by WhoseGeneration » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:05 pm
Same considerations apply day or night. If he can do it at night it's likely he'll breeze it in daylight, assuming you manage to find routes that provide enough other traffic to interact with.
Way back when I was an Observer I always, whatever time of year, took my Associates out for some runs in the dark, to ensure their eyesight was ok and to give them experience in the dark, remember many drivers are less capable in the dark and it's worthy of note that your Associate is prepared to undertake the course in the dark, many would shy away from this.
A suggestion, which, of course, might not be on for either or both of you, some runs at dawn, especially as you mention Motorways which often start to become busy at 6.30 ish.
Bend work?, even better in the dark, plus you'll be able to explain the proper use of lights and how they can help in the dark with reference to others about whilst explaining about expecting the unexpected, in that never assume others, especially cyclists or pedestrians, will be adequately lit and thus visible.
Always a commentary, spoken or not.
Keeps one safe. One hopes.