National standard for driver and rider training - Gov.UK
National standard for driver and rider training - Gov.UK
National standard for driver and rider training - Gov.UK
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Unit 6.1 – Prepare to train learner <strong>driver</strong>/<strong>rider</strong>s – meet all legalrequirementsElement 6.1.2 - Confirm that the <strong>training</strong> vehicle is fit <strong>for</strong> purposeAbout this elementThis element is about making sure the <strong>training</strong> vehicle meets the relevant legal <strong>and</strong>organisational requirements <strong>for</strong> roadworthiness. Where the vehicle is a motorcycle or moped, itshould also be suitable <strong>for</strong> the <strong>rider</strong>. You should confirm that all necessary documentation isavailable <strong>and</strong> valid. You should also be aware of any requirements <strong>for</strong> a minimum test vehicle(MTV). Routine maintenance <strong>and</strong> recognising any faults with the vehicle are also covered.When using a vehicle provided by the learner there are clearly limits to how far you can go incarrying out checks <strong>and</strong> taking corrective actions. You should still confirm that the vehicle meetsMTV requirements, check the documentation, carry out basic safety checks, such as those ontyres <strong>and</strong> lights, <strong>and</strong> make sure that L plates (or D plates in Wales) are displayed correctly.Per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>st<strong>and</strong>ard</strong>sYou must be able to1. make sure that any vehicle used <strong>for</strong><strong>training</strong> purposesmeets the minimum test vehiclerequirementsis correctly marked2. make sure that any equipment fitted to thevehicle, such as dual controls, islegally compliantfit <strong>for</strong> purpose3. make sure that insurance is in place tocover <strong>driver</strong>/<strong>rider</strong>-<strong>training</strong>, <strong>and</strong> whereappropriate <strong>driver</strong>/<strong>rider</strong>-testing, in thevehicle as adapted4. confirm all other vehicle documentation(such as registration, tax disc <strong>and</strong> MOT)meets legal requirements5. confirm the vehicle’s service record is inaccordance with the supplier’s or yourorganisation’s recommendationsKnowledge <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing requirementsYou must know <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>a) minimum test vehicle (MTV) requirements<strong>for</strong> licence acquisition practical testsb) the legal requirement to identify a vehiclebeing used <strong>for</strong> on-road <strong>training</strong> of provisionallicence holders, by fitting L/D platesc) how to check the operation of equipmentsuch as dual controlsd) any legal requirements or restrictions thatapply to the fitting <strong>and</strong> use of equipmente) what insurance you must have in place todeliver <strong>driver</strong>/<strong>rider</strong>-<strong>training</strong> <strong>for</strong> the vehicleinvolvedf) the need to in<strong>for</strong>m your insurance providerof any adaptations to your vehicleg) the statutory registration, licensing <strong>and</strong>testing requirements <strong>for</strong> the vehicleh) how to access the service record <strong>for</strong> thevehicle <strong>and</strong> confirm that necessary servicinghas been carried out<strong>National</strong> <strong>st<strong>and</strong>ard</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>driver</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>rider</strong> <strong>training</strong>5 of 33www.gov.uk/dsa
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