Did you know?
Riding a motorcycle requires a complex interplay of cognitive skills that enable a rider to navigate the road safely and effectively. While the exact number of cognitive skills can vary among riders, several key skills are essential for riding a motorcycle. 

1. Attention and Focus - 
Riders must maintain a high level of attention to their surroundings, including other vehicles, pedestrians, road conditions, and traffic signals. This skill is crucial for anticipating potential hazards.

2. Situational Awareness -

Being aware of what is happening around you at all times is vital. This includes understanding the behaviour of other road users and being prepared for sudden changes in the environment.

3. Decision-Making - 
Riders need to make quick and sound decisions, such as when to accelerate, brake, or change lanes. Effective decision-making can prevent accidents and ensure a smooth ride.

 
4. Motor Coordination - 
This involves the ability to coordinate hand and foot movements to operate the motorcycle controls (throttle, brake, clutch, and gear shifter) while steering. Good motor coordination is crucial for smooth manoeuvring.

 
5. Visual Processing - 
Riders must be able to quickly process visual information, such as reading road signs, recognising obstacles, and gauging distances. This skill helps in making informed decisions based on what they see.

 
6. Spatial Awareness - 
Understanding the position of the motorcycle in relation to other vehicles and road features is essential. Spatial awareness helps riders navigate turns, intersections, and changing road conditions.

 
7. Memory - 
Riders rely on both short-term and long-term memory for various tasks, such as remembering routes, road rules, and previous experiences that may influence their current riding behaviour.

 
8. Problem-Solving - 
The ability to quickly assess a situation and come up with solutions is critical, especially in emergency situations. Problem-solving skills help riders respond appropriately to unexpected challenges on the road.

 
9. Multitasking - 
Riding a motorcycle often requires multitasking, such as managing speed, shifting gears, monitoring traffic, and navigating turns simultaneously. Effective multitasking is essential for safe riding. 

10. Risk Assessment - 
Riders must constantly evaluate risks and make judgments about their ability to navigate various situations safely. This skill involves weighing the potential dangers against their riding abilities. 

Just reading through points 1 to 10 you will notice these are the crucial skills needed to run a business. Skills that I am happy to help you polish as your mentor and together we can navigate the fog and untangle the knots.

You do not have to be a motorcycle rider