Academy of Motorcycling
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) Guaranteed Pass*
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It is a legal requirement to gain a CBT Certificate (DL196) prior to riding any Motorcycle or scooter on the road, this is required regardless of what other licence you hold. (The only exception is for riding a moped if you obtained your full car licence before Feb 2001).
CBTs are normally conducted with two Students to one Instructor (legally it can 4 to 1) however we can do a CBT on a 1 to 1 basis if requested, this will normally be on a Sunday but can be arranged for any day at a 50% price premium.
The CBT involves
- Element A - An informal talk & demonstration on equipment and clothing
- Element B - Familiarization of the bikes controls, and basic maintenance
- Element C - Off-road skills & drills, starting with very basic manouvers
- Element D - Road safety discussion and brief on Element E
- Element E - Accompanied Road Ride with an instructor in radio contact for a minimum of 2 hours, please be aware some other local Schools don't comply with either the time rule and or the 2 Student to 1 Instructor ratio
Compulsory Basic Training course (CBT) starts at 08.30 (08.00 On Saturdays) & takes between 5 to 7.5 hours, this is dependent on previous experience and what bikes are being used (Automatic Scooters/Mopeds or 125cc bikes with gears) don’t worry if the standard isn’t initially achieved you will be invited back for another complete CBT or training session to get your certificate.
Prior to attending your CBT please ensure you are conversant with the highway code.
All equipment needed for CBT is supplied at no extra cost, however, if you have your own this is preferable, but please ensure it is road legal. Students own bikes will be covered by the Academy Insurance (third party). If you wish to use your own bike please inform us prior to the CBT and please ensure that it is legal and well prepared.
Check List of things to Bring:
- Driving licence & paper counterpart. Please ensure that you have Provisional Motorcycle entitlement (A)
- Warm top.
- Strong Boots or shoes.
- Thick Trousers or Jeans.
- Glasses (if you sometimes wear them)
- If you have your own equipment please bring it with you.
- Bring a packed lunch if you wish
After completing the CBT you may wish to go on to take your test, for more info about the tests and training available please look in the other headings in Tutition.
For costs please look at the prices page.
* Guaranteed Pass is limited to another complete CBT or up to 3 hours 1 to 1 training.