At Preferential Safety, we provide IBT (Initial Basic Training) Since January 2013 its mandatory for new Motorcycle Learner Permit holders to attend and pass the IBT Training Course.
Module 1 of IBT is concerned with both theory and practical skills. This training is completed in a classroom and in an off-road training area.
The module covers
Personal Protective Equipment
A full introduction to motorbike’s controls
Motorcycle technical checks
How to place a motorbike on and off a stand
How to properly walk alongside a motorbike
How to start and stop the motorbike's engine – this includes best practice training on how to safely mount and dismount the motorcycle
Module 2 is concerned with practical skills and will exclusively take place on a off-road training area. This is a 10-hour module and is designed around achieving 10 objectives.
Module 2 is concerned with practical skills and will exclusively take place on a off-road training area. This is a 10-hour module and is designed around achieving 10 objectives.
Moving, stopping
Use of brakes
Use of gears
Slow riding
A figure of eight exercise
A U-Turn exercise
Slalom Exercise
Rear observation and practical use of the mirror
Turning in both directions
Emergency speed change, emergency stop.
This is a blended module that includes both practical exercises and a theory module
This module will include:
Legal Requirements
The rules of the road
How to be seen
Information on road surfaces
Lane position and road position
Rear observations and proper use of mirror
Speed
Reaction and anticipation training (how to deal with emergency vehicles)
Weather condition training
Rider fatigue information
This module takes place on the road. Radio headsets are used to keep the learner and instructor in contact at all times.
This is a 6-hour module and is built around eight objectives
Gradients
Junctions
Traffic Lights
Navigating Roundabouts
Safe Distance
Anticipation and reaction to hazards on the road
Pedestrian crossings, rail crossings
Bends
This module is a repeat of Module 2 and module 4. Additional topics are also added in line with the riders expected skill level.
Rider’s transitioning from an automatic to a manual bike can complete this module, without having to complete every module again.
This model covers:
Moving Off & Stopping
Use of brakes
Use of gears
Slow riding exercise
Figure of eight exercise
U-turn exercise
Slalom exercise
Rear observation and mirror work
Turning left and right
Obstacle avoidance
Emergency adjustment of speed - emergency stop
Overtaking
Carrying pillion passengers
Sidecar/ trailer towing
Gradients
Junctions
Traffic lights
Roundabouts
Safe distance
Anticipation and reaction to hazards(including dealing with emergency vehicles)
Pedestrian and rail crossings (rail where possible)
Bends
Socially responsible riding/driving