Police Officer Shows You How To Ride A Bike SAFELY

Police Officer Shows You How To Ride A Bike SAFELY - Part 2: Open Road Riding

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2 жыл бұрын

The second part of the Bikesafe course series covering riding out on the open road as I give a full commentary, explaining road positions, observations, filtering tactics and more. Devitt Insurance asked if I'd like to do a Bikesafe course with the Met police, and being a police trained biker and driver I thought it would not only be a good refresher for me, but also an opportunity to explain why 'we' do what we do when riding to the police motorcycle training system of Roadcraft.
In part 1 we started at the Bikeshed in central London and rode out of town through heavy traffic, so make sure you check that episode out here • Ex-Police Rider Explai...
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@sleepindragon179 2 жыл бұрын

Your forward planning is on the money Bruce. I've driven HGV's as well as cars & motorbikes. I can't emphasise how important it is to look as far ahead as possible whilst highlighting hazards to yourself. Top content Bruce 👌

@thepianoman1010 Жыл бұрын

The Smith Driving System ... Rule no. 1 for forward planning ... but all 5 rules are spot on.

@jackofalltrades1206 Ай бұрын

I did my std and adv car and bike courses in the job starting in 1985, followed by TPAC, security escort etc. was full time on bikes for several years and after retiring did training and assessments for recruiting riders for Blood bikes. However, I have not had a bike for about 5 years due to focussing on Motorhome touring but I am now looking to return to biking. Despite all my trying and experience I accept my skills will have diminished, so I am starting by watching KZfaq videos and found your part 1 and 2 on bike safe a great refresher. It reminded me of the satisfaction of doing all that commentary both in my head or out loud inside my helmet and even debriefing myself on where I went wrong. (We all cock up). I will be doing a bike safe myself when I pick up a new bike, we are never too old to learn

@MachoMadness69420 2 жыл бұрын

8:51 I’ve always thought that the bottom sign meant “fun section up ahead”.

@cellardoorpaul 2 жыл бұрын

As a new rider I can't tell you how beneficial content like this is, absolutely superb Bruce. Did the raiseyourride version of this with Avon and Somerset the other week and it was an excellent day out and I'd recommend it to anyone.

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Paul 👍

@Mikethebike721 2 жыл бұрын

So good this could seriously be a training video. Why, because you bring it to life with explanations, humour and your wealth of experience. Most training can be very dry but this is not

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud 👍

@Malcolmmtts Жыл бұрын

Sorry.. totally disagree.. Bad example for a training video .. what training video would show someone overtaking vehicles on an a 'A' road in excess of 70 mph on several occasions and exceeding other speed limits throughout the video. ... a traing course would tell you to be observant at all times and if you observed his speedo at all, you would realise that's it's certainly not suitable as a training video

@Handleswag12321 Жыл бұрын

@@teapotone bro , I’m in Scotland do you have any numbers mate for a course up here or anyone in chat ,going bck on road after leg break ,long story but it’s been three year ,want that confidence bck , cheers

@Handleswag12321 Жыл бұрын

@@Malcolmmtts bro from what I mind that’s why bikes have that power to get past a pest ,A road bit iffy but it was cool with the plod guy .it also says riding on an open road .

@teapotone Жыл бұрын

No sorry bud I don’t have any connections up there - drop Rapid training a line as they have people all around the country. I know their courses are expensive, but they may be able to put you in touch with someone suitable 👍

@squary3d 2 ай бұрын

Been riding for 5 years and picked up so many bad habits. Back to training, appreciated the video.

@johnclark812 Жыл бұрын

Top notch video, refresher for those of us that have been biking for decades and all that we do instinctively that younger, less experienced riders might not know. Having been a Chief Instructor for Canada Safety Councils motorcycle courses, lane positioning, always having an "exit strategy" and defensive riding can never be over streesed. Thanks for the excellent job

@LickyDischarge 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been driving since 1997 and riding since 2018. I thought I knew what I was doing on the roads till I watched this video. I’m already a slow careful rider, but this has shown me what I’m missing! Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

@rottieman347 2 жыл бұрын

The old adage, slow in fast out, fast in sh*t out. Great commentary.

@LtD973 2 жыл бұрын

Being retired met response biker like you it was great seeing you take on the Bikesafe course. I did it years ago before I went onto complete the met response solo course myself and found it a great pre curser. Watching you do it again was such a good reminder of the little bits that keep us safe. Remembering I don’t need to ride everywhere at response mode helps. The Hendon shuffle, I still do it. Remember, Slow in, fast out of the bends was great. Position for vision and always sacrifice position for safety. Brill. Thanks for this great vid Bruce I really enjoyed it!

@MarkATaylor 2 жыл бұрын

I actually did not know about the top to bottom on road signs. You learn something every day, thanks 👍

@stiteamskater 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the bikesafe course. even the "theory" lesson at the start. The one issue I had, was I was only told what I wasn't do right (which is great), but it didn't necessarily tell me how to fix it.

@clunkygearbox 2 жыл бұрын

I am lucky enough to be in the middle of an IAM course. Your videos are a great demonstration of what can be expected on such a course, with your unique style of commentary! All training is valuable, with the accent on the Safety Bubble. Staying Safe and Having Fun! Cheers.

@joebloggs1583 2 жыл бұрын

It shows what can be achieved when the police do something useful instead of there usual fixation with speeding 👍

@simonchilli2088 Жыл бұрын

The look on Lamb Chops face when he thought you were being bollocked, priceless!! Big thing I take from both of your videos and Lamb Chops is being aware overtaking when there are options on the right in particular. Great stuff thanx.

@teapotone Жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon, aye riding this way you really do start to notice so much more whilst you’re riding - it does slow you down in many situations, but it also allows you to go quicker in others, and be smoother overall 👍

@tdog2225 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid Bruce, I see too many bikers who don't use proper positioning and put themselves at a risk, not giving other road users a chance to see them. Life is too short, don't be in a hurry to end it. Being an ambulance tech and and a fellow biker, I just wonder when I will be picking that rider up off the road at times. Be safe!!

@stewartie2 Ай бұрын

I am not a biker rider but l have done the motoring advanced course in the 80's ina van . It was good to see it from a bikers vision and commentary. An added bonus was the dulcet tones of a fellow Scotsman. I used to drive an impact lorry in road traffic management in London, it was interesting to see the reactions of motorists and bikers when l lowered the impact cushion, they would do anything to get past me.

@raydriver7300 6 күн бұрын

I enjoyed those two videos. I gave my RT back 7 years ago but I enjoyed it while it lasted, and the ride out with the police was enlightening to say the least. Keep up the good work 🌞

@CodgerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Priceless that. Thank you 👍

@cport955 2 жыл бұрын

Your commentary shows how much you there is to be aware of when you’re out riding .

@danbevin6100 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Mr T , thank you

@sootylum 2 жыл бұрын

Clear to see you still have all the skills and knowledge from your days in the job. Great video thanks.

@MGman100 2 жыл бұрын

This was really good. I'm a fairly new rider and my friend and former instructor is ex Kent Police traffic. He's taught me to ride just like this. Good work 👏!

@Sigrimader 2 жыл бұрын

Love this style of video, detailing what you're doing and observing definitely challenges me to improve and apply these skills. Looking forward to doing these courses and your next video

@Kojak-zh7qo 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video again mate thanks for sharing 👍

@loveloch6140 2 жыл бұрын

Life saving tips , its been an education , thanks Brucie , stay safe

@davidryan6837 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on! Really useful Bruce, thanks.

@njwestbrook9767 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video with great insight 👍👍👍

@robquince3076 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that Bruce 👏👏👏👏

@kevskibiz 2 жыл бұрын

Top notch vid Bruce … a great reminder of how to ride correctly 👊

@2dgScotland 2 жыл бұрын

These are vids that I shall be re-watching.. Thanks for posting!

@bobcarry4820 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I really find your thought process to be valuable - explaining why you do something as you do it. I have been riding 50 plus years and your video is still valuable. Thanks.

@tig8007 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable to watch and listen. A excellent insight to the thinking rider.

@fasttyres 2 жыл бұрын

Very important videos! Thank you very much.

@RadgieMonkey Жыл бұрын

I’ve taken so much on board watching these 2 vids. Also went on the waiting list with my local bikesafe. Thank you.

@kevinpick194 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best commentaries I have heard/seen. I like to watch these to avoid complacency, as a returning rider who only got back onto motorbikes in 2019. Really clear, well explained (your thinking), so thanks. Great job.

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kevin 👏👍

@waltereisenbeis8652 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent display of what one has to do in making decisions about road conditions and planning one's position on the road. Thanks again. I'm off to practice.

@5tevieb954 2 жыл бұрын

Automatic Traffic Signal?…. Aside from the travel videos these are some of my favourites of yours. Nice work all round.

@paulscr 2 жыл бұрын

This is excellent - thank you.

@paulcollins7185 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Bruce. You showed that the system of motorcycle control, is very much still within you and used in your riding to the effect it does give to riding. From your own history and training and old profession of; Police rider/driver, it is still serving you in your riding in your "profession" as a motorcycle vlogger, of which I think is at a high standard and sets example to others to follow, that if they were to also commit to some good training, with a professional rider trainer, they to could change their own ride so much for the better and safer. Watching you here shows, that it isn't boring, "old pipe and slippers brigade riding" as was so often thought in the past, but that it is the way to take one's own riding. You have just shown that and expressed it so well to your "subscribers", which I am one, it is so worth it to do these training/assessment opportunities. Well done mate and I hope many more see it and take it up themselves, leaving their egos at home. You've reached a lot of people who watch and listen to your advice on your channel, about bikes and riding and the fun to be had, but safely, as much as we did if not more! on the old Essex Police BikeSafe and currently on the Essex FireBike Better Biking course. Bless ya matey, enjoy once again well done on a great video Bruce.

@davidwilliams9405 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Bruce, just as Part 1 was excellent too. Almost feel like I've done the course now, your running commentary was brilliant. Thanks

@steventhompson3507 Жыл бұрын

Loved it, great talk through cheers.

@sinomhullabaloo1426 2 жыл бұрын

Great pair of videos, thank you. Having a lengthy full commentary across a large variety of scenes was great. I can also vouch for bikesafe being an excellent (and excellent value) course.

@patrickshea-simonds5827 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce - a great video and a useful reminder. Bikesafe is a great course and from my experience the guys who run them are universally excellent - worth refreshing once in a while.

@timsapper8030 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Really enjoyed this and has inspired me to get on a refresher Thankyou

@firestorm755 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid. Fascinating commentary. Years ago I bought the book police road craft, it's well worth a read to see how the pros do it and increase your knowledge

@derekgray7716 Жыл бұрын

Loved that Bruce.

@paulhigham4604 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant commentary learnt a lot there pal you need to do more like this

@stephensmith3278 Жыл бұрын

Fab videos lots of very useful advice. Many thanks. Have subscribed to make sure I see more of these.

@grenphelps7455 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be taking a lot of tips from this video and putting it into practice.... cheers Bruce.. 👍👍

@johnmichaeldorienjohn467 2 жыл бұрын

This is great &full of useful information,when I get my bike back on the road I'm going book a roadcraft course, well done 👏

@burenvanpaul 2 жыл бұрын

Very sensible riding. Thanks for the live comment during the ride. Lessons learned.

@TheChrisN 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely commentary. I've done MAC and IAM - but watching someone else apply the method is really positive and affirming. It also helps me pick up my "new" bad habits.

@AdyRider 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that Thank You. RoadCraft is a good read, but watching that makes even more sense. Hope you’ll do some more of these if & when possible Fella 😊

@the_mad_leprechaun 2 жыл бұрын

Very strange watching you ride roads I know so well. You pass my friends home!! Brilliant video Bruce 📹 quality entertainment and I learned stuff too! 👌

@grahambourke2488 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch (both parts) Really enjoyed your thought processing and commentary through the ride. Did a Bikesafe myself probably about 10 years ago now with Essex Police. I cannot rate these highly enough, got really useful feedback through the day, improved both my speed (down as well as up) and my observation.

@nokneedownian8521 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Bruce good explanation of what and why you did what you did

@robertbates1079 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great to ride along with you ,the road positions and view really come into it when you are 'upping the pace . Then I say to myself ... what if ....

@Highlandwolf2sas 2 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos fella 😊 Brings back so many memories…. Is good for us All to talk ourselves through our ride as it keeps us focused away from the “Wonder what’s for tea 🤔” screech Crash ! …Roadcraft saves lives End of…. Thanks for sharing… 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@seant8256 2 жыл бұрын

Brill vid the transit on the left when you took the lead scared the shit out of me 🤘

@VeeDubJohn 2 жыл бұрын

That white truck at 17:20 startled me and I'm just sitting in front of a computer.

@tojj29 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff gents. Interesting to see what we should all be doing all the time, but seldom do.

@uponthepegs 2 жыл бұрын

Well done - IPSGA shown and described in ‘live’ conditions; invaluable! Bikesafe is a great resource. Thank you for highlighting it so positively

@michaelburgess2993 Жыл бұрын

That was well worth watching and learn from correct road position. Also thinking well ahead.

@fairulrani Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍 safe ride, safety first. Good job.

@EmeraldExplorer1200 2 жыл бұрын

I looked into advanced riding courses a few years ago but didnt do anything about it although I did do a bike safe day with the Gloucestershire police and that too gave a good insight to advanced riding. Watching these videos has made me think that I need go get my butt in gear and actually do the ROSPA or IAM training, your commentary and road position was spot on and very helpful

@grumpsrides6074 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Was great listening to your commentary. It's watching you, and listening to the commentary, that you realise, how much you 'don't' see..... it was like a mini refresher, watching these, and Chopsies. Well done both, great video Bruce, great course too. Grumps.

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grumps, appreciate that 👍

@TheAncientBiker 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that reminder and the best thing I ever did was the bike safe day down here in Cornwall. I can't recommend it highly enough and it was fun.

@russelladams8492 2 жыл бұрын

A good watch, informative all the way through.

@MrBiggles 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done Bruce. Good revision from my own Bike Safe course recently. I’ve seen so many mates put themselves under self induced pressure to put the overtake on to keep up with their pals. Better to try and resist the temptation if it’s not safe. Rather be cautious and a minute late than anything worse 👍🏻

@LushmanGB 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, you have pointed out so many hazards, that I would have missed

@patdwyer6274 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed that!

@David-xl9cp 2 жыл бұрын

Very good commenting and things to keep you coming home, the road positioning is something I need to be more active with, especially position one, I tend to be position 2 or 3. Thanks 👍

@victorgonza4528 2 жыл бұрын

Well done , very good instructional video .

@CortinasAndClassics 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I can't wait to get my bike back on the road.

@cloudmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Like your style of riding and you do as I do notice all those tell tale signs such as the bins out, child's scooter and such and doing those little things like thanking vehicles you have just filtered by and riding in a staggered formation. I had been riding for 40 years before doing extra training with the IAM Roadsmart group, if nothing else you get the feedback on your riding from many other riders, including ex Police and forces riders. A great video Sir, ride safe.

@mfpix 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Highly recommend every rider to do this course. Everyone should gain something.

@The33JAYJAY 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bruce, amazing to hear how much a good rider sees. You have inspired me to have a good ride out this weekend and I've learned what ATS and Options are, every day is a school day. I think the amount of views you had for the last vid speaks volumes. Excellent work big man, keep them coming 👍👍

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jay, aye I’ve been blown away by how popular the first vid was! I genuinely didn’t think it would do very well?! Glad it’s of some use to people 👍

@jasonmulikita Жыл бұрын

Absolutely helpful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and decisions you have to make when riding. It really is a conscious process and that's very helpful when it comes to safety.

@teapotone Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Jason, glad it’s of some use to you 👍

@martinhughes9769 2 жыл бұрын

Great commentary I got a speeding ticket 33 in a 30 mph in my car several years ago took the speed awareness course rather than the points, good course great information well worth attending 👍,

@leeramsden3095 2 жыл бұрын

These full comentary videos are very educational and gives us an insight into the thoughts and workings of a very experienced rider. Thank you.

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee 👍

@raycollington4310 2 жыл бұрын

Loved these two videos Bruce. Very impressed with your skill level. Thank you.

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ray 👍

@FenTour 2 жыл бұрын

That was a brilliant part 2 video, I must get myself on some new rider training too. Now to check out Lambchop! Cheers…

@jiltedjohn9294 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and narrative

@colinevans5818 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic set of informative videos Bruce. Highlights a lot of things and plenty to work on . Thanks mate much appreciated

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Colin

@ThePalmatron 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...Very useful info!

@martinturner9296 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one teapot loved that 👍 more please .

@worldofameiso5491 9 ай бұрын

Superb video. As a former rider in the early eighties who is getting back in to riding bikes, I find these videos to be really useful.

@mondomoto953 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant loved it safe rides

@Kurlach 2 жыл бұрын

This could be a series; so informative and useful. It’s helpful k recognise the roads as well but this is really clear and even though I’ve been riding over 15 years I’ve learnt plenty. Thanks Bruce

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Chris, glad it was of some use to you 👍

@bsidethecside2283 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely ride, I'll be carrying on learning then! Good course, Bikesafe. One takeaway from my course relating to paint on the roads you mentioned was "white means shite". Thanks so much for the vid and your commentary was right on the mark.

@nellytheelephant7794 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and very interesting to see you riding on my local roads.👍

@bryanhaynes8761 2 жыл бұрын

Great road from Bran End to Duck end and on to Great Burstead, one of my favourites in Essex.

@davenurse47 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, absolutely love the running commentary, please keep the vids coming, breath of fresh air, no blowing of smoke up any orifice! But you’ve nailed it.

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave 👍

@BillCairns 2 жыл бұрын

Great ride.. I appreciate even with your previous experience YOU where putting yourself on the ‘spot’ there and under more pressure than any the other riders.. good bottle., system, system..👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏍

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, much appreciated bud 👍

@andrewrobotham2913 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Bruce, loved the commentary while riding, did the IAM course a few years ago, trained as an Observer, just passed my Masters, a great group of people, not at all like the preconceived idea of the IAM, just bikers like everyone else, and as you know the system works at any speed🤣🤣

@ledgejp8873 2 жыл бұрын

Watched part 1 and 2 and this is the first time I've seen you, really great video with riding commentary giving us a great explanation. I honestly will look into a bikesafe course and you have a new subscriber

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Ledge, welcome to the channel 👍

@Anytwowheels2024 2 жыл бұрын

Having learnt to ride I still tend to use motor compression to slow down. It is a good reminder to use the brakes to communicate slowing down or stopping. Thanks for this as, even though I live in Aussie, it is equally applicable to our situation.

@petervautmans199 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video to teach road strategy skills. And this is why i like the electronics and the quickshifter on my XR. In everyday year round commuting, i frees up "mindspace" from riding technique to be used for road strategy.