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2. CBT Syllabus
Negotiate simulated bends safely
You should explain the OSM-PSL (observation, signal, manoeuvre) (position, speed,
look) routine on approach to and when negotiating bends and the types of bends,
left, right, double bends, multiple bends. You should explain to your pupils that they
should adopt a defensive approach to bends in relation to hazards, seen or unseen.
Any bend can be a hazard.
You should explain that on right hand bends, the pupils should position to the left
to improve the view round the bend and give a safety margin. On left hand bends,
pupils should take up a normal road position (centre of the lane) to give a safety
margin. You should explain that on the road the position may be varied (within safe
limits) according to conditions.
You should tell the pupils that a rider should always ride at a speed they can stop at
safely in the distance they can see to be clear. That speed should be lowest as rider
begins to turn. The throttle should be used so that the engine is doing just enough
work to drive the motorcycle round the bend without going faster.
You should explain that a rider should avoid braking on a bend and if unavoidable
why the rear brake only should be used along with engine braking and why it is
necessary to bring the motorcycle upright before using the brake. You should
explain that the rider should select the correct gear before entering a bend.
You should explain that the pupil should avoid braking while leaning over, coasting,
cornering too fast, leaning over too far, positioning too close to the kerb or too close
to the centre of the road.
Basic skills – They will need to learn and demonstrate correct use of the controls,
observation and control of speed.
They should try to avoid:
• incorrect position for a bend;
• looking down instead of ahead;
• harsh use of the controls;
• excessive speed; and
• leaning over too far.
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