an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

2. CBT Syllabus
Motorcycle clothing is generally expensive so you need to help your pupils prioritise
what they should buy first and identify less expensive alternatives. You should also
discuss with your pupils the effects of getting cold and wet and how some clothing
can help protect them from certain injuries.
Safety helmets
By law, all riders must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle on the road
(members of the Sikh religion who wear a turban are exempt). All helmets sold in
the UK must either:
• comply with British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI kite mark;
• comply with UNECE Regulation 22.05 (it will be marked with a UN ‘E’ mark -the
first two digits of the approval number will be ‘05’); or
• comply with any standard accepted by a member of the European Economic Area
(EEA) State which offers a level of safety and protection equivalent to BS 6658:1985
and carry a mark equivalent to the BSI kite mark.
For the latest helmet safety standards visit http://sharp.direct.gov.uk
As well as being a good fit, helmets must be correctly fastened
You need to explore with your pupils issues surrounding the shelf-life of a helmet,
how it is affected by sun light and/or hazardous chemicals and the need to replace
it if it becomes damaged or sustains a significant impact.
Your discussions should also include the different types of helmet, (open-face, fullface)
and how these affect a riders all round visibility and ability to take effective all
round observation. Different types of helmet construction materials and fasteners
should also be discussed.
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