an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

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Handlebar muffs & heated grips
These are designed to limit the effects of wind and rain on your hands. Some are
electrically heated to limit the possibility of fatigue due to very cold weather.
By the end of this element your pupils should have an understanding of:
• the law relating to the use of safety helmets on the type of motorcycle they are
riding;
• how to maximise visibility when using full-face helmets, reflective and fluorescent
clothing etc. Understand how motorcycle fairings etc and appropriate clothing
and footwear can be used to mitigate the effects of extremes of temperature and
to reduce injury in the event of a crash;
• the risks of riding without adequate ear protection particularly on long journeys;
and
• how failure to use appropriate protective clothing etc. may have an impact on
any insurance claim that they may make in the event of a crash.
Element B
2. CBT Syllabus
Practical Riding (this element can be carried out in a safe environment
either off-road or on-road)
This element provides your pupils with an introduction to the motorcycle. Your pupils
should not start riding the motorcycle in this element but get hands-on training.
At the end of this element your pupils should be able to show a working knowledge
of the motorcycle and they should have a feel for the weight and balance of a
motorcycle.
Be familiar with the motorcycle, its controls and how it works
You need to explain the controls in a logical order. Your pupils should be able to
explain how they can be set up and where appropriate, adjusted to suit their needs.
They need to be made aware that incorrectly adjusted components such as
handlebars, seating, suspension and mirrors can affect their ability to ride safely and
comfortably. Fatigue may set in due to a poor riding position which in turn affects
concentration levels. All of these issues play a significant part in protecting the safety
of the rider and those around them.