What is the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS)?

Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) training is for your post-test students to learn the basics of advanced riding.

Designed by the DVSA to bridge the gap between obtaining their full licence and then going on to get their advance qualification, such as a RoSPA graded badge.

Core Modules and Extra Modules

There are both Core Modules and Extra Modules for the Enhanced Rider Scheme training package.

Most students will need around 3 days of training to become proficient at advanced riding.

However, this can be tailored to your student. Training days will need to be spread out over a period of time to allow your students to practise the new skills they have learned in their most recent training session.

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There’s No Test

The good news for students, is there are no exams required to obtain an ERS certificate, but they will need to achieve a good level of basic advanced skills before they can be issued with their certificate.

For each module they will be expected to reach a minimum standard. The marks are based on a traffic light system. If your students are not achieving the standard, they will be scoring a red and therefore will need further training.

By the end of their training sessions, most, if not all of these core modules should be on green.

The core modules include:

  • Defensive riding and hazard awareness
  • Progress – Use of speed
  • Overtaking & Filtering
  • Bends and corners
  • Slow control
  • Developing the correct attitude
  • Structured planned approach to riding

The extra modules include:

  • Effective braking techniques
  • Filtering – Advanced
  • Motorway & Dual carriageway
  • Carrying a passenger or load
  • Riding for work (delivery or courier)
  • Riding abroad
  • Blood bikers
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Additional extra modules:

  • Group riding
  • Biker Down and accident scene management
  • Motorcycle maintenance and machine awareness
  • Mobile phones/GPS/radios/ Bluetooth radio
  • Training in alternative environments (road based training on a track, off road trail riding etc)

In most cases, students will start with the Core Modules before moving on to the Extra Modules. If you are offering the Extra Modules, you must ensure you have adequate experience in those areas.