people off but the truth is there has never been a better time to get into riding than now. Bikes and riding gear have never been safer and the current training and test system means you’ll be more prepared than ever as you take the first steps

over time. You probably won't notice 'wind roar' when you're learning to ride, as the majority of schools use intercoms, but once you've passed your test you may want to consider earplugs as part of your everyday riding kit.So where does the noise come

accident rate amongst novice motorcyclists by giving new riders a structured training course on learning to ride a motorcycle. And it's worked. The accident rate amongst low-experienced bikers has plummetted since the course was introduced and Britain now

the test areas. The examiners and local residents hate training schools bombarding their test routes.3. Learn to ride to test standard in a totally different area - even a different town altogther, as it'll make you a stronger, more confident rider.4

Some riders flourish learning on a big bike - some don't...ONCE YOU'VE completed CBT and Theory/Hazard Perception tests, the next decision you'll need to make is which sort of licence to go for. The majority of new riders over 21 years old opt

the next time you're at a petrol station. If you are riding along and realise you're riding on diesel, relax, don't brake and slowly move off the diesel. Lose speed without braking and when you need to brake, gently apply braking force. If you're entering a

A decent back protector's an absolute mustWHETHER YOU ride a scooter or a sportsbike, everyone should wear a back protector. Most of us know how vital a decent helmet is for protecting our head, but how many of us have given any real thought about

riding a motorcycle in the UK needs to wear a helmet. Whether it's a full-face race replica or an open face retro-style lid that takes your fancy, every helmet must have a European safety standard ECE-2205 label. Full face helmets obviously offer greater

. But these ‘crash’ courses are run to an extremely tight schedule and leave little time for candidates that are struggling with the itinerary.So if you’re a total newcomer, you may want to consider learning to ride a motorcycle over several weeks rather than doing

area. Call them on 0115 936 6666 or visit this link: http://www.dsa.gov.uk/bikes.aspWhich kind of licence should I aim for?There’s no point going for a full, unrestricted motorcycle licence if you’re only planning to ride to and from work on a 125cc