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You know the road, you know your bike, but would you know what to do in an emergency?

Free Biker Down Courses

Whether it's the feeling of freedom, the skills you learn or just enjoying the company of others, biking is a great way to spend time.

As a biker, you're always learning, but would you know what to do if you saw or were involved in an crash where a biker was down?

'Biker Down' courses are free and managed by our dedicated road safety professionals. The courses are designed to help you deal with an incident if you're involved in or see one, care for any casualties and learn about the different ways to see and be seen.

If you are present at the time of a motorbike crash, knowing what to do is vital. Biker Down courses will provide you with essential skills and knowledge designed to help you deal with what you may encounter.

The course consists of one session which lasts 3-4 hours and is made up of three modules. Delivered by our dedicated road safety professionals, the course is interactive and lively. As well as hands-on experience, there will be discussions and questions. The course is suitable for all bikers ranging from beginner to advanced.

Module 1 - Incident scene management

Learn how to ensure the safety of people at the scene, tend to the fallen rider, offer first aid and alert the emergency services.

Module 2 - Casualty care

How to deal with motorcycle-related first aid such as typical trauma, leg injury, major bleeds, basic life support and crash helmet removal.

Module 3 - The thinking biker

Learn how we interpret what we see, including the phenomenas of motion camouflage, looming, and 'saccadic masking', plus advice on being seen.

Get in touch

Biker Down is delivered by Fire and Rescue Services across the UK and was designed by Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

The course is dedicated to helping bikers including pillion passengers and anyone interested in increasing their knowledge of what to do at the scene of a collision.

To get in touch with our Biker Down team, simply email roadsafetyteam@humbersidefire.gov.uk or take a look at the Biker Down contact list and email the team for your area.