Advanced Roadcraft – Sunshine Coast

Skill Keeps You Upright. Roadcraft Keeps You Alive.

You love the ride – the freedom, the focus, the thrill. 
But staying alive out there? That takes more than passion.

• Every time a driver cuts you off.


• Every mountain bend that tightens too soon.


• Every emergency stop that catches you off guard…

You’re reminded: riding a motorcycle isn’t just about skill. It’s about survival.

Most crashes aren’t caused by hooning or recklessness.

They’re caused by common, preventable mistakes – ones even experienced riders make:

💥 Misjudging a corner


💥 Getting caught in a blind spot


💥 Late braking under pressure


💥 Fixating on the threat instead of the escape


💥 And of course, the classic: “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you.”

It’s not just an excuse – it’s neuroscience.
 Drivers don’t register motorcycles because of something called perceptual blindness. The brain deletes what it doesn’t expect to see.

But you can fight back. With Roadcraft.

This Isn’t Just Rider Training. This Is a Wake-Up Call.

COURSE DATES / LOCATIONS

Courses are available at the following locations. To register for a course, select the location and date and you will be redirected to the registration page.


The Australian Road Safety Foundation, together with SMART Rider Academy, is delivering heavily subsidised advanced motorcycle training right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Thanks to funding from Queensland Transport and Main Roads Ride to Zero, you’ll access a full-day course – normally valued at $295 – for just $75.

You’ll walk away with sharper skills, greater confidence, and a new understanding of how to take control of the road — no matter what it throws at you.



What You’ll Learn

In one full day, you’ll upgrade the way you think, see, and ride – for life.

MORNING SEMINAR:

✅ The 5 Most Common Crash Types – and how to avoid them


✅ Vision Skills for Safer Riding – so you always see what’s coming


✅ Why Drivers Don’t See You – and how to make yourself impossible to miss


✅ Emergency Braking Techniques – stop faster, stay upright


✅ Cornering Made Predictable – master your line, even on the tightest bends


✅ Lane Positioning & Filtering Strategies – stay out of harm’s way and ride with purpose

AFTERNOON ROAD RIDE:

You’ll head out in small groups with our expert instructors and apply everything you’ve learned in real-world conditions.
We’ll guide you through:

✅ Road reading and hazard anticipation

✅ Confident cornering and positioning

✅ Controlled, low-speed manoeuvres


✅ Riding with a pillion, in traffic, and through the unexpected

You’ll finish the day not just a better rider, but a SMARTer one.

Normally $295 – but thanks to government grant funding and support from the Australian Road Safety Foundation, 
you can attend for just $75.

That’s not just a good deal. That’s a life-saving investment in yourself.

If you’ve got a current open, provisional or probationary RE or R licence, this course is for you.

Whether you’ve been riding for 6 months or 60 years, this training will sharpen your instincts, build your confidence, and help you ride smarter and safer.

We’re always happy to help with any additional information or questions. Email us at events@smartrideracademy.com or call us on 1300 961 335.

Over 3,000 people have now participated in these courses and many have told us they now feel more skilled, more relaxed on the bike and ride with greater awareness and confidence.

“I regained skills I had lost over 50 years of riding motorcycles!!” Dale H

“Each time I come back I improve my skills and gain confidence.” Troy M

“I did ask myself what more could I possibly learn. Well, let me tell you… I learnt heaps.” Dave U

“You’re such a wealth of information! It was a really valuable course.” Georgia D

“Thanks for listening to what riders want and making it happen.” Amanda B

Over 3,000 riders have completed this course — and walked away sharper, safer, and more confident.

Book your place now
 – before the next ride becomes the one you didn’t see coming.