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Tuning Up for Riders
Tuning Up for Riders is a guide to learn how to ride a motorcycle with off street, low traffic, moderate traffic and higher speed practice.
What is it?
A hands-on manual for new riders and their Supervisors. It is designed to guide you through your riding practice sessions. Length: 128 pages, with helpful colour illustrations of key riding tips and maneuvers.
Who can it help?
- New riders and their qualified Supervisors
- Experienced riders who want to brush up on their riding skills
When should I use it?
- While you are preparing for the motorcycle skills test and the Class 8 and 6 road tests.
- Study Tuning Up for Riders at home. Then take it out with you to guide you through your riding practice sessions. Tuning Up for Riders presents essential riding skills in 20 separate sessions. Progress through a session each time you go out for a ride.
- A good way to learn to ride a motorcycle is to progress by stages. You'll start by building the foundation of your riding skills off the road at low speeds, and progress to riding in more challenging environments (e.g., in traffic, at intersections, at higher speeds).
- As you work through Tuning Up for Riders, also refer to B.C.'s safe riding guide, RoadSense for Riders. Together, these manuals will help you become a skilful, safe rider.
Where can I get a copy of Tuning up for Riders?
Download a copy below.
You'll also get a free copy of Tuning Up for Riders when you get your learner's licence.
You can also pick up a copy for $5.30 at any driver licensing office.
Off Street Practice
Session 2 — Balance and Braking
Session 7 — Using Gears and Brakes
Session 9 — Putting It All Together
Session 10 — Basic Skills Review
Low Traffic Practice
Session 13 — Curves, Hills and Rough Surfaces
Session 14 — Low Traffic Riding Review
Moderate Traffic Practice
Session 15 — Riding in Traffic
Session 16 — Multi-lane Intersections
Session 17 — Moderate Traffic Riding Review
Higher Speed Practice
Session 18 — Entering and Exiting Highways and Freeways
Session 20 — Riding Skills Review
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