Perception Skills

Perception, awareness and anticipation tips written by riders for riders. Every month, we sort through the tips you send us, and publish a selection here.

We invite you to write a tip for us. Winning submissions are awarded a new pair of protective riding gloves.

Three Things to Remember (Video)
By Griff Young (2009 rider safety tip competition winner)

Observe the Car and its Content (Video)
By Liam Carter (2009 rider safety tip competition winner)

Stop daydreaming (Video)
By Axel

Don't Ride Faster than You Can See (Video)
By John Cook

Look Ahead Not Down! (Video)
By Nick Axaris

Anticipate, Relax, Be Aware (Video)
By Phil Torode

The Most Skilfull Riders (Video)
By Michael Catchpole

Anticipate the error
By Robert Camilleri of Pascoe Vale South

Keeping in the line of sight
By Leigh Marriner of Grovedale

The motorcycle goes where you're looking
By Matthew Esse of Melbourne

Slow down and think
By Matthew Kuliman of Craigieburn

Rule of Thumb
By Stephen Lovatt of Lynbrook

Wet tar seals
By Taner Riffat of Vermont

Lawn mowers - Ordinary Stuff can hit you
By David Turnbull of Kilmore

Concentrate - Anticipate - Tolerate
By Roger Hill of Lilydale

Setting your own riding safety boundaries
By Jason Sonneman of Kyneton

Braking
By Peter Holden of Nar Nar Goon North

Upright safety
By Nicole Donelly of Balwyn

Crashes
By Shane Rogers

Trust
By Robbie O'Brien of Aspendale Gardens

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