Without front and rear observations, there is NO overtake.

Observations are the cornerstone of overtaking on a motorcycle.

When you don’t have a designated landing spot If your view of the road ahead is anything less than 100%, then the overtake isn’t on.

Where warning signs are advising you not to.

If your view of the road ahead is anything less than 100%.

On approach to a bend that you can’t see around.

In general, an overtake is NOT on if you either have to break the law, or you have to compromise the safety of yourself or other road users. When Overtaking On A Motorcycle Is NOT A Good Idea Doing the BikeSafe course is an excellent way to brush up on your overtaking skills. Whether you’re a new rider or have been riding for 30 years, advice on how to be a safer rider is never a bad thing!įrom here you can move on to more in-depth training through schemes such as RoSPA, Diamond, ERS, and even some track days. Led by Class 1 police bikers, BikeSafe is the best way to have your riding critiqued by some of the best riders in the world. If you’re in the UK, BikeSafe is a great place to start. The best way to learn effective overtaking on a motorcycle is through some advanced training. (Image via Blah 2012) Overtaking On A Motorcycle: Advanced Rider Training A well-timed overtake should be cool, calm, and collected. It’s seamless, and it fits smoothly into the flow of traffic. Like a chess grandmaster implementing an accomplished strategy, a well-executed overtake looks cool, calm, and collected.

So how is it that so many riders get it wrong?įor me, the level of safety and effectiveness of an overtake often depends on the reason.Īnd overtaking on a motorcycle out of frustration, anger, or some sort of misplaced self-entitlement are the wrong reasons to overtake.

Overtaking on a motorcycle is probably the one thing I see other bikers do that makes me shake my head in disbelief.Īnd it’s ironic because overtaking on a motorcycle is the single most dangerous thing you can do on two wheels!

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