COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING

C.B.T

What is a C.B.T course?

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The aim of the training is to ensure you can ride safely on your own and also allows you to improve your skills without instuction. You may also take part in lessons for your full moped or motorcycle test.

After you’ve completed the CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over
motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must ride with L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

However it is only valid for two years. So you would need to complete another CBT to continue riding, Pass your motorcycle test or stop riding when the CBT expires.

Can I fail a C.B.T?

C.B.T. course is not a test so its not a case of pass or fail.

However a minimum standard must be obtained with progress being made. Also a basic understanding of the highway code is essentail.

What is involved?

The CBT course usually lasts a full day, however it can take less/longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course which consist of:

Introduction and eyesight check (Element A)
On-site training (Element B)
On-site riding (Element C)
On-road training (Element D)
On-road riding (Element E)

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

Manual or Automatic?

The CBT training course is not transmission restricted. This basiclly means that once you complete the course on an automatic motorcycle you are entitled to ride a manual. Its your choice.

How to book my course

To book your course and for information on avalibility and price, all you need do is contact us by phone , website or social media. We will ask you some basic questions about your experience with riding and what type of motocycle you wish to use. Then its just a case of finding a suitable date. We ask for a mobile phone number as we always send a confirmation text message to confirm your booking.