Good Luck with journey ahead...I returned to bikes when 54 & prior to my DAS ....This channel (& our host here) have helped (& continue to help) shape me as a developing rider.
Great video! Your narration of the perceived hazards while riding is a great tool for any rider to practise while riding. Certainly this mirrors the thought processes that I tend to use when I'm driving or riding on the roads, and it's kept me safe for the entirety of my motoring life.
Once upon a time I wanted to be a professional pilot. Every last spare minute went into learning about that and practicing on a simulator (though some actual flying did also occur). One of the most important rules brought up by all the old timers went as follows: "You NEVER put the aircraft somewhere you weren't 30 seconds ago.". The time scales up & down with the mass of the airframe. For something as small and agile as a bike (or a car), 10 seconds is usually enough, though more is obviously better. Needless to say this rule had become second nature before I ever took my first driving lesson. It's served me exceptionally well. I still live by it. In my opinion it should be a foundational part of training tonoperate *any* motor vehicle.
Was speaking to a guy who used to fly fast jets, and he described the experience. He reckoned that if you saw his aeroplane fly past, you'd glimpse a human brain, about a mile behind it, struggling to catch up.
There have been occasions, when I’m in the mood for talking to myself, when I’ve given myself a running commentary for a while. Not as polished as yourself but it’s not a bad idea from time to time, just to remind oneself of just how much there is to think about. It might not all be automatic. It’s actually quite tiring after a while as well isn’t it 😄. Or maybe I just get tired of listening to myself!
Definitely hazards, private driveways and even just houses with driveways onto main road. I find people just do whatever they like because they're outside their house and don't treat them as junctions at all. Goes to show how tiring proper driving is because you're constantly processing all the info. Thanks for all the great lessons! 👍😄
Its not really tiring, with training and experience it becomes second nature and thus seeing and understanding and reacting what we see is really just realising possible or potential dangers and anticipation them. Thus riding defensively becomes second nature and thus the norm.
By consistently reminding people about road safety can increase awareness and encourage safer driving habits. Regular reminders can help reinforce the importance of responsible driving, making people more conscious of their behavior on the road, ultimately reducing accidents and protecting road users. Thank you, sir.
"Reading the road", I remember my Dad going on about it when I was learning to drive. Something which was missing when i started riding my MC. Before I learned how to drive and "how to read the road" from experience getting it wrong. What I observe. In the video. You are constantly thinking about what you see and are engaged in what you are doing. Which is so important when riding a MC. Or any other vehicle.
Very well put together and informative. Thank you. I often try to voice a commentary with observations as I ride. By saying out loud what can be seen is a great way of highlighting hazards.
Another great and explanatory and informative video,thanks. A growing problem these days,where I ride and drive at least,is poor roads surfaces and what seems to be total lack of cleaning and clearing foliage from obscuring road signs,speed limit roundels are worse for this but I've seen very large road direction signs totally obscured by foliage. Local councils and highways dept surely have a statuary obligation(?) to make road signs legible and clearly seen,all to often they're failing miserably in this regard. I'd like to report every obscured and illegible sign I come across I'd never get anywhere so bad is the problem!
From what I understand in many cases its the responsibility of the local farmer or land owner who owns the hedges to cut them and make signage safe. Plus in order not to disturb wildlife that lives and breeds on and in those hedges etc. they delay cutting to later on in the autumn rather than earlier and disturb nests etc.. I am also seeing that L.A. are now not bothering to put out two speed limit signs either side of a road and now seem to be happy to just put one out and that can be a problem. Perhaps they have run out of monies putting up thousands of 20 mph. signs on both sides of a junction and on both ends of a street.
@@rcraven1013 I didn't know it was the responsibility of farmers to keep road signs clear of foliage,what if the foliage doesn't belong to farmers or householders?Surely foliage can be cut back sympathetically to wildlife in any given area.Also speed limit signage can be supplimented by painting speed limits on the road surface,which is already done in some areas,a driver/rider should be left in no doubt what the speed limit is on any given a stretch of road without having o seek it out and be distracted from the actual driving/riding their vehicle. I've no problem with some 20mph speed limits though I do think some LAs particularly Welsh LAs have taken them sometimes to an absurd level,similarly so at the other end of the spectrum some NSL speed limit roads which can sometimes be equally absurd,I've seen many single track roads again in Wales,though not exclusively,marked NSL!
What a great video well done 👍. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who gives himself a running commentary🤣😂 but I do it in my head 🤣. I first started doing that when I was driving a Low-Loader with abnormal loads and still do it today with what ever I drive/ride.
Excellent video great refreshers to remind us of the constantly changing road environment and potential hazards. Always learn something new after watching your videos.
Sage advice as always. As a rider of 30 years I still learn from new experiences and others (such as yourself) to keep myself safe. I cover 5000 miles a year on my bikes and apply your techniques to avoid dangers. Too many bikers see riding a bike as a way of going as fast as possible, as often as possible. This puts them in danger and antagonises other road users.
Great tutorial. I've been riding in mental inner-city traffic on a CBT for over a year now, and picked up a load of bad habits and practices. Useful little refresher course!
Brilliant 😊 i ride just like that but always looking to improve. Just little thing to pick up on as far as your camera angle goes, you are seeing a long way ahead from your view but as far as a viewer goes it’s a lot different. Just as a side note I’m in birchington and know all the roads your riding and testing centre you work out of. Thanks for the content
Hi phill just updating you,had my mod 2 today and passed,thankyou for all your tutorials this has helped me emensly and also is a excellent foundation for me to build on,I will continue watching your tutorials as their is always something new to learn, thxs again phill happy days.
I really enjoyed this one buddy I've watched it a few times picking up interesting information in observation . I noticed that you cover the horn at points as do I thank you for making this video
If car drivers are crashing into hi viz emergency vehicles then why wear hi viz in daytime? What if a driver sees your hi viz in perfect conditions but pulls out on you? I wouldnt bother but with a white helmet and black textile reflective strips for night.
Indicators required where they might or would benefit another road user. If they won’t benefit then it’s ok not to use them. As part of any manoeuvre at advanced level the rider should consider the need and use if required rather than just turn them on out of habit. It’s part of “information “ in IPSGA. All the best
@@MotorcyclePWR Yes but it could lead to the other worse habit of NOT USING THEM. I have found that when approaching a junction or other manoeuvre and with no apparent vehicle to benefit from any indications I commit to that manoeuvre and find that there is now a car who's driver might want to know or benefit from me indicating. what I am doing and where I want to go. Its part of that advice of not only seeing what is on the road but of also anticipating what might be or is likely to be on the road at that time and it's something one is trained to anticipate.
I have been watching all your videos over and over again,waiting to do my cbt at the grand old age of 51,the advice you give is priceless
Good Luck with journey ahead...I returned to bikes when 54 & prior to my DAS ....This channel (& our host here) have helped (& continue to help) shape me as a developing rider.
You are still a baby at 51😁
This is really advanced experience right there! Always inspirational videos 👍
Really helpful Phil, thank you for sharing and taking the time to make your videos.
Great video! Your narration of the perceived hazards while riding is a great tool for any rider to practise while riding.
Certainly this mirrors the thought processes that I tend to use when I'm driving or riding on the roads, and it's kept me safe for the entirety of my motoring life.
Hello Phil
Thanks for another great video
I am still reading after 58 years and still Learning
Hope you're well
Regards 😊
Once upon a time I wanted to be a professional pilot. Every last spare minute went into learning about that and practicing on a simulator (though some actual flying did also occur).
One of the most important rules brought up by all the old timers went as follows: "You NEVER put the aircraft somewhere you weren't 30 seconds ago.". The time scales up & down with the mass of the airframe. For something as small and agile as a bike (or a car), 10 seconds is usually enough, though more is obviously better.
Needless to say this rule had become second nature before I ever took my first driving lesson. It's served me exceptionally well. I still live by it. In my opinion it should be a foundational part of training tonoperate *any* motor vehicle.
Was speaking to a guy who used to fly fast jets, and he described the experience. He reckoned that if you saw his aeroplane fly past, you'd glimpse a human brain, about a mile behind it, struggling to catch up.
There have been occasions, when I’m in the mood for talking to myself, when I’ve given myself a running commentary for a while. Not as polished as yourself but it’s not a bad idea from time to time, just to remind oneself of just how much there is to think about. It might not all be automatic.
It’s actually quite tiring after a while as well isn’t it 😄. Or maybe I just get tired of listening to myself!
Fantastic advice, top man
The running commentary and explanations of hazards seen or potential, makes your videos really very instructive and interesting. 👍
Definitely hazards, private driveways and even just houses with driveways onto main road. I find people just do whatever they like because they're outside their house and don't treat them as junctions at all. Goes to show how tiring proper driving is because you're constantly processing all the info. Thanks for all the great lessons! 👍😄
Its not really tiring, with training and experience it becomes second nature and thus seeing and understanding and reacting what we see is really just realising possible or potential dangers and anticipation them. Thus riding defensively becomes second nature and thus the norm.
By consistently reminding people about road safety can increase awareness and encourage safer driving habits. Regular reminders can help reinforce the importance of responsible driving, making people more conscious of their behavior on the road, ultimately reducing accidents and protecting road users.
Thank you, sir.
"Reading the road", I remember my Dad going on about it when I was learning to drive. Something which was missing when i started riding my MC. Before I learned how to drive and "how to read the road" from experience getting it wrong.
What I observe. In the video. You are constantly thinking about what you see and are engaged in what you are doing.
Which is so important when riding a MC. Or any other vehicle.
Very well put together and informative. Thank you. I often try to voice a commentary with observations as I ride. By saying out loud what can be seen is a great way of highlighting hazards.
Another excellent video Phil thank you
Another great and explanatory and informative video,thanks.
A growing problem these days,where I ride and drive at least,is poor roads surfaces and what seems to be total lack of cleaning and clearing foliage from obscuring road signs,speed limit roundels are worse for this but I've seen very large road direction signs totally obscured by foliage. Local councils and highways dept surely have a statuary obligation(?) to make road signs legible and clearly seen,all to often they're failing miserably in this regard. I'd like to report every obscured and illegible sign I come across I'd never get anywhere so bad is the problem!
From what I understand in many cases its the responsibility of the local farmer or land owner who owns the hedges to cut them and make signage safe. Plus in order not to disturb wildlife that lives and breeds on and in those hedges etc. they delay cutting to later on in the autumn rather than earlier and disturb nests etc..
I am also seeing that L.A. are now not bothering to put out two speed limit signs either side of a road and now seem to be happy to just put one out and that can be a problem. Perhaps they have run out of monies putting up thousands of 20 mph. signs on both sides of a junction and on both ends of a street.
@@rcraven1013 I didn't know it was the responsibility of farmers to keep road signs clear of foliage,what if the foliage doesn't belong to farmers or householders?Surely foliage can be cut back sympathetically to wildlife in any given area.Also speed limit signage can be supplimented by painting speed limits on the road surface,which is already done in some areas,a driver/rider should be left in no doubt what the speed limit is on any given a stretch of road without having o seek it out and be distracted from the actual driving/riding their vehicle.
I've no problem with some 20mph speed limits though I do think some LAs particularly Welsh LAs have taken them sometimes to an absurd level,similarly so at the other end of the spectrum some NSL speed limit roads which can sometimes be equally absurd,I've seen many single track roads again in Wales,though not exclusively,marked NSL!
What a great video well done 👍. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who gives himself a running commentary🤣😂 but I do it in my head 🤣. I first started doing that when I was driving a Low-Loader with abnormal loads and still do it today with what ever I drive/ride.
Excellent video great refreshers to remind us of the constantly changing road environment and potential hazards. Always learn something new after watching your videos.
Sage advice as always. As a rider of 30 years I still learn from new experiences and others (such as yourself) to keep myself safe. I cover 5000 miles a year on my bikes and apply your techniques to avoid dangers. Too many bikers see riding a bike as a way of going as fast as possible, as often as possible. This puts them in danger and antagonises other road users.
Another great informative video, cheers Matt 👍🏻
Great tutorial. I've been riding in mental inner-city traffic on a CBT for over a year now, and picked up a load of bad habits and practices. Useful little refresher course!
Brilliant 😊 i ride just like that but always looking to improve. Just little thing to pick up on as far as your camera angle goes, you are seeing a long way ahead from your view but as far as a viewer goes it’s a lot different. Just as a side note I’m in birchington and know all the roads your riding and testing centre you work out of. Thanks for the content
Hi phill just updating you,had my mod 2 today and passed,thankyou for all your tutorials this has helped me emensly and also is a excellent foundation for me to build on,I will continue watching your tutorials as their is always something new to learn, thxs again phill happy days.
@MrClarkycn congratulations, very pleased for you and glad to have been of assistance. Enjoy the riding, all the best
Thanks Phil
Excellent, Thank you
Hope all well...Nicely ridden & well explained. Thanks. 👍🏍
Thanks 👍 hope you are well
🏍👍
🔥🔥Great vid thanks 👍
Where did you get you hiviz over jacket if I may ask I can find vest but not over jackets if you could help please it would be appreciated
No problem, my jacket is a vented air bag ready hi viz by Hideout Leathers in Essex
@@MotorcyclePWR thank you again , you are making me a better more consistent rider 🤞🏻
I really enjoyed this one buddy I've watched it a few times picking up interesting information in observation . I noticed that you cover the horn at points as do I thank you for making this video
If car drivers are crashing into hi viz emergency vehicles then why wear hi viz in daytime? What if a driver sees your hi viz in perfect conditions but pulls out on you?
I wouldnt bother but with a white helmet and black textile reflective strips for night.
26.41 cutting corner ok indicators?
Indicators required where they might or would benefit another road user. If they won’t benefit then it’s ok not to use them. As part of any manoeuvre at advanced level the rider should consider the need and use if required rather than just turn them on out of habit. It’s part of “information “ in IPSGA.
All the best
@@MotorcyclePWR Yes but it could lead to the other worse habit of
NOT USING THEM. I have found that when approaching a junction or other manoeuvre and with no apparent vehicle to benefit from any indications I commit to that manoeuvre and find that there is now a car who's driver might want to know or benefit from me indicating. what I am doing and where I want to go. Its part of that advice of not only seeing what is on the road but of also anticipating what might be or is likely to be on the road at that time and it's something one is trained to anticipate.