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the range of tools available to help plan a journey, for example maps, internet, teletext,
weather reports, GPS facilities and telephone hotlines. Your pupils should
understand the need to build in additional time factors for adverse circumstances
and the importance of building in regular breaks from riding, and refuelling stops,
and the dangers of not recognising the onset of dehydration and effects of hunger.
They should plan their journey beforehand and try to use uncongested routes. Another
easy way to save fuel is stopping the engine if a rider is likely to be making a prolonged
stop, say for more than two minutes at a level crossing or road works.
You should tell your pupils that they should make sure their motorcycle is serviced
and maintained regularly. Badly-tuned engines use more fuel and emit more exhaust
fumes. The motorcycle should be serviced as recommended by the manufacturer.
The cost of a service may well be less than the cost of running it in a badly
maintained state. For example, even slight brake drag can increase the fuel
consumption. A rider should make sure the service includes an emissions check.
A rider should make sure that tyres are properly inflated. Incorrect tyre pressure
results in shorter tyre life and may create a danger as it can affect stability and braking
capacity. In addition, under inflation can increase fuel consumption and emissions.
You should point out that if a rider does their own maintenance, they must make
sure that they send used oil, old batteries and used tyres to a garage or local authority
site for recycling or safe disposal. A rider must not pour oil down the drain. It is illegal,
harmful to the environment and could lead to prosecution. A rider should use
synthetic engine oils rather than the cheaper mineral oil, as this can save fuel.
MODULE 3
Element E
2. CBT Syllabus
Practical on-road riding
This is the final module of the CBT course. Trainees must undertake on road riding
for a period of not less than 4 hours during which they should demonstrate their
ability to ride in an eco-safe manner. Pupils will have to demonstrate they can cope
safely with a variety of road and traffic conditions. You may have to stop occasionally
to discuss some aspect of your pupils’ riding and explain how they can put the theory
into practice.