M.R.T.G. NorthWest

AN EDUCATION IN SAFE RIDING

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Basic Riding Skills

Course Content

    Five Training Modules

Module One

    A discussion about safety equipment and clothing.

    Aimed at giving the rider the knowledge to select the appropriate clothing.

    By the end of this module the rider will know the importance of being warm, dry and protected.

 

Module Two

    A practical familiarisation of the machine and its controls.

    Aimed at showing the rider where the various controls are and how to operate and maintain them.

    By the end of this module the rider will understand the position and use of controls.

    Also the importance of basic maintenance and how to carry it out.

 

Module Three

    Practical riding skills in a controlled environment.

    Aimed at teaching the rider proficiency in handling the machine.

    Including exercises in slow riding, turning, braking, gear changing and rear observation.

    By the end of this module the rider will be competent in handling the machine in a variety of simulated situations.

Module Four

    A discussion on dealing with road and traffic conditions.

    Aimed at making the rider aware of their vulnerability and the importance of attitude and planning to create a safe riding environment.

    By the end of this module the rider will understand the need to share the road with other road users and how to do so.

Module Five

    Practical riding on the road in a variety of traffic conditions.

    Aimed at giving the rider guidance in combining the previous modules whilst riding amongst other road users.

    By the end of this module the rider will be able to adopt safe riding techniques without endangering themselves or other road users.

 

 

After this course if your instructor feels that you are safe on the road and have reached a suitable standard you will be issued with a certificate of completion.

      


North West - Brendan Kelly 086 - 3987404 Email Web

    Sligo, South Donegal, North Mayo, & Leitrim

Dublin / North East - Jeremy Tilley  087 - 7736045 / 046 9481766 Email Web

   Louth,  Dublin City and County, Kildare, Meath & Westmeath

Dublin / South  East - David Lyons 087 - 2988499 / 1890 925 900

    Wicklow, Dublin City & County, Kildare, Carlow  Email Web

Midlands - Keith Leaver - 086 - 0767387

        Carlow, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Westmeath   Email Web                       

Cork / South West - James Barton - 087 - 9326009

        Cork, Kerry  Email Web

 

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Last modified: September 05, 2004