Enhanced Rider Scheme

Why The ERS?


Doing an Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) is all about getting the most from your riding and your machine. You can take this accessory from motorcycle to motorcycle and it won’t depreciate in price. A training course with one of our Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) approved instructors will help you achieve all of these and will cost you a lot less whilst gaining up to 17.5% discount from all the leading bike insurers in the UK.

Think of all the money we spend on our bikes!!!

We at ATB Rider Training agree with The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) on value of lifelong learning. This can take you beyond the basic skills to a level that will improve your own and others’ safety. It will also allow you to make better use of the road and gain more enjoyment from the riding experience.

The DVSA, in partnership with training experts have developed a training scheme designed to assess your riding, reduce risk and improve your skills.


The ERS Syllabus covers the following subjects:

  • Clothing & Rider Protection
  • Machine Checks
  • Controls & instruments
  • Manual Handling & use of stands
  • Moving away & stopping
  • Slow speed manoeuvring
  • Braking Techniques
  • Safe positioning
  • Mirrors & rear observation
  • Signals
  • Separation distance & use of speed
  • Other traffic & road users
  • Junctions & roundabouts
  • Bends & corners
  • Pedestrian crossings
  • Dual carriageways & motorways
  • Anticipation & Planning
  • Darkness
  • Weather conditions & road surface
  • Legal responsibilities
  • Environmental issues
  • Parking & vehicle security
  • Passengers & carrying loads
  • Incident management
  • Group riding & touring
  • Overcoming limitations