CBT

The CBT is a structured syllabus laid down by the DSA, set to teach novice riders the basics of motorcycling. After completion of training the rider is issued with a CBT certificate, which is valid for two years and allows them to ride a 125cc motorcycle (with L plates). The CBT course includes practical exercises, plus training on safety, clothing and road riding (accompanied by an instructor).

We offer the CBT as a one or two day course. A one day course is not appropriate for everyone. You need to be a confident car driver used to manual geared cars, with good physical co-ordination skills, have reasonable strength and fitness. In our experience, individuals who are of a small stature, are nervous or not used to physical exertion struggle to complete a CBT in one day. It is also recommennec that they can also ride a byccycle before attempting CBT.

A two day CBT course enables the individual to have a full day of motorcycle training on the private training pad before taking to the road with your instructor. Riders who book the two day course and progress well will also have the chance to upgrade to a 500cc+ motorcycle (subject to age and availability) for use on the private training pad to see whether they would like to do further training on a big bike at a later stage (subject to instructor decision).
A two day CBT course is a perfect try out for your partner, if you are booking a 3 day or 5 day course.

What CBT involves. It is not a test. it's training. The instructor will guide you from start to finish.

ELEMENT A

1.Check driving licences.
2. Eyesight Test.
3. Aims of CBT.
4. Equipment and Clothing.

ELEMENT B

5. Motorcycles and their Controls.
6. Safety Checks and Stands.
7. Wheeling the Motorcycle.
8. Starting and Stopping the Engine.

ELEMENT C

1. Ride in a Straight Line and Stopping.
2. Riding Slowly.
3. Using the Brakes.
4. Changing Gear.
5. Figure of Eight.
6. Emergency Stopping.
7. Rear Observation.
8. Turning Left and Right.
9. U-turn.

ELEMENT D

1. Conspicuity.
2. Legal Requirements.
3. Vulnerability.
4. Speed.
5. Highway Code.
6. Anticipation.
7. Rear Observation.
8. Road Positioning.
9. Separation Distance.
10. Weather Conditions.
11. Road Surfaces.
12. Alcohol and Drugs.
13. Attitude.
14. Hazard Perception.

ELEMENT E

1. Traffic Lights.
2. Roundabouts.
3. Junctions.
4. Pedestrian Crossings.
5. Gradients.
6. Bends.
7. Obstructions.
8. U-turn.

9. Stopping as in an Emergency.

Element E is at least two hours long.

Requirements

You must bring with you to the course both parts of your UK full car licence or your UK provisional motorcycle licence .

You need to bring along a recognised form of photographic ID, such as your passport, if you do not hold a new style photo ID driving licence.

You must be able to read a standard number plate at 67 feet (20.5 metres). If you need glasses or contact lenses to achieve this, then you must wear them throughout your training and for the test.