Initial basic training (iBT) motorcycle
From 6 December 2010, Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a legal requirement. Leinster Driving Campus is an approved RSA Initial Basic Training (IBT) centre.
The IBT motorcycle course sets out the training that a novice motorcyclist needs to do with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) before having their Learner Permit validated.
What is Initial Basic Training?
Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a 16 hour mandatory motorcycle training that teaches the basic skills to learner motorcyclists. It is part of the RSA's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme and is intended to improve road safety.
The IBT course includes 4 modules, which have to be completed in turn. You can only move on to the next module when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level during your motorcycle lessons.
Course Details
Section 1 - Two modules covering off-road training
Module 1 ( 3 Hrs)
Leinster Driving Campus classroom deals with:
- Motorcycle Equipment
- Motorcycles and their controls
- Basic Technical Checks
- Taking Machine on and off the stand
- Basic Safety Checks (POWER)
- Moving the Machine without aid of engine
- Precautions before starting (FIGS)
- Starting and stopping the engine
Module 2 (5 Hrs)
Carried out at Leinster Driving Campus - deals with:
- Stopping the machine (Theory)
- Moving off & Stopping in controlled fashion
- Ride in a straight line
- Correct use of brakes (all scenarios)
- Gears selecting and changing
- Rear Observation
- Junctions Left and Right using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position Speed-Look (PSL) routines
- Emergency stopping under full control
- Slalom
- U Turn manoeuvre
- Figure of eight
- Slow Riding under control
- Explanation and Application of the Motorcycle System (OSPSL)
Section 2 - Two modules covering the on road aspects of motorcycling.
Module 3 (2 Hrs)
This is carried out at Leinster Driving Campus and deals with:
- Legal Requirements for riding on the road
- Importance of knowing the Rules of the Road
- Visibility - "Be Seen"
- Road Positioning
- Rear Observation at appropriate times
- Road surfaces and Traffic Conditions
- Progress – Fast/Slow
- Hazard perception and anticipation
Module 4 (6 Hrs)
This module is carried out on-road and deals with:
- The application of Module 3 (in practice) whilst on a public road
- Dealing with Junctions
- Dealing with Roundabouts
- Dealing with Traffic controls
- Dealing with Hills (incline & decline)
- Dealing with Hazards and Obstructions
When you have completed your IBT course, your instructor will record the details of your training in your logbook and issue you with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion.
Module 1 and Module 2 run every Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Module 3 and Module 4 run every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Why Choose Leinster Driving Campus for your IBT?
- We are the only facility in Ireland that can offer you a 2.5km private road network, ideal for getting familiar with moving up and down your gears. This is not possible in a restricted compound area alone.
- If required you can store your bike safely in a lock up on site at Leinster Driving Campus, saving you having to get it transported to and from the facility in between modules.
