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
Read more about Rider Safety.
Spokes offers tips from fellow riders to help motorcycle and scooter riders be more aware on the road and increase your anticipation and perception skills.
