an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

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• zebra crossings - slow down and be prepared to stop for waiting pedestrians;
• pelican and puffin crossings - always stop if the red light shows and give way to
pedestrians on a pelican crossing when the amber lights are flashing; and
• toucan crossings - don’t forget to give way to cyclists on a toucan crossing, as you
would to pedestrians.
Basic skills - On approach to crossings pupils need to:
• control their speed;
• act correctly to pedestrians waiting to cross; and
• know how and why they should give an arm signal as they approach and stop at
a zebra crossing.
Faults they should avoid:
• approaching a crossing too fast;
• failing to stop or showing a lack of awareness of waiting pedestrians;
• stopping across a crossing so blocking the way for pedestrians;
• overtaking within the zigzag lines leading up to a crossing;
• waving pedestrians across the crossing; and
• failing to respond correctly to traffic light signals at controlled crossings.
Gradients
2. CBT Syllabus
During this element you need to ensure your pupils can cope with varying degrees
of gradient. This will entail:
• hill start procedures;
• riding uphill; and
• riding downhill.