RoSPA Gold - riders and drivers
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:43 am
In what ways does motorcycle RoSPA Gold and car RoSPA Gold differ?
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christopherwk wrote:This doesn't directly answer your question as I've done IAM Car and Bike and currently doing RoSPa bike, so I don't know the differences between RosPA Gold car and bike.
Between the two IAM tests though, on the bike, positioning is emphasised more, as well as acceleration sense, there is a lot more engine braking on a motorbike (especially a twin) compared to a car. I also found while training for the IAM bike test, references to roadcraft and the system were used much more than for the car.
ScoobyChris wrote:My limited experience of rider training compared to car is:-
- No commentary requirement
- Examiner is following you and so can't easily assess how closely you are keeping to speed limits (as shown on your speedo) or how far ahead you're looking and how you're prioritising hazards
- BGOL isn't a concern as the bikes have sequential gear boxes
- Some examiners have a relaxed attitude to overtake speeds, provided the speed before and after the overtake is legal
I'm not sure whether this is in agreement with other's experiences?
Chris
ScoobyChris wrote:My limited experience of rider training compared to car is:-
- No commentary requirement
ScoobyChris wrote: - Examiner is following you and so can't easily assess how closely you are keeping to speed limits (as shown on your speedo)
christopherwk wrote:Therefore during the exam/training, it's probably best to do a commentary to yourself as you go along anyway, so at the end when the examiner asks you questions about your ride, you're more likely to remember what you were doing, where you were doing it and why.