The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011

Regulation 2(11)

SCHEDULE

Regulation 47A(6)

“SCHEDULE 10A Elements of an Approved Training Course

Module 1

Element A

Introduction

1.   Trainees must —

(a) understand the aims of the approved training course;

(b) understand the importance of the correct attitude to riding;

(c) demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Highway Code and the legal requirements for riding on the road;

(d) understand the importance of having the right equipment and wearing suitable protective clothing, including the correct fitting and securing of safety helmets; and

(e) be able to read, in good daylight a vehicle registration plate 79.4 millimetres in height at a distance of 20.5 metres. (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn).

Element B

Practical training

2.   Trainees must receive practical training at the conclusion of which they must fulfil the following requirements, that is to say they must be—

(a) familiar with the motor bicycle, its controls and how it works;

(b) able to carry out daily and weekly motor bicycle checks;

(c) able to take the motor bicycle on and off the stand safely;

(d) able to wheel the motor bicycle around to the left and right showing proper balance and bring to a controlled halt by braking; and

(e) able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily.

Module 2

Element C

Practical riding

1.   Trainees must undertake practical riding at the conclusion of which they must be able to —

(a) ride the motor bicycle under control in a straight line and bring to a controlled halt;

(b) ride the motor bicycle slowly under control;

(c) carry out controlled braking using both brakes;

(d) change gear satisfactorily (may be omitted for automatic transmission, entitlement will be restricted);

(e) ride the motor bicycle round a figure of eight circuit under control;

(f) negotiate simulated bends safely;

(g) bring the motor bicycle to a stop under full control as in an emergency;

(h) steer to avoid a collision;

(i) carry out rear observation correctly;

(j) carry out simulated left and right hand turns at major and minor junctions correctly using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position-Speed-Look (PSL) routines; and

(k) carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily.

Element D

Pre road ride briefing

2.   Before undertaking practical on road riding trainees must be instructed in the following matters and understand how to reduce the associated risks—

(a) their attitude to riding;

(b) their visibility and vulnerability;

(c) the need to ride defensively using hazard perception and anticipation;

(d) the need to use rear observation at appropriate times;

(e) the need to ride at the correct speed, road position and separation distance according to road and traffic conditions;

(f) the dangers of drug and alcohol use; and

(g) carrying passengers and loads.

3.   Trainees must understand the correct procedures for dealing with—

(a) varying weather conditions and road surfaces when riding;

(b) bends;

(c) roundabouts;

(d) one way systems;

(e) traffic light controlled junctions;

(f) dual carriageways, including the use of acceleration and deceleration lanes;

(g) filtering in traffic;

(h) incidents and first aid; and

(i) eco-safe riding.

Module 3

Element E

Practical on road riding

1.   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. They must encounter the following traffic situations and demonstrate their ability to handle each one competently and safely—

(a) one way systems;

(b) dual carriageways, where the opportunity arises;

(c) traffic lights;

(d) roundabouts;

(e) junctions;

(f) pedestrian crossings;

(g) gradients;

(h) bends; and

(i) obstructions.

2.   Trainees must undertake the following exercises in normal road conditions—

(a) carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily; and

(b) bring the motor bicycle to a stop under full control as in an emergency.

3.   For the purposes of this Schedule “eco-safe” means a style of riding that contributes to road safety whilst reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Regulation 47G(1)

SCHEDULE 10B

  

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