CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)

Before you can legally ride on the road you must complete a CBT to accompany your provisional license.

To undertake the CBT course you need:

• To hold a driving license that allows you to ride motorcycles (Category A), such as
  • A provisional License available to you from the age of 16 by obtaining a ‘D1’ form (Driving license application form) from your local post office or by applying online through this link.
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  • A Full car license – Depending on when the license was issued will have a category A or P entitlement (If you’re unsure feel free to bring it in for us to check prior to booking)

·         To be at least:

o        Aged 16 to do the CBT course allowing you to ride a 49cc scooter 

o        Aged 17 to do the CBT course and then the Accelerated 125cc course allowing you to ride up to a 33.6bhp motorcycle (125cc)

The CBT course or Compulsory Basic Training course is a one day basic course in motorcycling. There is no test at the end of the day so there is no need to worry about not passing although very occasionally it may be necessary for a pupil to carry out a further lesson with us to fully ensure their safety and confidence on the road.

The course covers 5 elements:

1. An introduction to the CBT, plus information regarding clothing and equipment
2. An explanation of the motorcycle and its controls
3. Teaching and using skills to carry out set exercises
4. Discussion on road awareness, safety and use
5. On road lesson, a 2 hour ride with instruction via a 1 way radio.

Finishing off with a de-brief and issuing a DL196 (CBT certificate) which validates the relevant provisional entitlement on your driving license.

 

Once completed your CBT lasts 2 years at which point to continue your entitlement to ride on the road you will need to renew your cbt, unless you pass both your motorcycle theory and practical test during this time period.

CBT courses for returning customers who wish to refresh their previous CBT certificate are subject to a £15 discount off the price of an ordinary CBT

A current CBT is a requisite before you can take your practical motorcycle test.