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Highway Code Enhanced: Motorcycle braking

Between 75-90% of the braking on a motorbike is done through the front wheel. Factors that influence this are: Type of bike – bikes that are heavier at the back, like cruisers, will have more back wheel braking than sports…

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Social media groups for motorbike riders

Whether you’ve recently earned your motorbike licence or you’ve been an avid biker for years, networking and socialising with other bikers can make owning a motorcycle more enjoyable. It can help you learn new skills, find out great rides, get…

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Motorbike helmet crash testing in the UK

All motorbike helmets sold in the UK must meet one of the following three standards: British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark UNECE Regulation 22.05 a European Economic Area member standard offering at least the same safety and protection as BS…

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Highway Code Enhanced: Complete Guide to Motorbike Lane Position

Choosing the best lane position is often a compromise between the best visibility through a corner, the best visibility of your bike by other traffic, a line that avoids slippery areas such as manhole covers and deep water, and a line…

Tagged with: lane discipline
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Emergency contact details available in an accident

If you have a serious accident, whether it’s in a car, on a motorbike, or even skiing, you could end up unconscious. When emergency services turn up they might not be able to get important information from you such as…

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How much practise should you do for your driving test?

The two main components of the driving test are the theory and practical. They require different skills and most drivers usually show more ability in one than the other. It is virtually impossible to pass without practising, but how much…

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11 tips for improving your fuel economy

When you are learning to drive a car or ride a bike, the fuel used in practising can really add up (check out our calculator here). If you are driving a heavy vehicle or passenger vehicle and want to make…

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