Course Title
Advanced Police Motorcycle Course
Course manager
Jim Sampson
Who should attend?
Any officer requiring an Advanced Authorisation for their role.
Course entry requirements
Full Motorcycle licence and completed an Advanced assessment.
Venue of course
Warwickshire Police LDC
Duration of course
20 days
Delivery method
Practical assessment
Kit/Equipment required
Additional Information
Aim
To ensure safe use of police motorcycles in advanced riding situations.
Objectives
At the end of the assessment the candidate should have shown their ability to:
- To develop understanding of the principles of advanced riding as contained within the manual ‘Motorcycle Roadcraft’.
- To develop the essential attitudes required of an advanced rider.
- To develop and maintain the previously learnt skills to an advanced standardq To enhance prior knowledge and skills of the ‘system of motorcycle control’.
- To further develop and enhance riding skills at higher speeds
- To develop the skills and abilities required to ride high performance machines safely both within and in excess of the speed limits.
- To develop skills, abilities and attitudes to deal with riding at high speed and act accordingly.
- To enable students to enhance their advanced skills safely on lit and unlit roads during the hours of darkness.
- To enable students to ride police motorcycles with safety and consideration on motorways and dual carriageways with advanced skills
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