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In Queensland, drivers must give way to all vehicles already in a roundabout.

Traffic moves clockwise; always use the left indicator when exiting, regardless of whether you are turning left, right, or going straight.

For multi-lane roundabouts, use the left lane for left turns/straight, and the right lane for right turns/U-turns, unless arrows indicate otherwise.

Key Rules and Procedures:

Give Way:
You must yield to any vehicle already in the roundabout, including those approaching from your right, left, or straight ahead.

Signalling

Left Turn:
Indicate left on approach and keep left until exited.

Right Turn:
Indicate right on approach and continue to signal right until you are ready to exit, then signal left to exit.

Straight Ahead:
Do not indicate on approach. You must indicate left when exiting.

Lane Selection:

Left Turn:
Use the left lane.

Right Turn:
Use the right lane.

Straight Ahead:
Use either lane, unless road markings dictate otherwise.

Exiting:
Always signal left to exit, if practicable.

U-Turns: Position in the right lane, indicate right on approach, and exit by signalling left.

Small/Single Lane Roundabouts:

While you should always indicate when leaving, it may not be practical on very small, single-lane roundabouts.

Safety Tips

Slow down when approaching, as you may need to stop.

Watch for lane arrows.

Be aware of cyclists and pedestrians.

Lovely to meet this young man today, and start him off in the carpark with some figure 8's, controlled starts and stops, before heading out on the open road.
Don't tell him i said so, but for someone who hasn't ridden since his pre-learner course, he's somewhat of a natural.
Got him in amongst some traffic, with round-abouts, and even threw a very steep hill start at him. Didn't phase him one bit.
Good job Mr C.
Don't forget to text me when you pass your RE(O) course 🙌

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Just wanted to take a few minutes out of my day, to wish each and every one of you, a happy, holy and safe Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.

The past few years have been personally challenging, but we push on. The ups and downs are merely "speed-bumps" on this journey we call life.

There's no better therapy than being totally focused, hyper-aware of your surroundings and just breathing as you're riding.

It's a priceless respite from an otherwise noisy world.
Of course, coffee stops, conversation and great company are never to be underestimated.

Shout out to the riders who have engaged with us and gone on to pass their RE(O) with confidence.

Cheers to the ones who have become friends, and regularly turn up to ride socially.

Common ground is what binds us. We ride. We look out for eachother. Nobody gets left behind.

Stay safe guys.

I never get tired of this view.
Are YOU ready to see what it's like behind bars?
Handle bars that is.
We can help you get there safely, and share our tips from many years of combined experience.
If you're a Learner motorcycle rider and you live in the Cairns FNQ area, we can help you progress from Learner to open motorcycle licence.
You'll need to visit your chosen QRide provider and successfully complete the Pre Learner course. Once you've got the magic letters on your licence (RE(L)) we can get you on the road.
You don’t even need your own motorcycle. We've got a beaut little LAMS bike, a CB125. Its the same bike used in the Pre Learner course, so it's not intimidating at all, and there's no surprises here.
We work at YOUR pace, starting riders in a carpark situation, learning the basics, so you can progress to the open road and traffic situations when YOU'RE ready, and confident to do so.

We're getting ready for a HUGE 2026.
If you'd like to be part of it, call or text
0434 253 441.

My name is Karen
I am On Ya Bike FNQ
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Couples Sunday sesh in the carpark, complete with storm clouds, thunder and distant lightning.
Sam & Ash nailed their slow drills and we managed to dodge the rain for a fun afternoon ride.

The front brake.
Learn how and when to use it.
Here's a great explanation to help you understand.

Speed. Geometry. Grip. The Power of the Front Brake. It’s not just for slowing down—it’s the key to turning, grip, and confidence. I was chasing Robertino Pietri at the end of a long week at NCBike. After days of ChampSchools, ChampGrad, and private coaching at N2 Track Days, I knew every inch of that track. We were both on stock Yamaha Motor USA MT-10s with Bridgestone S23 tires, having a little fun at the end of the day. Tino is very good—AMA Superbike, Latin Superbike, European Superbike, Moto2. He’s lined up against Marc Márquez. I have not. Despite being on almost exactly the same equipment, lap after lap, he kept pulling away. The crazy part? He was braking more… and going faster. At ChampSchool we say it all the time: more speed requires more brakes. But Tino wasn’t just braking harder—he was braking in more places. He was literally riding on more of the tire than I was: same bike, same tires, same track—but with more control, more speed, and less risk. When we pulled in, he looked at me and said in a heavy Spanish accent, “Cheep, you’re not putting enough load into the front tire. You need more brake pressure in more places to get the bike to turn.” That’s the secret. The front brake doesn’t just slow the bike—it does three things at once: 1️⃣ Manages speed — it’s the most effective way to control velocity. 2️⃣ Sets geometry — compressing the fork shortens wheelbase and steepens rake and decreases trail, putting the motorcycle in its most agile position. 3️⃣ Creates grip — loading the front tire enlarges the contact patch, increasing mechanical grip. We go to the brakes when we get nervous, and our brain says we need to slow respecting the first 5% of brake pressure to load the tire before we work the tire. We then stay with the brakes, trading brake pressure for lean angle until we are happy with both our speed AND direction. This keeps the chassis loaded and the chassis geometry in the best position to change directions. This is how every motorcycle was engineered to be ridden. Every great rider uses the front brake not just for speed control, but to make the motorcycle do what it’s designed to do: accurately change directions with maximum grip. That’s what separates great riders from good riders. – Chip Spalding Learn with our complete library of Champ U online curriculums or our 2026 in-person Yamaha Champions Riding Schools schedule at www.champschool.com Yamaha Motor USA | Dainese | Arai Helmet Americas | Bridgestone | Insta360 |

CALLING ALL PRINCESSES 👸
Come on Ladies...
If you've completed your Pre Learner course with QRide and have your licence endorsed with RE L, then there's nothing to stop you from riding. 🏍
You'll need all your own safety gear of course, because we don't do bloke sweat 🥵
Other than that,
NO MORE EXCUSES.
If you've got a bike, even better.
We can get you going and riding your machine, with all the confidence of a Queen.
All our sessions are 1 on 1 and we work with you, developing your skills, at your pace, and a time to suit you. Ask about our LAMS bike if you haven't got your own, and you still want to ride.

Slow riding motorcycle test in the rain #fblifestyle

How was YOUR Saturday?
Thanks for asking 😆
Lovely ride up the Gillies this morning to our coffee stop with Miss D and Mr B.
Quick little blast to Kairi and surrounds via Beantree Rd, then back down the Gillies.
Tough day.
Someone had to do it 😉

All the gear; all the time. 🏍🏍

The right gear can be the difference between a fall and never riding again—another reason why you should always keep your Ride Craft in check. #StreetSmarts #RideCraft

Out and about with Miss T yesterday, starting off with some basic skills in the carpark.

✅️ Figure 8's

✅️ Slow riding

A quick scoot over to Packer's Camp, and around some back roads southside before some very impromptu "follow me" fun at Petersen Park.

Here's some "food for thought" for new riders.
Make the most of your learning time. New Drivers must log their learning hours. New Riders owe it to themselves to learn as much as they can, BEFORE rushing to upgrade their licence.
Expose yourselves to a variety of situations on the road. Never stop learning from more experienced riders. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Whilst you can't possibly learn it all in one day, you CAN practice regularly to develop your skills and muscle memory, which will help you to become a safer, more defensive rider.

Thanks for riding with me, Miss T.
Can't wait to get you some quality seat-time on YOUR bike 🏍🏍