With input from police riders, trainees and civilian experts, this work is designed for police trainees and other riders concerned with getting the best from their machines. It gives information on safe and effective methods of riding a bike. This edition reflects changes in advice and in regulations, and includes illustrations to explain the importance of correct positioning and hazard awareness, a chapter on motorway riding, and notes of main learning points and reviews and questions for each chapter.
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124 of 125 people found the following review helpful
By marty mcfly
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having done some limited training with the metropolitan police riders, i started to appreciate just how much better than me a class 1 trained police rider really is. throwing my bike into a series of tight lefts and rights on public roads i never once managed to shake the PC behind me - i was on a supersports with over 100bhp and he was 30yrs older than me on a BMW tourer. my respect was upped enormously.
the same PC told me to read roadcraft and i can truly attest that this book will not only make you safer, it will make you both a faster and safer rider and the combination will put a smile on your face all day long. the content is a bit dry, but for anyone that loves their bike and loves feeling like the king of the road, then the effort should prove extremely rewarding.
save your life and brighten up your weekend all at once, read this manual.
86 of 87 people found the following review helpful
By Chris Morgan
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I bought this bike off a motorcycle cop. I had just completed a day's Bikesafe training organised by my local force. As I handed over the cash the officer looked me in the eye and said " All you will ever need to know about road riding craft is in here". He was right. It has all the easy dialogue and feel of a tax return, but its concise and clear presentation help ram the message home: Power is nothing without control. This is especially true as road bikes are replicating the performance and handling of their racing counterparts more and more.
A good way of staving off boredom and keeping yourself sharp is described in the book. Using observation to anticipate upcoming hazards keeps you sharp and makes sure you're looking in the right direction when someone pulls out unexpectedly in front of you .
This book has really made me aware that however good a rider I think I am, I could be much better. It has encouraged me to look at riding as an ongoing training experience. Every motorcyclist should own a copy. Buy it.
A good way of staving off boredom and keeping yourself sharp is described in the book. Using observation to anticipate upcoming hazards keeps you sharp and makes sure you're looking in the right direction when someone pulls out unexpectedly in front of you .
This book has really made me aware that however good a rider I think I am, I could be much better. It has encouraged me to look at riding as an ongoing training experience. Every motorcyclist should own a copy. Buy it.
57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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The techniques learnt from this book have saved my life several times.
You've heard the "it's not you, it's the other bloke" warnings?
This book is all about how to be somewhere else when "the other bloke" makes his mistake.
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great
All bikers should read this and then there would be a few more bikers on the road, Car drivers should read this and then there would be a few more bikers on the road. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Kevin davies
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First class book
as a retired police officer (traffic officer) the police drivers book was almost like a bible for drivers, this is the same for riders very clear, with plenty of good advise and... Read more
Published 10 days ago by P Roberts
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Essential reading
Essential reading if you want to take your riding to the next level. To be used in conjunction with your Advanced skills for life package.
Published 29 days ago by Graham C Martin
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An Essential Read
Yes, this is an essential read for all motorcyclist (especially returning bikers!). It gives a valuable insight into Police Roadcraft. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Great Circle
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Essential reading
It is absolute essential knowledge for anybody venturing out on two wheels, whether with a whopping great engine between your thighs or something sounding like a bee, it matters... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cheekos
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Still useful.
Although an old book, with many/most of the methods now being taught by civilian instructors it's still of use. The illustrations make the points covered easily understood.
Published 1 month ago by Sirsi
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Motor bike handbook
Bought for my son when he acquired his 1st motor bike.His reaction was "what do I need that for". Read more
Published 1 month ago by E Hocking
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Well set out
A good book with an insight as to how the Police view all riders and drivers.
The knowledge that you gain about attitudes towards driving and riding is interesting as is the... Read more
The knowledge that you gain about attitudes towards driving and riding is interesting as is the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Wilson
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Fab
Great book just what I was looking for as I am training to become a blue light driver for my volunteer role, looking forward to turning the pages.
Published 1 month ago by Mark Coates
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Excellent book
An excellent book, simply written and ideal for anyone starting out on their motorcycle riding experience. It could help save your life. Reccomended reading.
Published 2 months ago by mervyncp
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