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IPSGA: the Roadcraft system

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The UK police Motorcycle Roadcraft manual, which IAM RoadSmart also teaches, organises every hazard into five phases. Information runs through all of them.

  1. Information: take, use and give information. Scan, check mirrors and do lifesavers (shoulder checks), and signal when it would help someone.
  2. Position: choose the road position that gives the best view and the most safety margin.
  3. Speed: adjust speed smoothly, with throttle or brakes, to suit the hazard.
  4. Gear: select the right gear for that speed once your speed is set, not before.
  5. Acceleration: leave the hazard with smooth, appropriate acceleration.

The system is flexible. You do not need every phase for every hazard, but you always consider them in this order. Riders who apply it consistently look calm and unhurried, and they are rarely surprised.

Safety note: This course explains widely taught riding technique. It does not replace hands-on training from a qualified instructor, a valid licence, or your bike's owner's manual. Practise new skills in a safe, open area first and ride within the law and your limits.

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