Level 2 On Road Training

About Level 2 Training:

LEVEL TWO is generally for the 10-13 age group who have either completed level one or are sufficiently confident to not need to do it and for them to go on and learn the basics of riding the four main turns on the road now that the law has changed as it is now illegal for bikes to be ridden on the pavement.  Age is irrelevant though, a competent younger child will sell you their hearts and their soul to be taken seriously, whereas an older one tends to think they know most of it already yet teenagers, treated with respect for their age are absolutely fine, no problem!  They are taught, subject to demand in groups of between 2-6, the higher figure being the absolute maximum and always with a second adult present. 

Level 2 skills include:-

      Start an on-road journey
      Finish an on-road journey
      Be aware of everything around them, including behind, as they ride
      Understand how and when to signal their intentions to other road users
      Understand where to ride on the roads they are using
      Pass parked or slower moving vehicles
      Pass side roads
      Turn right into a major road and left into a minor road
      Turn left into a major road and right into a minor road
      Be able to take the correct carriageway lane when they need to
      Decide where cycle lanes can help their journey and demonstrate correct use (if cycle lanes can be incorporated within the training)
      Explain why they have made decisions during riding and thereby demonstrate understanding of safe riding strategy
      Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Highway Code, in particular how to interpret road signs
      Demonstrate an understanding of safety equipment and clothing     

To achieve the required standards for Level 2 the students should be able to demonstrate the above consistently having successfully completed Level 1 or been assessed as competent in Level 1 skills.