A full pre-ride check means inspecting the brakes, tyres, lights, chain, and fuel. This keeps your motorcycle safe and prevents roadside breakdowns.

A road-legal motorcycle must be taxed, insured, and have a valid MOT if required. These ensure your bike complies with legal and safety regulations.

Wearing fluorescent gear or using dipped headlights in the day makes you more visible to other drivers, reducing the risk of being overlooked.

At night or in poor visibility, using your front and rear lights and wearing reflective clothing helps others see you from a distance.

You must not carry more than one pillion passenger, and they must sit on a proper seat, facing forward with both feet on footrests.

Wearing a bright helmet or fluorescent clothing and using dipped headlights during the day increases your visibility to others.

In darkness, reflective clothing helps drivers see you, and your motorcycle must have front white and rear red lights on.

Filtering between slow vehicles, stay alert for sudden movements, maintain low speed, and ensure you are visible in mirrors.

Always check behind, use mirrors, and signal clearly before turning or changing position to avoid collisions or surprises.

You must complete Compulsory Basic Training CBT before riding on public roads, even with a provisional licence.

Position yourself in the centre of the lane and avoid blind spots to remain visible and safe when approaching or turning at junctions.

Always check traffic, signal clearly, and wait for a safe gap before turning right. You may dismount and walk the bike if unsure.

Pass parked vehicles carefully, leaving enough space to avoid opening doors or pedestrians stepping out.

Riding two abreast is allowed and often safer in groups or when riding with children. Move to single file if needed for overtaking traffic.

Eye protectors should comply with UK regulations. Poor-fitting or scratched visors can impair vision and safety.

Wear waterproof and insulated clothing, and ride cautiously. Ensure your visor doesn’t fog and tyres have grip.

Never carry anything that affects your balance or control. Secure luggage properly to avoid hazards.

Position yourself so that other drivers can see you in their mirrors, especially when passing large vehicles.

Avoid riding if you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications affecting alertness.

Before riding, get familiar with the bike controls and handling to avoid errors while on the road.

Ensure your helmet visor is clean and clear to maintain full visibility, especially in bright or low-light conditions.

Unsafe to cross to the middle, wait on the left or dismount and walk your bike across.

Slow down near crossings and give way to pedestrians, especially at zebra and parallel crossings.

Watch for vehicles pulling out suddenly. Position yourself for visibility and ride at a safe speed.

Always check behind, signal, and give enough space when overtaking. Avoid overtaking near junctions or bends.

Always use your mirrors before changing lanes, overtaking, or turning, to stay aware of surrounding traffic.

On fast roads, use dipped headlights for visibility, stay alert, and position yourself to be seen by others.

Learners must display L plates, cannot carry passengers, and must be supervised in training with correct gear.

Anticipate hazards, keep distance, ride within limits, and stay aware of road, traffic, and weather changes.