an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

2. CBT Syllabus
You should demonstrate when appropriate the level of balance, steering and control
needed for this exercise. Your pupils should be given the chance to practise until
they are confident of their ability.
Basic skills – They need to be able to ride around in a U-turn and be able to
coordinate and control their:
• balance;
• steering; and
• use of the clutch, throttle and rear brake.
In addition, your pupils need to understand when, how and where to look for traffic
or other hazards.
They should try to avoid:
• harsh use of the controls;
• looking down;
• not taking effective observation; and
• using their feet to help overcome poor balance.
Bring the motorcycle to a stop under full control as in an emergency
Your pupils must be able to stop safely should an emergency arise. However, whilst
emergencies can and do arise it is important to explain that having to carry out an
emergency stop could signify a weakness in a rider’s planning and hazard awareness
skills. If these skills are used properly it will help prevent a critical situation developing.
You should explain the effects of applying the brakes individually and using them
together. This may then be followed by a demonstration to highlight some of the
main points. Your pupils need to understand:
• how weight is transferred during heavy braking; and
• how weight transfer can affect the rear wheel.
Reference may be made to using the brakes in the ratio 75% front and 25% rear on
a dry road surface and 50% front and 50% rear on a wet road surface. It is important
that your pupils understand these percentages refers to braking force, not lever
movement.
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