| BIKE TIPS |
LIFESAVER CHECKS
The following is a guide to the use of lifesaver checks. The purpose of these notes is not to suggest lifesavers are more important than any other part of advanced riding but it is the part most new associates have difficulty with
PULLING AWAY
When pulling away check over both shoulders
TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT
Before turning right or left you should check the appropriate blind spot before turning your bike
CHANGING LANE
Before changing lane or entering a hatched turning refuge or entering or leaving a motorway check the gap you are moving into is clear
ROUNDABOUTS
Check over right hand shoulder on entering roundabouts and left hand shoulder before exiting for anyone on your offside or nearside
CHANGE OF SPEED LIMITS
On entering speed limits check for anyone who might not be slowing and trying to overtake you. When leaving speed limits you should check for anyone accelerating too early
OVERTAKING
Preferably, before pulling out and pulling back, however forward vision may well be more appropriate for developing situations - providing good mirror checks have been carried out.
SUMMARY
With all shoulder checks, safety must be your prime objective at all times in particular where forward vision may be more appropriate in a developing situation.
We often get asked why so many life saver shoulder checks. It's a bit like the reason you wear a helmet. You don't expect to need it but you wear it just in case.
You will do thousands of life saver shoulder checks and the one that will be of most use to you is the one that saves your life
Pre-Start Checks - POWER B