Herts and Beds Advanced Motorcyclists

• Observer Training Day. Your first step is to attend an observer training day. Here you will be introduced to the theory of being an observer as well as being shown the paperwork side of the job. There will also be a practical where an experienced observer will show you how to follow an associate and common things to look for in their riding.

• Observing Associates. Working with a Senior Observer over a number of observed rides you will at first shadow the SO seeing how they observe and debrief, them you will be put in the hot seat with the SO following you!

• Observer Test. To qualify as an observer you will need to:
o Sit a written test on Roadcraft, The Highway Code and IAM knowledge.
o Have a practical observed ride where you observe an associate.
o Perform a demonstration ride for the SO who is testing you.

Associates Theory Observed Rides Slow Speed Practice & Test Observers Becoming an Observer Observer Qualities Observer Training	What is involved in training? • Observer Training Day. Your first step is to attend an observer training day. Here you will be introduced to the theory of being an observer as well as being shown the paperwork side of the job. There will also be a practical where an experienced observer will show you how to follow an associate and common things to look for in their riding. • Observing Associates. Working with a Senior Observer over a number of observed rides you will at first shadow the SO seeing how they observe and debrief, them you will be put in the hot seat with the SO following you! • Observer Test. To qualify as an observer you will need to: o Sit a written test on Roadcraft, The Highway Code and IAM knowledge. o Have a practical observed ride where you observe an associate. o Perform a demonstration ride for the SO who is testing you.


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