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2.  Trainees eyesight must be tested.  Trainees must be able to read in good daylight a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79.4mm high at a distance of 66 feet (20 metres) (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn).

Element C  - Practical On Site Riding

Trainees must undertake practical on site riding at the conclusion of which they must be able to:

• Ride the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine to a controlled halt
• Ride the machine round a figure of eight circuit under control
• Ride the machine slowly under control
• Carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily
• Bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency
• Carry out controlled braking using both brakes
• Change gear satisfactorily
• Carry out rear observation correctly
• Carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position Speed-Look (PSL) routines

Element D  - Practical On Road Training 

1.  Before undertaking practical on road riding, trainees must be instructed in the matters set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 below and achieve the objectives mentioned therein

2.  Trainees must understand the following:

• The need to be clearly visible to other road users (the use of conspicuity aids)
• The importance of knowing the legal requirements for riding on the road
• Why motorcyclists are more vulnerable than most road users
• The need to ride at the correct speed according to road and traffic conditions
• The importance of knowing the Highway Code
• The need to ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users
• The need to use rear observation at appropriate times
• The need to assume the correct road position when riding
• The need to leave sufficient space when following another vehicle
• The need to pay due regard to the effects of varying weather conditions when riding

3.  Trainees must be aware of

• The effect on a vehicle of the various types of road surface that can be encountered
• The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse
• The consequences of aggressive attitudes when riding
• The importance of hazard perception

Element E  - Practical On Road Riding 

1.  Trainees must undertake on road riding for a period of not less than two hours.  They must (subject to paragraph 2 below) encounter all the following traffic situations and demonstrate their ability to handle each one competently and safely

• Roundabouts
• Junctions
• Pedestrian Crossings
• Traffic Lights
• Gradients
• Bends
• Obstructions

2.  Trainees must also repeat the following exercises in normal road conditions:

• Carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily
• Bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency