# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1996, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2824/schedule/13/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-regulations-1996/schedule-13/paragraph-5
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