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Safe driving course

Online course of 300 hours in safe road riding. 6 modules covering motorcyclist risk and crash data, traffic rules, defensive riding techniques, road and weather conditions, and motorcycle, gear and rider condition, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the risk factors behind motorcyclist crashes.

02

Apply traffic rules correctly when riding a motorcycle.

03

Develop defensive riding and anticipation techniques.

04

Adapt your riding to the road, weather and environment.

05

Select and use suitable approved protective equipment.

06

Respond at a basic level to a crash involving a motorcyclist.

07

Draw up a personal safe riding plan.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Road safety trainers.
  • Motorcycle driving school instructors.
  • Road safety technicians.
  • Safe riding instructors.
  • Motorcycle fleet managers.
  • Motorcycle tour guides.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join driving schools.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Traffic and Road Safety Act)
  • Royal Decree 1428/2003 (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)
  • Royal Decree 818/2009 (Spanish General Driver Regulations)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 22.06 (protective helmets)
  • UNE-EN 17092 (protective garments for motorcyclists)
  • ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management)
  • UNE-EN 13594 (protective gloves for motorcyclists)
  • Calimoto
  • Google Maps
  • Kinovea
  • Excel
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Motorcycle crash statistics
  2. 1.2Human, vehicle and road factors
  3. 1.3Most frequent crash types
  4. 1.4Collisions at junctions
  5. 1.5Running off the road on bends
  6. 1.6Rear-end collisions and turning vehicles
  7. 1.7Motorcyclist vulnerability
  8. 1.8The Safe System approach
  9. 1.9Subjective perception of risk
  10. 1.10Workshop: analysis of a crash statistics report
  1. 2.1AM, A1, A2 and A licences
  2. 2.2Right-of-way and overtaking rules
  3. 2.3Lane position
  4. 2.4Filtering between lanes and its limits
  5. 2.5Speed limits by road type
  6. 2.6Alcohol, drugs and medication
  7. 2.7Use of phones and devices
  8. 2.8Penalties and licence points
  9. 2.9Carrying passengers and loads
  10. 2.10Case study: resolving right-of-way situations
  1. 3.1Systematic visual scanning
  2. 3.2Time-based safety gaps
  3. 3.3Making yourself visible to others
  4. 3.4Anticipating other road users' errors
  5. 3.5Positioning on rural road bends
  6. 3.6Emergency braking with ABS
  7. 3.7Swerving and changing trajectory
  8. 3.8Group riding
  9. 3.9Night riding
  10. 3.10Practical: emergency braking and swerving exercise
  1. 4.1Road surface types and grip
  2. 4.2Road markings and manhole covers
  3. 4.3Gravel, diesel and leaves
  4. 4.4Rain, wind and fog
  5. 4.5Heat and dehydration
  6. 4.6Crash barriers and protection systems
  7. 4.7Roadworks and diversions
  8. 4.8Animals on the road
  9. 4.9Tunnels and changes in light
  10. 4.10Case study: route plan with identified risks
  1. 5.1Pre-ride check: tyres, lights and brakes
  2. 5.2Preventive maintenance
  3. 5.3Choosing a helmet
  4. 5.4Approved garments, gloves and boots
  5. 5.5Airbags and back protection
  6. 5.6Fatigue and rest breaks
  7. 5.7Emotional state and riding
  8. 5.8Basic first aid: PAS (Protect, Alert, Assist)
  9. 5.9Removing the helmet after a crash
  10. 5.10Lab: full check before a trip
  1. 6.1Rider profile and typical use
  2. 6.2Self-assessment of habits
  3. 6.3Identifying personal risks
  4. 6.4Technique improvement plan
  5. 6.5Equipment plan
  6. 6.6Maintenance plan
  7. 6.7Supervised practice route
  8. 6.8Monitoring indicators
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the course with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Calimoto, Google Maps, Kinovea and Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: emergency braking and swerving on a closed track, route planning with risk identification and pre-ride motorcycle checks. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Traffic and Road Safety Act); Royal Decree 1428/2003 (Spanish General Traffic Regulations); Royal Decree 818/2009 (Spanish General Driver Regulations); UNECE Regulation No. 22.06 (protective helmets); UNE-EN 17092 (protective garments for motorcyclists); ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management); UNE-EN 13594 (protective gloves for motorcyclists).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015, Royal Decree 1428/2003 and Royal Decree 818/2009 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Calimoto, Google Maps, Kinovea and Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a personal safe riding plan covering technique, equipment, maintenance and a supervised practice route, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Rider profile and self-assessment
Define the rider's profile and typical use and assess their habits.
Personal risk identification
Identify the personal risks linked to routes, conditions and riding style.
Technique, equipment and maintenance plans
Set out improvement plans for riding technique, protective gear and maintenance.
Supervised practice route
Plan a practice route with identified risks and monitoring indicators.
Final project
Deliver the safe riding plan report and presentation, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Road safety trainerMotorcycle driving school instructorRoad safety technicianSafe riding instructorMotorcycle fleet managerMotorcycle tour guide
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Calimoto, Google Maps, Kinovea and Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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