The Assessment - You may need to know this !
 The Enhanced Rider Scheme has been devised to be 'stepping stone' for riders wanting further training, but not necessarily Advanced training. The scheme is very much in its' infancy and developing with only
103 registered trainers (February 2008).
At Advanced Motorcycle Training .Com the ERS with initially be incorporated into the existing courses. The assessment for the ERS will consist be of one hour duration, and will include the rider debrief, administration and discussion on any future training issues. (You can book just the hour if you want)
The ERS consists of an eyesight and documentation check, so you need to bring your driving documents with you. After this, your riding will be assessed and a Rider's Development Record which consists of 26 competencies will be completed and if you are successful in achieving the required standard a Rider Appraisal report will be issued.
 (This can be achieved in one session or over several sessions depending on your riding ability)
The Rider Appraisal form has 11 assessment categories and they are graded: Band A - Low risk to Band D - High risk.
Only when your trainer is satisfied that you have demonstrated that you are capable of consistently riding, independently to the performance required in all the competencies you will
receive the Enhanced Rider Insurance Certificate. ( The document needed to enable you to get agreed discount from the insurance companies who are supporting the scheme).
In other words your riding being classed as LOW RISK.
HOWEVER there are some competencies which in my opinion are theory based and it would be wise to study an up to date Highway Code. Those competencies are:
Machine Checks, Braking Techniques, Separation Distance and Use of Speed, Pedestrian Crossings, Darkness, Weather Conditions and Road Surface, Legal Responsibilities, Environmental Issues, Parking and Security, Passengers and Carrying Loads, Incident Management, Group Riding and Touring and finally Overcoming Limitations.
View the Enhanced Rider Scheme Syllabus HERE
USEFUL LINKS BELOW:
DSA online theory test, 2 free tests, just register HERE
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