A list of Hints and Tips for candidates – based on various sources including Twitter, chats, test debriefs, presentations and FaceBook comments.

  • Muddy roads: all about grip
    • 1. Look as far ahead as possible. Where is the best surface?
    • 2. Keep the speed down to give yourself time to plan the best path
    • 3. Very light on controls; brake early & gently
    • 4. Keep left of centre lane mud in LH bends
    • 5. Steer where grip better
  • First impressions Count!
    • Turn up looking like a well-prepared rider;
    • Don’t ride with both feet off the pegs when riding;
    • Don’t paddle your bike back into or out of a parking space;
  • Things to say that show you’re not a thinking Rider:
    • I always/ I’ve always;
    • I never;
    • My Observer told me;