Motorcycle Road Skills - Road Positioning - CBT / Module 2

An overview of general road positioning for motorcycles with a view to raising awareness. Particularly useful for CBT and Module 2 test training students.
Does not go into detail about advanced riding skills. This video is not a substitute for live training and cannot show all considerations and eventualities.
If in doubt please consult a qualified trainer.

[@amaana4631]

How does this man only have 785 subs? Some of the best content on youtube about riding!

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Amaan Ahmed thank you for your comment, much appreciated. All the best

[@davidyates1299]

As a guy who just passed his CBT 3 weeks ago... this advice is utterly invaluable and maybe even life saving. I cannot thank you enough for this!

[@GarethMachin-rb2sg]

Excellent content just clocked up over 4000 on my 125 as a returning rider. Best advice out there.

[@rjm0234]

I’ve just passed my A licence and bought a Tuono 660. I am finding your videos really useful. Thank you

[@sreekumar_the13]

Good afternoon Sir . Your smooth explanation can dig in to any layman’s head like that of mine . Great video . Thumps up👍

[@MotorcyclePWR]

many thanks, much appreciated, glad its helpful

[@keirnicholson9255]

Hi Phil, passed my MOD2 earlier on this week, I had great tuition from Abbey Rider Training in Swindon, but these videos you have made were great to watch on days before my lessons and test to help reinforce what I had learnt and a bit extra! Keep it up, you have created an invaluable resource for new and experienced riders 👍🏻

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Thank you Keir for your comments. Glad to hear of your good training experience and also glad the videos helped. Congratulations on what was Im sure, a deserved pass. I hope you enjoy the world of motorcycling. Ride safe, all the best.

[@markyoung8545]

I've been riding 44 years and driving 43 years. Great information. Started following your chanel in case you can teach an old dog new tricks 😊

[@bobhill8852]

Hi Phil, this is your best video to date. As we both know, this is a massive subject to explain. There are so many different situations to deal with. The diagrams that you have taken the time to draw really help. Thank you.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Hi Bob, many thanks for your comments, much appreciated. Positioning is indeed so variable, see you soon, all the best

[@markdurkowski6230]

‘ You can’t think what am I having for tea tonight , that’s why we love our bikes so much because you can lose yourself in the act of rising ‘ So well put great content once again.very educational thank you.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Thank you Mark, much appreciated. All the best

[@richardgiles2484]

I've been riding a long time. But whenever I watch your videos I normally pick up something new but if not I always get a lot of good reminders. But the one thing I ALWAYS remember is too NEVER trust anyone else with my life

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Richard Giles thanks Richard, yes, absolutely right. All the best

[@stags-gr8to]

I found this a very helpful video, nicely presented, thank you 😊

[@MotorcyclePWR]

thank you for your comment, glad you found it useful

[@MGman100]

Another excellent instructional video. Reinforces everything I've been taught. 👍🙂

[@getircolindale3183]

I could listen to you all day. Don't know why?

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Im not sure either :-) But thank you !!

[@martinjohnstone1]

Hi. I'm a 56 year old newbie to motorcycle 🏍️ riding, but donkeys years of car driving. The subject of Left hand bends at approx minute 17 in the video.... Managed to figure that out by myself fortunately, but you're one of the few to mention it explicitly, don't try to make a view by driving on the right side when it's clearly not safe to do so. It's so important that the subject should never be raised without mentioning this caveat, but I've been through plenty of KZbin videos where it's not mentioned at all, let alone clarified. It should be part of Motorcycle Tests to check that these differences are understood. Thanks for getting the ball rolling...

[@MotorcyclePWR]

thank you Martin, interestingly generally, at test level students are encouraged to stay fairly central in their lane, particularly on lefts. Then word and mouth and some post test training creates this offside approach without much extra info. Can be quite scary! all the best

[@tumolucky17]

Got my mod 1 and 2 first week in September. Can’t wait to hopefully get everything passed

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@tumolucky17 i wish you well and hope you enjoy your training. Let us know how you get on?! All the best

[@tumolucky17]

Thanks mate , really looking forward to getting on the road, been riding motox on and off for 20 years . R6 waiting in my garage. Keep up the great videos!!

[@StevenHodiTimberlogbuild]

Hi Phil, I can’t wait for our next training. Great videos!!

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Steven Hodi many thanks, you re welcome, ride safe, all the best

[@Moto.warrior26]

This video has very good tips and advices that i can use for my restricted motorcycle course

[@arhung]

Very useful video. Thanks a lot for the tutorial.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

You are welcome!

[@jakesalter4325]

Best video tip I've watched 👍👍

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Jake Salter thank you much appreciated. All the best

[@raskfel555]

Thank You youngman :)

[@PaulUrmston]

Really simple and instructive video. I've been through a few of your now and you have a nack of explaining what SHOULD be simple, in a very understandable way. Passed CBT on Monday, mod1 then 2 days later... and in 72 hours I am in for the mod2. I am 45 and I swear I haven´t been this nervous since Uni. The whole "one mistake and that's it" is a worry.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Paul Urmston Hi Paul. many thanks, glad you have completed CBT successfully. I hope your Mod 2 went well? All the best

[@PaulUrmston]

@@MotorcyclePWR It certainly did. Passed. From CBT to full license in 2 weeks. I am now looking online for bike meetups. Need to meet some like-minded people. 😂

[@jefflambert8603]

I have Just Discoverd your Channel Exellent advice even for Riders of many years who have developed some bad Riding Habits I am going watch all your videos one thing you said Stuck in My Mind Emergency Braking i Need to Find an Empty Road and Practice.. You seem incredibly Patient Do you never get upset if Cars pull out in Front of you? I guess you just see it coming 👀

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Jeff Lambert Hi Jeff, glad you found the channel ! Thank you for watching. I suppose I have a degree of patience but im human like everyone else, and I do get annoyed at some of the appalling driving i see on roads these days. But I think its a case of trying to keep the lid on it and focus on the ride. All the best, ride safe

[@deathorgloryhole5609]

Bloody hell, Canterbury has changed a fair bit since I was last there! Thanks for the advice though, some good tips there mate.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Death or Gloryhole thank you, glad you found it helpful. Yes, East Kent is constantly changing! All the best

[@AW8UK]

Excellent video....thank you.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Thank you AW8

[@AW8UK]

​@@MotorcyclePWR Revisiting this vid again. I know some (adanced qualified & not) favour a hazard absent default position closer to the crown of a single carrageway roads, (absent of seen nearside hazards)...between 2 & 3 (of 3) I undertand the advantages but would not want to be there if concentration lapsed when there was oncoming traffic. Any thoughts on the above ? Time & time I watch & listen to you...So much looks right, sounds right... & crucially FEELS right when, (as best able), incorporated into my riding. Thanks again

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@@AW8UK thank you, the more I think about it the less i feel there is a default position, as it should always be appropriate to the moment. You are right, if you sit close to the crown and lapse concentration there is always the liklihood of a problem! Ride safe, all the best

[@AW8UK]

@@MotorcyclePWR Thanks for reply. Subjective opinions can vary depending on the commentator, however, I do place value on yours. Apologies...I have also sought your comments re body lean in the cornering vid Take care

[@handymanplasterer4267]

Whoop whoop mod 1 on the 6th September, can’t wait 😝

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Great! I wish you well with it

[@handymanplasterer4267]

@@MotorcyclePWR thank you 🤞

[@oldfartuk]

first :-) ... Great advice

[@MotorcyclePWR]

thank you

[@karlhoward2737]

Question here…noticed you did filtering of traffic where there were chevrons on the road, approaching traffic light crossing….is this legal and is this such a good idea……those cars may not see you creeping up on their right side and could pull away as you try to pass, making for a dangerous situation, how many car drivers look at their side mirrors before pulling away…..very few I suspect, I would caution such filtering personally….I prefer to stay behind vehicles when I see chevron markings and once safe to do so and road markings allow, then overtake….just a point here, maybe I have it wrong…..I do find your advice very helpful, thank you…

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Thank you for your comments. Yes, well pointed out to be cautious in the circumstances you mentioned, and i think the decision to filter here would be based on a number of factors, but experience, speed, road width and a return gap being part of it. It all has to be able to come together safely. Legally the highway code says that you must not pass the leading moving vehicle on approach to a pedestrian crossing or the lead vehicle which has stopped to allow pedestrians to cross. The inference here is that if it has stopped because of traffic congestion and no pedestrians are crossing you can filter. Hope this helps, best regards

[@steve00alt70]

But if u pull back behind a large lorry the person behind you may tailgate u. Especially if its an audi or bmw driver. I would add that some bikers point their bike near to the rightside if stopped behind a car that way they wont be crushed if they get rear ended. Im getting a suzuki gsx s125 its got ABS peace of mind if I do decide to panick brake like many beginners do. Im gonna get airbag vest too. White helmet, white gloves, white racing boots even if it means a little bit noticed by people and hi viz strips on my bike too. And fluorscent yellow jacket like yours. Like it isnt a fashion show its safety.

[@hennersss]

Why do you "check left mirror to return" after passing a cyclist?

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Mirror checks are always taught to be done before any change of direction. Many instructors insist on lifesavers in this circumstance. It could be argued that neither are required as you know what you have just passed, but it helps confirm the location of the overtaken road user and helps regulate that you dont cut them up or collide if there are changes of speed involved. A change of position requires effective rear observations before making the change.

[@unknownname854]

My instructor doenst want me to ride a motorbike ever again. I failed my cbt and i might never go again cause they might not let me. Idk what to do

[@MotorcyclePWR]

Hi, Im sorry to hear this. I cannot comment on your ability and whether biking is for you, sometimes safety implications suggest that its best not to ride. However, usually a course of training will enable a student to learn and achieve. If you have a problem with an instructor, try to find another one or a different school where you will be trained sympathetically to your needs. It may be you need some time to get used to a bike off road before going further on your CBT. All training these days should be based around the learner, what DVSA calls Client Centred learning. Dont give up, and good luck with your learning

[@unknownname854]

@@MotorcyclePWR I've been on the road loads before however without a license and everything is going smoothly however the stress of having a strict instroctur behind me shouting all the time and not being clear on where to go and pin poinint the smallest thing that no one seems to look into is kind of getting in my way. The time where he snapped was when i was going to a junction and a car to the right had a good distance and I was going but he shouted to my ear to stop and if I did stop the car would of hit me but since he shouted is tuddles and nearly got hit however i went back to my original speed and avoided the car, that is when the instructur told me to not ride a motrobike. I believe a bit of faith on me would be nice instead of getting dissed all the time lol also at like the yard training he kept leaving me alone instead of teaching making me pay extra for going on the road, oof.

[@MotorcyclePWR]

@Unknown Name I think if you are not happy with your trainer then please find another one. Difficult to comment on situations without being there; as an instructor i know that we dont want someone to pull out in front of a vehicle, but we seem to perceive things differently. I do get it some one shouts at you, especially when you are trying to concentrate that it is not helpful. As regards directions, i wouldnt worry too much about the actual directions where you go, but being safe and legal in what you do is the important thing. A good instructor will be laid back and flexible about going the "wrong way" , as long as you are safe. I wish you well with your training for the future