an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

2. CBT Syllabus
All the topic areas in module 3 should be covered, however, for practical and logistic
reasons it may not be possible to cover some of these during on road training, for
example no dual carriageways in your area. In such cases this topic can be covered
in theory only. However, if it is logistically possible to cover dual carriageways onroad
this should be included and if not the reason why should be recorded on the
pupils logbook.
If a topic is not covered due to logistical reasons ‘N/C’ (not covered) should be
recorded in the box opposite the main or sub-topic and an explanation recorded in
the ‘instructor’s notes’ section of the logbook as to the reason why.
You should constantly monitor and assess your pupil’s performance, as you will be
signing their CBT certificate (DL196NI), confirming you are satisfied that your pupil
is safe to continue learning while riding unaccompanied on the public road.
Note: all on-road training must be conducted bike to bike via two-way radio, however,
pupils who are profoundly deaf are exempt from the requirement to be in radio contact.
Traffic light/signals controlled junctions including multi lane junctions
Your pupils must know the correct sequence of traffic lights and how they should
react. In addition they need to know:
• what the colours mean;
• how to approach the lights, regardless of colour, safely;
• how to cope with filter lanes, filter arrows; and
• what to do if traffic lights stop working.
They will also need to know how to deal with school crossing warning lights.
Basic skills - Pupils must be able to approach traffic lights at the correct speed and
react to the road and weather conditions and also react correctly to changing lights.
Faults they should avoid:
• failing to stop at a red light;
• approaching a green traffic light too fast;
• proceeding into the junction when the green light shows but the way isn’t clear;
and
• hesitating as the green light changes and stopping unsafely.
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