Paragraph 5 (D) Practical on road training

Before undertaking practical on road riding trainees must be told and must understand the need to:—

• ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users;

• use rear observation at appropriate times;

• assume the correct road position when riding;

• leave sufficient space when following another vehicle;

• pay due regard to the effect of varying weather conditions when riding;

• be aware of the various types of road surface that can be encountered.