SCHEDULE
Regulation 2(11)
SCHEDULE 10A

Elements of an Approved Training Course
Regulation 47A(6)
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.
SCHEDULE 10B
Regulation 47G(1)