipline… very concerning riding…
Bet you’ve seen some things this year!
We all make mistakes, just some more and bigger than others 😬😅. Life’s a journey - stay safe all and keep learning!
Yes, we see all sorts! The thing is, these mistakes are very common and we actually see them quite regularly, even with people who have driven cars for years. It makes us realise how the average road user can vary in their ability to uphold the rules of the road 😬 Thanks again 😊
No L plate as he was on a back to biking course so would have had a full licence but not ridden for a while. Back in the 80s you could get a full licence on almost “ride round the block without crashing and when I step out do an emergency stop” from the examiner.
Jeeze, how do you stay so calm😮
I think it's a matter of having seen it all before. We usually have an idea if what will go wrong before it happens if that makes sense. So it's not a surprise when it does! The difficulty is striking the balance between over instructing and pre-empting a mistake to keep people safe.
Leanna I bet your heart nearly jumped out of your chest…I could hear sheer panic in your voice but you stayed calm…jeez…what a stressful job you have!!
Haha, yes, there are times when I feel a little less calm than others. Thanks for the comment 😊
I know we all have to learn and are very nervous when learning and training. It made me cringe watching this and your heart rate must of been sky high.
It's certainly not easy remembering to do everything at once when learning. Sometimes I do wonder if I should get my "smart watch" out again and track the ups and downs of the day's heart rate 😂 Thanks for your comment 😊
Gosh those riders were shocking. Must not be a driver.
I think people should be required to drive for at least 5 years before getting a motorbike license.
I think people should be required to ride a motorcylcle for two years before being allowed to apply for a drivers licence. 🙂 I wonder what your videos would look like when you started to learn to drive? I'm not being horrible...just put yourself in his shoes...
Almost all (but there are exceptions) of these riders already had a driving licence and experience driving on the road. The average road user can vary quite considerably in their skills, which is what keeps us instructors in a job 😬😉😂 Thanks for your comments 😊
It's interesting isn't it? Which is more likely to promote safety, a car or bike first?! 😉😂
@@motorcyclelessonsuk I reckon theory test first (either car or bike) then do a CBT, then can take car or bike lessons. If everyone had to start on the smallest lightest category of road vehicle first I think car drivers especially would be much better. As a side affect, we'd likely have a lot more bikers on the road!