This statement is False. At first sight it would seem logical that your bike has constant acceleration across the speed range, but this is not the case. More work must be done to push air aside as speed increases, because Aerodynamic Resistance, also known as Drag, increases rapidly with speed. I.E. if speed doubles Drag […]
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Why do we leave a 3 second gap on a dry road surface? Highway Code Rule 126 embodies the well-known phrase: Only a fool breaks the two second rule! Why then do Advanced Drivers leave a 3 second gap when driving in dry conditions? The simple answer is that the ‘2 second’ gap is a […]
Does changing down on approach to a bend reduces the risk of understeer? A moving conventional vehicle experiences Engine Braking Force, which always opposes motion (I.E. it tries to slow the car!) On steering into a bend, the car begins to accelerate ‘Centripetally’, that is it accelerates towards the centre of the bend. (Centripetal literally […]
There comes a time when we must all decide whether we are too old to drive. Families may be concerned about the safety of a loved one or indeed about the safety of other road users. It is an extremely difficult subject to discuss, but that discussion must take place at some time. This short […]
This short video extract lets you see and hear how an IAM RoadSmart Examiner assess an Advanced Motorcycle Test Candidate.
Be prepared for extreme winter driving by watching this video, which gives ten top tips for driving on icy roads.
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Driving on snow and ice can be extremely hazardous. This video from Below Zero Ice Driving’s Richard Tuttle gives some very good advice to help you when driving in extreme conditions on snow and ice.
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 […]
The Importance of Vision The SYSTEM of Motorcycle Control consists of processing Information, superimposed over four Phases I.E. Position; Speed; Gear; and Acceleration. We constantly: • Take; • Use; • and Give information to other road users. When riding a motorcycle most of the Information we receive is visual, therefore riders require full concentration on […]
Tips on changing a tyre Sometimes the roads we drive on can be unpredictable which can lead to a puncture. This could mean cancelling our plans and waiting in a safe place for the breakdown recovery team. But we could soon be on our way if we were able to change the tyre ourselves. Richard […]