Terms & Conditions | RIDE M.T.S

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MOTORBIKE TRAINING SCHOOL

Terms and Conditions

For all Courses:

RIDE MTS will endeavour to make your training as safe and enjoyable as possible. However, there is always a small element of risk in connection with the use of any motor vehicle, which cannot be totally eliminated. Unlike a car, your instructor can have no direct control over your vehicle and ultimately it is your responsibility to ride safely. With this in mind you must comply with the following:

Ensure that you are, and remain, fit to train. Only you know your physical and mental condition.
You must not be over tired, injured, or suffering from any ailment, which could affect your riding.
You must not have taken any drugs and or alcohol, which may affect your ability to ride.
You must inform your instructor if there are any problems in this respect or if any occur during the day.
You must ensure that you have adequate breaks, drinks and food and that you are properly clothed.
Only you will know if you are fit to continue.

Prior to any course you will need to provide a licence check code and a picture of your drivers licence, so RIDE MTS can ensure that you have correct entitlements and hold a valid licence to undertake motorbike training.

If this is not received when requested, then your course will not be able to go ahead.

https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

All motorcycles/mopeds that are supplied to or hired by the student by RIDE.

Damage to a moped/motorcycle caused by the student under £20.00 then parts and labour are not charged to make good. The student must pay for any damage more than £20.00, before further training can continue, to RIDE MTS. Parts are charged at retail price inc. V.A.T. Labour is charged at £35.00 per hour.

Radios

Radios are not covered by RIDE MTS’s insurance; if they are damaged through the fault of the student then the student is liable to reimburse RIDE in full for the cost of a replacement

Road Traffic Violations

Clients in control of one of RIDE MTS motorcycles or scooters will take full responsibility for any violations regarding road traffic laws caused by them riding on the public highway. Relevant details will be passed to the appropriate authorities if requested. The client whom the offence relates will be informed.

PRE course information

It is highly advisable that before undertaking any course that you are as prepared as possible. Prior to a course the learner Must at the least have read and understood the latest edition of the highway code.

RIDE MTS and its instructors reserve the right to terminate any course where it is of the opinion that the Student does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Highway Code. Under these circumstances no refund of any fees will be given.

RIDE MTS advice is and recommends that prior to any of our courses (especially aimed at the newer road users who are more vulnerable than most) to read the following:

The official “DVSA guide to learning to ride”

The official “DVSA guide to riding - the essential skills”

On the www.direct.gov.uk website

Carry out: RIDEFREE training by using the link below.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ride-free-new-online-motorcycle-training-to-improve-road-safety

All of the above are aimed at helping to stay safe whilst out on the roads and give you prior understanding of what you are expected to know as a road user!

Suitable Clothing

Trainees taking part in any training courses must wear suitable clothing that offers reasonable protection to both limit the risk of injury and limit the effects of the weather on your person.

You may be new to biking and may not yet have your own motorcycle equipment or realise the importance of wearing appropriate clothing.

You must attend with an approved road legal helmet, Sturdy jacket, motorbike gloves and as a minimum you must be wearing at least unripped jeans and sturdy footwear that go above the ankle.

Attending in unsuitable clothing may result in the practical riding elements of your course being cancelled and you will need to rebook at additional expense.

CBT training

You have a choice at the time of booking to do your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) either on a manual (geared) or automatic motorbike.

However, as a road safety organisation it is our job to ensure the safety of both our trainees and the general public. To learn to ride a manual (geared) motorcycle is no easy task; even if you are an experienced car driver, a motorcycle is a completely different vehicle, which in turn, requires you to perform a range of unique skills such as balance, throttle control, higher levels of concentration, ability to deal with the exposure to varying weather conditions and wind, combination of foot and hand controls, etc.

If you are a novice rider, with no previous recent experience on a manual bike, and if your expectation is to complete your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) within the same day, we highly recommend you consider a pre cbt course. Consisting of 2-3 hours on bike training at £40ph to give you the best chance possible of reaching the required safe standard.

All mopeds/motorcycles are hired to the student by RIDE MTS. Damage to a moped/motorcycle caused by the student under £20.00 then parts and labour are not charged. The student must pay for any damage more than £20.00, before further training can continue, to RIDE MTS. Parts are charged at retail price inc. V.A.T. Labour is charged at £35.00 per hour.

During your course with RIDE MTS. You will need to complete all elements of the course to a safe standard to achieve the CBT certificate.

If a learner is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. RIDE MTS and it's Instructors have the right to terminate the course at any stage.

All learners are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and to not:

Cause distress either verbally or physically to another learner or instructor of RIDE MTS. This may lead to their course being terminated and the loss of their course fee.

Intentionally damage any equipment loaned to them by RIDE MTS.

Intentionally cause damage to any facility or training area being used to carry out their course.

Any intentional damage as mentioned above will incur a cost to replace or make good.

Road Traffic Violations

Customer Vehicles

Any vehicles supplied by the customer for use on any training courses conducted by RIDE will not be covered by RIDE insurance policy for motorcycles.

Responsibility is with the client to ensure that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and meets the relevant legal requirements. “L” plates must be clearly displayed front and rear. The vehicle must also be properly taxed. Hold a valid MOT if needed. A valid insurance cover note must be available. The motorcycle/moped MUST be in a safe and appropriate condition to commence your training.

Assessments rides and post CBT training.

Please ensure RIDE has seen a digital copy of your valid CBT certificate especially if you did not carry out your CBT with RIDE motorbike training school. Licence checks as mentioned previously will need to be carried out prior to any formal training.

For all machines that are hired/used by any student by RIDE for post CBT training including assessment rides.

Any damage to a moped/motorcycle caused by the student under £20.00 then parts and labour are not charged. The student must pay for any damage exceeding more than £20.00 including up to the replacement of the machine to RIDE. Parts are charged at retail price inc. V.A.T. Labour is charged at £35.00 per hour.

POST CBT training Inc Tests and Assessments

RIDE MTS will determine the aptitude of the student to undertake any training prior to and for the Module 1 and 2 Motorcycle Tests. If RIDE MTS or its instructors decide the student is not safe, at risk or needs further training, the student will not undertake that part of the training or test. RIDE MTS will not be responsible for any loss of training fees or motorcycle tests fees(Module 1 and 2) that this may incur.

If the student decides not to either undertake or complete any arranged training course or to not undertake an arranged Module 1 or 2 Motorcycle Test RIDE MTS will not be responsible for any loss of training or motorcycle test fees that may incur unless cancelled with a minimum of 7 clear working days notice by email,letter or text.

Road Traffic Violations

Customer Vehicles

Any vehicles supplied by the customer for use on any training courses and or assessments conducted by RIDE MTS will not be covered by RIDE MTS insurance policy for motorcycles.

TEST days

Students are required to be at the designated meet area on time or before time bringing with them all necessary documents and equipment needed to undertake the test on that day.

Failure to bring any item that results in the test not being conducted, both course fees and test fees will still need to be met by the student with no refund applicable.

If the student decides not to either complete arranged training for or to undertake an arranged Module 1 or 2 Motorcycle Test RIDE MTS will not be responsible for any loss of training or motorcycle test fee this may incur unless cancelled with a minimum of 7 clear working days notice by email,letter or text.

If the student is deemed unable to complete either Module 1 or 2 Motorcycle test because they need more training or have failed to

reach the required test standard in their allocated course then their test fee maybe forfeited if this is past the hand back period for late notice cancellations with DVSA. The training fee will then be held for that test day and used in the next allocated test to them.

If where practical, and with prior agreement it is sometimes possible for RIDE MTS that a student can request to have the bike brought to the test centre and delivered for their convenience due to weather conditions or they wish to not travel distance to test or training area.

This service will be charged at the standard hourly rate set at the time of booking the course (£40.00 p/h) which covers both the time for instructor travelling and use of and running costs to transport the machines to the student.

If a student wishes to travel with the bikes in transport to the training area or test centre then there is no extra charge in addition for the carriage for persons above the mentioned hourly rate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In the event of a mechanical breakdown or any other cause beyond the control of RIDE MTS, RIDE MTS reserves the right to re-arrange or rebook any course at the earliest convenient time to the student and to RIDE MTS.

RIDE MTS will not cancel a CBT/Training or test because of rain or cold weather unless, in the opinion of RIDE MTS, it is considered dangerous to continue, so the Student is advised to bring appropriate clothing for any inclement weather.

In the event that prior to or through the duration of your course it is considered too dangerous through weather conditions training may be postponed for safety reasons. RIDE MTS will endeavour to contact you should your training needs to be postponed. However, if a Student is unsure whether the training will go ahead they are requested to call to check the situation before they travel. As weather conditions are beyond our control the training will be rescheduled as soon as practicably possible and for a mutually suitable time. Under these circumstances no refund of any Fees will be given. If a Student’s training is terminated after training has commenced RIDE MTS will endeavour to reschedule the training as soon as practicably possible and to a mutually suitable time. Under these circumstances no refund of any fees will be given. Please note that we will only cancel if we think your safety is at risk.

RIDE Motorbike Training School

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ridemotorbiketraining@gmail.com