an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

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Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
Please note that this is not an exhaustive guide and in certain circumstances additional
advice and information can be found in one or more of the publications contained in the
‘Recommended Reading Listed’ at Appendix2
Contents Page
1. Introduction 5
Authority to conduct CBT courses 6
Pre-course Pupil Checks 6
Suitability of CBT Motorcycle/Moped 7
Use of fluorescent apparel during training 7
Instructor/Pupil Ratios 7
• Element B & C 7
• Element A & D 8
• Element E 8
CBT Logbook 8
Full Car Licence 9
2. CBT Syllabus 10
Element A – Module 1 10
• Introduction to CBT 11
• Meet the legal requirement for attendance on the course 12
• Attitude to riding 12
• Highway Code and Legal Requirements 13
• Equipment and Clothing 14
• Safety Helmets 15
• Visors and Goggles 16
• Visibility Aids 16
• Fairings 17
Element B – Module 1 18
• Practical Training (Safe Environment) 18
• Motorcycle Controls 18
• Basic Safety Checks 20
• Parking and Use of Stands 21
• Mounting / Dismounting 22
• Riding Position 22
• Wheeling the Motorcycle and Braking to a Stop 22
• Starting and Stopping the Engine 23