19/06/2026
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In our pilot study in Dorset, 80% of those motorcyclists who were killed or critically injured, could have avoided being in a collision altogether, had they had the skills and awareness taught on BikeSafe and advanced riding courses. The challenge is raising this awareness amongst motorcyclists, many of whom have been riding for years and “know how to ride a bike”.
Police motorcyclists are amongst the most skilful riders on our roads. They also have the greatest awareness of why motorcyclists crash and how to avoid it; but being the police, people are often less keen to approach them.
Doctors, paramedics and particularly those who work on air ambulances are not only approachable, but people are keen to chat to them, often acting as a magnet at large biking events. Supported by motorcycling volunteers who have experience of BikerDown and BikeSafe courses, your role is to encourage motorcyclists to participate in a course that will help to reduce the chances of them being in a collision in the future.