Basic Lifesavers

[WildBill2566]

If you are serious about your driving/rideing then you could do a lot worse than have a look at a book called ROADCRAFT (spookily enough). Its the Police driving/riding bible. The main thing is that its all simple stuff that works, and a lot of the methods described in the book are used by mature drivers who have survived long enough to gain experience. If you have new drivers in your household they would certainly benifit, and even the experienced would find much to improve their abilities. All advanced Police drivers have to know its contents inside out (there is still a written exam as part of the course), and even the response and non-response drivers have to know its basics to get through their driving courses.

It may not be the most interesting thing you will ever read, but it may help prevent a nasty spill.

Roadcraft ISBN: 0113408587

If you search the web you should be able to get a copy delivered for about £9.50, which considering the money we spend on our rides and kit, is not a big sum.

[Justcruising]

Bought a copy some years ago ;)
Its worth revisting from time to time to help iron out the bad habits
Although old and new copies are basically the same obtain the latest print if poss

[sporty-bob]

Excellent book. bought one about 7 years ago.

But must admit to not having read it for a while.

No excuse now the subject has been raised

[sue_M]

Once you understand the system riding used in the book riding certainly becomes easier. I did a Ride School last year = best thing I ever did.

[BaZa®]

This is worth a look at even the most basic help like unblocking an airway before the professionals arrive can, and does save lives..


http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg347.pdf

[magick]

Thanks Baza

definitely worth reading

[sue_M]

I have recently done a first bike on scene course.
The day consisted of
helmet removal
basic CPR and log rolling
scene scenarios where you had to prioritise what you would do if you witnessed bike RTC.

£49 well spent.

I now have to impart the knowledge over to my riding pals, as I am the one that wears the full face lid most of the time and not them so I need to know that someone will look out for me if it happens.

[magick]

Hi Sue

Who was the course provider? that sounds like a good course to go on

Magick

[WildBill2566]

Good work Sue

[sue_M]

Originally Posted by magick

Hi Sue

Who was the course provider? that sounds like a good course to go on

Magick

Lancashire ambulance service
picked up the info at GEMs and did the course at Brands hatch.
i believe there is another one in September.