TASK 7 BRAKING – QUICK STOP IN A STRAIGHT LINE TASK 8 BRAKING – QUICK STOP IN A CURVE ACTIVITY 5 ROADCRAFT DISCUSSION TASK 9 CONDUCT TEST ACTIVITY 6 REVIEW PART FOUR MOTORCYLE IN-TRAFFIC COURSE Introduction Four Stages of Learning to Ride In-Traffic System of Riding Control STAGE ONE – STARTING OUT TOPIC 1 – GETTING STARTED 1. Knowledge of Signs and Road Markings and Road Law 2. Understanding the Physical Demands of Riding 3. Explain and Describe ‘Blind Spots’ and the Use of ‘Headchecks’ 4. Planning and Observation 5. Explain the ‘Safe Space’ Concept 6. Leaving and Returning to the Curb STAGE TWO – RIDING ON QUIET STREETS TOPIC 2 – INTRODUCTORY SKILLS 1. Using Mirrors Correctly 2. Scanning Techniques 3. Detect and Respond to Potential Hazards in Quiet Streets 4. Riding Around Curves 5. Negotiating Simple Intersections STAGE THREE – COMPLEX RIDING SKILLS TOPIC 3 – MORE ADVANCES SKILLS 1. Negotiating Roundabouts 2. Making U-Turns 3. Approaching a Pedestrian Crossing 4. Traffic Lights TOPIC 4 – COMPLEX SKILLS 1. Danger Zones 2. Lane Changing 3. Entering and Leaving a Freeway 4. Night Riding 5. Overtaking on Two-way Undivided Roads 6. Reaction Time, Braking Time and Distance 7. Skidding 8. Tyre Puncture 9. Brake Failure 10. Riding on Hills 11. Riding on Gravel or Sandy Roads 12. Judging Speed
STAGE 4 – PREPARING TO RIDE ON YOUR OWN TOPIC 5 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Emergency Stop 2. Dealing with Distractions 3. How to Avoid Dangerous Situations 4. Communicating with Other Road Users 5. Courtesy: Getting on With Others 6. Riding in Rain and on Wet Roads 7. The Little Things That Count 8. Solo Riding STUDENT PROGRESS SHEET