The compulsory basic training course (C.B.T.) was introduced in 1990 and has been in its current form since 1996
The aim of the course is to raise road safety awareness to new and returning motorcyclists, therefore reducing accidents.
Anyone who wishes to ride a motorcycle on the road must successfully complete the CBT course.The completed CBT course allows a rider to ride a machine of up to 125cc on the road unaccompanied with L plates on.
(see licence details).
The CBT certificate is valid for 2 years. If you do not pass your practical test within 2 years then you will need to do another CBT if you wish to continue riding motorcycles on the road.
The aim of the course is to raise road safety awareness to new and returning motorcyclists, therefore reducing accidents.
Anyone who wishes to ride a motorcycle on the road must successfully complete the CBT course.The completed CBT course allows a rider to ride a machine of up to 125cc on the road unaccompanied with L plates on.
(see licence details).
The CBT certificate is valid for 2 years. If you do not pass your practical test within 2 years then you will need to do another CBT if you wish to continue riding motorcycles on the road.
The CBT is a full day course and consists of 5 elements:
1. A discussion about the types of safety equipment that are available, both legal and optional.
2. An introduction to motorcycles including controls , switches, safety checks and how to use the stand.
3. Slow speed manoeuvres, these include:
Starting and stopping the machine.
Controlled stop.
Slow control.
Figure of 8.
Effective observations.
Turn in the road.
Emergency stop.
Left & right turns.
4. Pre road ride brief including vulnerability, hazard awareness.
5. Minimum 2 hour accompanied road ride whilst in radio contact with an approved instructor.
It is important that you have read and understood the highway code prior to doing the CBT course.
You will need to bring both parts of your driving licence with you, or, if you have the old style licence, you will need to bring that and your passport to allow you to do the course.
1. A discussion about the types of safety equipment that are available, both legal and optional.
2. An introduction to motorcycles including controls , switches, safety checks and how to use the stand.
3. Slow speed manoeuvres, these include:
Starting and stopping the machine.
Controlled stop.
Slow control.
Figure of 8.
Effective observations.
Turn in the road.
Emergency stop.
Left & right turns.
4. Pre road ride brief including vulnerability, hazard awareness.
5. Minimum 2 hour accompanied road ride whilst in radio contact with an approved instructor.
It is important that you have read and understood the highway code prior to doing the CBT course.
You will need to bring both parts of your driving licence with you, or, if you have the old style licence, you will need to bring that and your passport to allow you to do the course.
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1-2 Ascot Drive, Derby. DE24 8GN
01332 824042
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