# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999, Paragraph 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 motor cyclists are more vulnerable than most road users;
— the need to drive 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 effect of varying weather conditions when riding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2864/schedule/12/paragraph/2n2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-regulations-1999/schedule-12/paragraph-2n2
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