Herts and Beds Advanced Motorcyclists

One thing you will need to commit to is plenty of practice. We think that between each observed ride you will need to do at least 200 miles of riding on unfamiliar roads in order to improve (i.e. not on the roads you use to go to work!).

HBAM does have regular social rides to help with this but there is no better method than getting out on your own and putting into practice what you have learnt. You are free to make your own mistakes without anyone looking over your shoulder and you will really get to grips with your riding and become more confident.

Riding on your own helps you learn to analyse your own ride, identifying areas you know you can do better and working on them. Many people find that they become their own harshest critic!

Every member gets to do the test at the end of their course. It is a 90 minute, one to one, assessed ride with a serving or retired Police Class 1 rider which is well worth the course fee on its own!

Here you will get to demonstrate your new skills to the examiner who will then give you a detailed appraisal of your ride. If they think you have shown enough skill they will recommend to the IAM that they grant you full membership.

The test covers a variety of roads and situations. In the test you will need to demonstrate that you:
• are aware of what is going on around you
• naturally ride in an advanced style
• have good control over your motorbike

Although it is not easy, no-one should worry about it as we never recommend you take your test unless we think you are more than ready. To make doubly sure you will go on a check test with one of our Senior Observers which simulates test conditions.

In our experience most people taking their test actually enjoy it. The examiner always picks great roads for the ride and, as long as you have worked hard on the course, your natural ride will be what the examiner wants to see so just relax and have fun!

Associates Theory Observed Rides Slow Speed Practice & Test Observers Becoming an Observer Observer Qualities Observer Training	Practice One thing you will need to commit to is plenty of practice. We think that between each observed ride you will need to do at least 200 miles of riding on unfamiliar roads in order to improve (i.e. not on the roads you use to go to work!). HBAM does have regular social rides to help with this but there is no better method than getting out on your own and putting into practice what you have learnt. You are free to make your own mistakes without anyone looking over your shoulder and you will really get to grips with your riding and become more confident. Riding on your own helps you learn to analyse your own ride, identifying areas you know you can do better and working on them. Many people find that they become their own harshest critic! The Test Every member gets to do the test at the end of their course. It is a 90 minute, one to one, assessed ride with a serving or retired Police Class 1 rider which is well worth the course fee on its own! Here you will get to demonstrate your new skills to the examiner who will then give you a detailed appraisal of your ride. If they think you have shown enough skill they will recommend to the IAM that they grant you full membership. The test covers a variety of roads and situations. In the test you will need to demonstrate that you: • are aware of what is going on around you • naturally ride in an advanced style • have good control over your motorbike Although it is not easy, no-one should worry about it as we never recommend you take your test unless we think you are more than ready. To make doubly sure you will go on a check test with one of our Senior Observers which simulates test conditions. In our experience most people taking their test actually enjoy it. The examiner always picks great roads for the ride and, as long as you have worked hard on the course, your natural ride will be what the examiner wants to see so just relax and have fun!


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