an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

2. CBT Syllabus
In addition you should explain how these weather conditions affect oil spillage,
painted road markings and drain covers. There should be discussion on turbulence
caused by large vehicles and the effect that buffeting can have on motorcyclists.
During their training they are unlikely to encounter severe bad weather conditions.
It is important therefore to explain what they should do if they find themselves
having to ride in bad weather conditions.
Remember; pupils should always respect the effects weather can have when they are
riding their motorcycle –‘If in doubt, don’t set out’!
Road surfaces
Your pupils need to be aware of how road conditions can affect a motorcyclist. That
there are a wide variety of road surface hazards which include:
• mud and leaves;
• gravel and chippings;
• tram and railway lines;
• studs;
• road markings;
• drain covers; and
• shiny surfaces at junctions and roundabouts.
Clues which can help new riders should be discussed, such as:
• rainbow colourings on wet roads indicating oil
or fuel spillage;
• ‘loose chippings’ road signs; and
• mud near farm and field entrances.
Remember; pupils should always take the road
conditions into account, especially when:
• cornering;
• accelerating; and
• braking.
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