ELEMENT A – Introduction

Trainees must be told and understand:

1.The aims of the Approved Training Body

2.The importance of having the right equipment and clothing

Trainees eyesight must be tested. Trainees must be able to read in good daylight, a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79.4mm high at a distance of 20.5 metres (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn).

ELEMENT B – Practical on Site Training

Trainees must receive practical on site training at the conclusion of which they must fulfil the following requirements:

  • Be familiar with the motorcycle, its controls and how it works;
  • Be able to carry out basic machine checks to a satisfactory standard and be able to take the bike off the stand satisfactorily;
  • Be able to wheel the machine around to the left and right showing proper balance and bring the motorcycle to a controlled halt by braking;
  • Be able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily

 

ELEMENT C – Practical on Site Riding

Trainees must undertake practical on site riding at the conclusion of which they must be able to:-

  • Ride the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine to a controlled halt;
  • Ride the machine round in a figure of eight circuit under control;
  • Ride the machine slowly under control;
  • Carry out a u-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily;
  • Bring the machine to s stop under full control as in an emergency;
  • Carry out controlled braking using both brakes;
  • Change gear satisfactorily;
  • Carry out rear observation correctly;
  • Carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position-Speed-Look (PSL) routines;

ELEMENT D – Practical off Road Training

  • Before undertaking practical on road riding trainees must be instructed in the matters set out in paragraph 2 and 3 below and achieve the objectives mentioned therein.
  • Trainees must understand the following:-
    • The need to be clearly visible to other road users (the use of conspicuity aids)
    • The importance of knowing the legal requirements for riding on the road
    • Why motorcyclists are more vulnerable than most road users
    • The need to drive at the correct speed according to road and traffic conditions
    • The importance of the Highway Code
    • The need to ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users
    • The need to use rear observation at appropriate times
    • The need to assume the correct road position when riding
    • The need to leave sufficient space when following another vehicle
    • The need to pay due regard to the effect of varying weather conditions when riding
  • Trainees must be aware of:-
  • The effect on a vehicle of the various types of road surface that can be encountered
  • The dangers of drug and alcohol use
  • The consequences of aggressive attitudes when riding
  • The importance of hazard perception

ELEMENT E – Practical on Road Training

  • Trainees must undertake on road riding for a period of not less than two hours. They must (Subject to paragraph 2 below) encounter all the following traffic situations and demonstrate their ability to handle each one competently and safely:
    • Roundabouts
    • Junctions
    • Pedestrian Crossings
    • Traffic Lights
    • Gradients
    • Bends
    • Obstructions
  • Trainees must also repeat the following exercise in normal road conditions:-
  • Carry out a u-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily
  • Bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency