an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect
an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect
an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect
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2. CBT Syllabus<br />
When riding in the dark your pupils should be encouraged <strong>to</strong> wear reflective<br />
material. This c<strong>an</strong> be reflective belts, patches or strips which work by reflecting the<br />
light from headlamps of other vehicles.<br />
This makes the rider much more visible from a long dist<strong>an</strong>ce.<br />
Reflective strips on your gloves will help other road users <strong>to</strong> see arm signals.<br />
Fairings<br />
You should discuss the different types of mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle fairings <strong>an</strong>d the benefits these<br />
c<strong>an</strong> give; including how they help <strong>to</strong> reduce the effects of wind <strong>an</strong>d noise.<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle fairings come in three main types:<br />
• h<strong>an</strong>dlebar fairings;<br />
• <strong>to</strong>uring fairings; <strong>an</strong>d<br />
• sports fairings.<br />
H<strong>an</strong>dlebar<br />
These protect your h<strong>an</strong>ds <strong>an</strong>d body <strong>an</strong>d are available in either sports or <strong>to</strong>uring<br />
styles.<br />
Touring<br />
These provide weather protection <strong>to</strong> the h<strong>an</strong>ds, legs <strong>an</strong>d feet. They also make highspeed<br />
riding more comfortable by keeping you out of the wind.<br />
Sports<br />
These give some weather protection but they’re mainly intended <strong>to</strong> cut down wind<br />
resist<strong>an</strong>ce.<br />
Windscreens<br />
These protect your face <strong>an</strong>d body from the wind <strong>an</strong>d rain.<br />
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