an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

2. CBT Syllabus
You should discuss with your pupils the problem with changing lanes suddenly, and
unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise, a rider should use the left-hand
lane when going left, the right-hand lane when going right and the most
appropriate lane when going straight ahead. It is important to remember, traffic
could be passing on both sides. They should not assume all drivers will comply with
regulations, they need to be mindful of vehicles travelling in the wrong direction.
Traffic light controlled junctions including multi lane junctions
You should inform your pupils that knowing the sequence of traffic lights can help
a rider plan ahead. You should explain the sequence of lights, red - stop and wait at
the stop line. Red and amber - stop and wait, don’t go until green shows. Green -
go, if the way is clear. You should discuss with your pupils that when turning right
they should move forward into the correct position if safe to do so when the green
light shows and that amber means stop, unless you have already crossed the line or
you’re so close to it that pulling up might cause an incident.
Explain that a rider should approach traffic lights as they would any other junction.
The rider should keep the speed down and should not speed up to ‘beat the lights’
and be ready to stop, especially if the lights have been green for some time. Your
pupils should take into account the effect of adverse weather conditions on stopping
distance.
You should explain that a green arrow in a traffic light means a rider can filter in the
direction the arrow is pointing, even if the main light is not showing green. You
should discuss with your pupils why they should not to enter this lane unless they
want to go in the direction shown by the arrow. You should point out that when
turning left or right at traffic lights take special care, and give way to pedestrians
already crossing.
Your pupils should be advised that if traffic lights fail, they should proceed with
caution and treat the situation the same as an unmarked junction and never assume
priority.
You should also cover school crossing warning signals. Two amber lights flashing
alternately warn traffic of a school crossing point ahead at some busy locations. If
school crossing warning signals are flashing the rider should expect the crossing to
be in use and should approach with care keeping the speed down.
Dual carriageways, including the use of acceleration and deceleration lanes
You should explain these are roads which have a central reservation dividing streams
of traffic and there may also be a safety barrier on the central reservation.
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