Level 2 Riders will hold a CBT certificate, will have passed the Theory and Hazard Perception and Module One Tests, and will be either already riding to Level 1 requirements or have completed a Level 1 course satisfactorily

By the end of the course we would expect to see a good level of competence in all of the following topics, with no more than occasional guidance and able to take and pass the Module Two Test with confidence

Safety and Maintenance Questions

Use of stands

Starting /stopping engines

Slow Control - slalom - figure eights - U turns - competent use in on road situations ie junctions - mini roundabouts and slow moving traffic and able to make tight slow speed manoeuvres

Braking - a thorough understanding of the physics involved when using brakes, always using brakes appropriately Able to stop from any normal road speed efficiently and with confidence

Counter Steering, used confidently, using the throttle to balance the bike through the turn

Gear changing and correct use of gears

Moving off and stopping - good control - sensible decision making about when and where, use of signals if needed Able to carry out hill starts confidently

Good use of mirrors and use of Blind Spot checks as needed

Left and right turns always to a good standard of competence using O S M P S L ( well judged life savers in place with no prompting )

Roundabouts giving way as needed, good planning on the approach to avoid unnecessary stops, good lane discipline, signals used as needed, blind spot checks carried out as needed, good use of speed to position the bike relative to other road users

Positioning, good use of road positioning and speed to minimise exposure to hazards

Good awareness of other road users, the ability to " fit in " with the flow of traffic, making good progress without causing concern to other road users

Bends, correct assessment of bends based on Visibility, Surface, Camber, Severity, and Obstructions

Following Distance, consistent use of 2 and 4 second gap, leaving clearance from stationary traffic

Able to use bus lanes with good forward planning and without causing concern to other road users

Safe lane changing without causing concern to other roads users

Safe and well planned overtaking when appropriate

Appropriate use of speed, generally able to maintain good progress, comfortable riding at the speed limit for the road when appropriate

A good knowledge of the Highway code

Able to take and pass the Module Two Test with confidence