Bikes are becoming technologically sophisticated and in this article, we will discuss ABS, Traction Control, Stability Control and Power Modes. Click for more
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The thinking rider – A pause for thought. An article by Peter Rodger, former Chief Examiner and currently IAM RoadSmart’s Head of Driving Advice. The Click for more
We each have a preferred Learning Style. Some people learn better through a ‘hands on’ approach, the Haptic Learner. Others learn better by ‘seeing or writing things down’, the Print Orientated Learner. We each have a tendency to two learning styles and this article describes some of those that may well include your personal style! […]
Before setting off on any journey, it is important to ensure the machine is safe to ride and all systems are operating correctly. This handout describes how to conduct a pre-ride check, how to go through a systems check and then the start up procedure to be used prior to riding off Click for more
This short video extract lets you see and hear how an IAM RoadSmart Examiner assess an Advanced Motorcycle Test Candidate.
Effect of Driving and Braking Force Torque. Torque is ‘the turning effect of a Force’. It is the vector product of an applied Force and the Distance over which the Force is applied. ‘Vector’ simply means that the product of the quantities takes account of their direction, as well as their size. The […]
Why does a motorcycle sit up and run straight under heavy front braking? This article, which is in two parts, explains why: • Part A: This gives a non-technical description of what happens; • Part B: This gives a more technical description of what happens, and why it happens. Those interested in ‘what happens’ should […]
Explanation of why placing the upper torso on to the tank of a motorcycle in a bend, helps it to negotiate the bend. When a motorcycle takes a bend at speed, both wheels slip sideways away from the centre of the bend. This sideslip is essential as it provides most of the Lateral Friction Force […]
Where do you go after IAM RoadSmart National Observer and Masters? A few months ago, I was reading through a magazine and came across an article relating to a long-distance motorcycle ride. The ride was called the Royal British Legion Ride and is run by a group called the Iron Butt Association. As most people […]
Does the angle at which a motorcycle leans off the vertical in a bend, affect the grip between the tyres and the road surface? This article explains how tyre grip varies as a motorcycle leans off the vertical, when taking a bend. There are two parts to the article: • Part A: This gives a […]