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2. CBT Syllabus
Initial practice should be given in wheeling the motorcycle in a straight line before
starting to develop turns to the left and right. There is no limit to the amount of
times the motorcycle should be wheeled round as it is dependant on you being
satisfied that your pupils have the correct balance skills.
In addition you need to teach your pupils how to use the front brake to stop in a
controlled manner. That all four fingers of the right hand should be used to operate
the brake lever and it should be applied gently and progressively.
Your pupils should be given the opportunity to practice braking to get the feel of
the front brake. They should be taught only to brake when the motorcycle is upright
and where possible in a straight line. Giving your pupils a reference point at which
to stop will help them judge how to graduate use of the front brake.
You need to see that your pupils can squeeze the front brake gently and effectively
to stop.
You should be in a position to prevent the motorcycle from being dropped
(preferably on the right of the motorcycle).
When wheeling the motorcycle, your pupils should avoid:
• holding somewhere other than the handlebar grips;
• wobbling;
• insecure control;
• looking down; and
• harsh use of the front brake.
Basic skills – Your pupils will have to demonstrate:
• full control of the motorcycle while wheeling it;
• they have the necessary balance skills; and
• they can stop the motorcycle smoothly and at a predetermined location.
Starting and stopping the engine
You need to show your pupils what checks they need to make before starting the
engine. A mnemonic such as FIGS may be used.
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