Basic Course Part 3: Advanced Riding Techniques

Welcome to the finale of the motorcycle basic course! In Part 3, the last 4 hours of your practical basic training, we will refine your riding technique and prepare you for more demanding situations in traffic. This course mainly takes place on winding roads outside of Zurich.

Course Content of Part 3

• Cornering and Leaning: The centerpiece – ideal line choice, correct visual technique, and how to safely lean your motorcycle.
• Counter-Steering: Deepen the principle of counter-steering for quick and precise direction changes.
• Braking and Swerving: Fast and stable braking combined with an evasive maneuver.
• Group Riding: Correct positioning in a group and staggered formation riding.
• Safe Overtaking: Correctly estimating distances and speeds for safe overtaking.

Ready for the Practical Exam

After completing this course part, you have successfully finished the mandatory basic training. Your learner's permit will be extended by 12 months, giving you time to prepare for the practical exam with practice rides and riding lessons.

More about the process to the exam →