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Pass The Bike Test - and be a great rider too! Sean Hayes, Rupert Paul Categories: Bikes

More than 50,000 people a year qualify for a full bike licence in the UK. They tend to be 30-50 years old, and the decision to take the plunge usually comes after months of even years or thinking about it. But training in the UK is very hit and miss, with many schools offering instruction which is poor or even dangerous. On top of this, the motorcycle test falls woefully short of what is needed to produce a safe, skillful rider.

This book teaches new riders how to become confident and safe on the road. It’s the first book which arms beginners with the knowledge to choose an excellent bike training school, to monitor their own training, and to start riding with a full complement of real-world survival skills. It also covers post-test improvement, the causes of the most common accidents (written by a police accident investigator), and advice on getting back into biking.

Endorsements & Reviews

Brilliant! ...
What makes this book so great is that it shows rather than tells many of the complicated aspects to riding a bike. Still shots taken from high-speed footage along with clear diagrams help to explain potentially difficult tasks for example cornering millisecond by millisecond.
... not just for learner riders, even experienced riders will learn a trick or two from this book - bikers never stop learning.
Stephen Sinfield Burton Mail, 3-Dec-2011

I wish this book had existed when I was starting out. It’s packed full of information that will make motorcycling more enjoyable and safer for everyone. Every motorcyclist, not just learners, should own a copy. Peter Baker Deputy editor, Motor Cycle News

This is a great book. It can help a lot of people. Charlie Boorman Global motorcycle adventurer

I think it’s a fantastic book. It’s just what biking needs. Maria Costello MBE TT racer

This book fills an unexploited niche. It’s exactly what new riders need. James Chapman experienced rider

A ‘must have’ for any new rider (and probably quite a few who already have licences!) Andrea Friggi Marketing manager, Triumph Motorcycles

At last – an intelligent and non-patronising approach to rider training. The perfect introduction for a novice, and 31 years after passing my test I learnt stuff too. Hugo Wilson Editor, Classic Bike