Devon County Council

BikeSense is THE training programme for qualified riders of any level of experience.

The best and safest riders in Devon all know the value of checking and improving their riding standards. Some do this by joining advanced riding clubs or by taking additional riding instruction. Devon County Council is committed to reducing rider casualties and generally improving the services offered to riders in Devon.  

Whether you are:

• upgrading to a larger bike
• returning to motorcycling after a break
• or just looking to improve your riding skills

BikeSense offers a flexible training option that can be tailored to your needs and requirements. We will even send an instructor to meet you at a location convenient to you so that you can ride the routes where you would prefer to do your training.

What you can expect from the full day training option:

• As part of the course you will be given the opportunity to rate your own ability as a rider. This will help the trainer to understand where you feel you should concentrate on developing your riding ability
  
• A morning session of practical training which will include:
• an assessment of your existing skills allowing the trainer to judge strengths and areas for improvement
• an introduction to a systematic riding style
• the benefits of effective observation and planning
  
• An afternoon session of practising the systematic riding style will include:
• dealing with corners and bends
• overtaking
• observation, planning and hazard avoidance
• safe and appropriate use of speed
• being seen on the road
• plus anything else you and your instructor might consider helpful
  
• The course ends with a debrief on your performance during the day plus a written report to help you develop further. You will also receive a certificate of attendance.

At no time during the course will you be expected to perform beyond your abilities.  

All Devon Drivers’ Centre motorcycle instructors are experienced riders with a strong background in professional instruction. They are briefed to provide you with a high quality, professional service that is tailored to your individual needs.

So get on your bike and improve your riding skills with us

What do we need from you to make the day work to your best advantage?

• We need to hear from you what aspects of your riding you think you need to improve and where you would like the training to concentrate. The self assessment questionnaire will give you the opportunity to point out your areas of concern. This is essential to allow the trainer to assess the areas that can be improved the most.
• Regular rest breaks throughout the day will enable you to discuss your progress with the trainer. Your feedback is essential to ensure that this course continues to be effective and we will be keen to hear your comments on your experiences, the benefits it has given you and any suggestions that you may have for making the course even better.
• Remember - you will need to bring your driving licence, insurance details and MOT certificate with you to this course.

Course costs and options:

Each course can be tailored to your needs and a range of costs and format options are available from which you can choose.

Course format	Costs
One to one* training All day	£155
One to one* training Half day	£80
2 trainees on course All day	£75 per person
3 trainees on course All day	£50 per person

*  Recommended

Naturally, you can expect to receive more individual attention on courses with fewer trainees.

If you would like to attend a course with other trainees you can either supply us with another one or two names and your preferred training date, or let us find a course for you with other riders.

Bookings and further enquiries

All courses are organised through the Devon Drivers' Centre

Telephone:  01392 444773
Fax:  01392 444532
Email:  ridertra@devon.gov.uk

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