Experienced and young motorcycle riders in Torbay have been identified as a high risk road user group, meaning that according to road casualty data (Vision Zero Casualty Reduction Strategy 2020-2030) they are involved in more road accidents and incidents than other road user groups.
In 2021 local figures showed a 33% increase in collisions involving motorcyclists, with a 21% increase also being reported of motorcyclists being serious or slightly injured.
As a motorcycle rider you have a responsibility to stay alert to other road users and pedestrians. You can do this by:
- Looking twice
- Wearing the right protective clothing
- Leaving enough space
- Riding within your skills
- Taking a motorcycle safety course
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Max Rider
Max Rider provides training that will help you to explore a riding style that offers the best opportunities to make progress; to plan ahead; to get the positioning right every time; to maximize braking, gear selection and throttle control through bends and to ensure you are always ahead of other road users.
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BikeSafe
BikeSafe is a police led motorcycle project that is run by most forces throughout the UK. The main aim is to reduce the number of bikers being hurt on the roads. We think that riding should be fun and by improving skills, knowledge and hazard awareness it will hopefully make riding safer and more enjoyable.
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