Obtaining a CBT (compulsory basic training) certificate is a legal requirement which validates your licence, and will allow you to ride for 2 years on L plates without the need to take a test - although further training is recommended.
CBT at 16years old can only be taken on a 50cc moped.
17 year olds or over normally take the CBT on a 125cc bike.
The CBT is a training course and not a test and is usually completed within a day. However, if you are a novice it may take longer - there is normally no extra charge. The certificate is issued when your instructor feels you have reached a good safe standard.
At Two Wheelers helmets, gloves and waterproofs are provided free of charge. Please bring along your own if you have them, with some stout footwear. Remember boots or shoes provide more protection than trainers, steel toe caps are not recommended. Dress warm - as if you were going skiing!
To take a CBT course or test, you must bring:
glasses or contact lenses if normally worn.
A valid UK or EU photo style licence with counter part or old style paper licence with passport
What the CBT covers
Element A
Introduction and eye sight check. Includes discussion of equipment and clothing
Element B - Practical on site training
Introduces you to the motorcycle
Covers hand and foot controls
Instruments and warning lamps
Basic safety checks
How to use centre and side stands
How to wheel the motorcycle and use brakes
Starting and stopping the engine safely
Element C -Practical on site training
Riding in a straight line
Riding slowly
Using brakes
Changing gear
Figure of 8
Emergency stop
Observations
U-turn
Left and right turns
Element D - Practical on road training
Discussion
Legal Requirements
Vulnerability
Speed
Highway code
Anticipation
Rear observations
Road positioning
Safe following distance
Road surface
Weather conditions
Alcohol and drugs
Attitude
Hazard perception
Element E - Practical on Road Training
Riding on the road with your instructor
Dealing with:
Traffic lights
Roundabouts
Hills and bends
Junctions
Pedestrian Crossings
Obstructions
Emergency stops
U-turns
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