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2. CBT Syllabus
Road positioning
It is important that your pupils understand where they should position themselves
when riding on the road. Points which should be covered include how to position
themselves when dealing with:
• bends;
• junctions;
• road conditions;
• single and dual carriageways;
• hazards; and
• overtaking.
When they ride on the road they should always concentrate and avoid:
• riding in the gutter;
• erratic steering and veering across their lane;
• failing to return to their normal position after dealing with a hazard; and
• riding on the crown of the road as a normal position.
Remember; when riding around a right hand bend your pupils should not let themselves
cross onto the opposite side of the road as their motorcycle leans over.
Separation distance
Your pupils must understand the importance of leaving sufficient space when
following another vehicle. This will involve discussing with them the advantages of
allowing plenty of space which will:
• increase their ability to see past vehicles ahead and so allow for better forward
planning; and
• increase the likelihood of them being seen by other road users.
The ‘two-second rule’ should be explained, and how this rule is affected by road and
weather conditions.
Advise them that road signs make good markers for using the two-second rule.
You should follow this discussion with advice on following large vehicles. They should
be advised to always keep the correct separation distance from the vehicle ahead,
taking into account the effect road and weather conditions can have on their overall
stopping distances.