SOLENT ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS

STANDARD ROUTES

DOCUMENT NO. 008JG.           ISSUE NO. 2.           ISSUE DATE 10/08/03

Observers are encouraged to develop their own standard routes as there are many advantages in so doing.

Section A.

Advantages of a `Standard Route`.

1. Allows the Observer to concentrate on observing and not to have to worry about remembering the route.

2. Enables the Observer to make a more detailed and accurate observation of the Associates weaknesses.

3. Enables more consistent marking and better comparisons to be made between Associates.

4. Returning to a `Standard Route` at a later date enables the Observer to judge the improvements the associate has made since first using that route.

Section B.

Considerations when developing and using a `Standard Route`.

1. An Observer can develop more than one `Standard Route`.

2. A `Standard Route` should take about 45 minute to complete without stops. This is equivalent to about a 90 minute ride including several stops for comments etc.

3. A `Standard Route` should include, single track roads, both A & B roads, town riding, dual carriageway and motorway riding.

4. Selected parts of a `Standard Route` may be used when necessary.

5. A useful tip when using a motorway is to instruct the Associate to exit the motorway and then to rejoin it immediately at the same junction..