The aims of the motorcycle driving lessons provided by our experienced instructors in Geneva will vary according to the driving license category you wish to obtain. During the lessons, your driving instructor will make sure your training is adapted to your needs and covers everything you have to know for the practical exam. We will progress step by step to help you in your learning, and cover the following stages:
1. Understanding the basic requirements for safe driving, including the rider’s own liability, clothing requirements, and safe use of the motorcycle.
2. Starting and stopping the vehicle, correct use of observation technique
3. Accelerating and slowing down, correctly using observation technique.
4. Safe handling of the vehicle, being familiar with the various braking systems and techniques.
5. Controlling the vehicle; effective and safe braking.
6. Knowing and applying the correct braking technique; respecting safety distances between vehicles.
7. Remaining in control of the vehicle while driving extremely slowly, without putting your feet on the ground. Being able to judge your own abilities.
8. Remaining in full control of the motorcycle while focusing one’s attention on other road users
9. Finding and maintaining a precise trajectory while observing traffic in the opposite direction, and paying due attention to road partners around.
10. Being aware of risks associated with the blind spot, the time factor, and the importance of observing traffic.
11. Getting used to driving with a passenger, in different conditions.
12. Using the road in a way specific to motorcycles.
13. Using the road in a way specific to motorcycles, and preparing for the second part of the course.
14. Mastering fast and safe braking before bringing the vehicle to full stop vehicle.
15. Adopting the correct behavior at crossroads.
16. Adopting the correct behavior towards other road users, taking into account the correct trajectory, speed and right of way.
17. Once learners understand how to behave towards other road users, they can further improve their driving skills on their own, or with additional driving lessons.
The following conditions are required to follow the third part of the course:
18. Managing quick changes in direction safely
19. Reacting and braking quickly and safely at high speed.
20. Taking corners safely, taking into account road conditions, traffic, visibility, and changing speed limitations.
21. Observing and objectively assessing other motorcycle learners with the view of correcting one’s driving style when taking corners.
22. The course will focus on the following themes: overtaking, adapting one’s speed, driving in a group and adopting the right behavior towards other road users.