# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, Paragraph 2: (D) Practical on road training


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 motor cyclists are more vulnerable than most road users;
the need to drive at the correct speed according to the 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 effect of varying weather conditions when riding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/669/schedule/3/paragraph/2n2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-amendment-no-2-regulations-1997/schedule-3/paragraph-2n2
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