an instructors guide to delivering compulsory basic training - NIDirect

2. CBT Syllabus
Faults they should avoid:
• failing to look far enough ahead;
• reacting too late;
• riding too fast; and
• approaching an obstruction in the wrong gear.
Dual carriageways, including the use of acceleration and deceleration
lanes (where the opportunity arises)
If you have access to dual carriageways you must provide practical training to your
pupils. Where this is not possible you should ensure they have a full understanding
of the necessary procedures.
You should cover practically as many of the following situations as the training
environment allows:
• Turning left from a dual carriageway, when there is no deceleration lane or slip
road and when one is available;
• Turning left onto a dual carriageway where there is no acceleration lane or slip
road and also where these are available;
• Turning right onto a dual carriageway including correct and safe use of the central
reservation;
• Turning right from a dual carriageway including the safe use of filter lanes and
central reservation when turning;
• Correct positioning when travelling along the carriageway and correct use of lane
discipline; and
• Overtaking safely when necessary.
Basic skills - To deal safely with dual carriageways your pupils must:
• use the OSM/PSL routine correctly;
• position themselves correctly on the road;
• control their speed to suit the road, weather and traffic conditions;
• obey road markings and traffic signs;
• react correctly to other road users;
• overtake safely when necessary; and
• demonstrate effective observation.
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