The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

2.  Trainees must understand the following:— E+W+S

• — 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.