CBT

topcontent:  The CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) course is a competency based course and NOT a test! It was introduced in 1990 as a way increasing the safety of those turning to a powered two wheeler and apart from a couple of tweaks has largely remained unchanged. Everyone must complete a CBT course before riding solo on the road** as this validates your provisional licence to ride. So whether you just want a small scooter to commute on or are looking to move onto a big bike later on, this is your first stop.

The course syllabus is dictated by the Driving Standards Agency and starts with a licence and eyesight check and a short discussion on the different types of helmet and clothing you should be wearing.Then we will look at the controls of the machine you will be riding and talking through some basic checks and maintenance. The next bit is where the fun starts as this is where you will start to ride the bike.

In this section there are several elements to cover as your skills improve, starting with moving off in a straight line and culminating in some simulated left and right turns in readiness for your road ride. Once this section has been completed there will be a pre-ride briefing during which we will discuss elements of the Highway Code. The final part is putting it all to practice on the road for a minimum of 2 hours.

CBT courses start at 8am and finish around 4pm. We run the course 7 days a week.

Although it is quite possible to complete all this in a day (as most do) it is only natural that some may not pick it up as quickly as others. If this happens to you on the day don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you have failed but simply that you will need to take some more training to complete the course.

To do the CBT you will need to have the photo card of your UK Driving Licence or provisional, be able to read a car number plate from 20 meters and read the Highway Code before the course so that you have a basic knowledge of road signs and markings etc. You do not need any safety clothing as we can provide you with this but we do ask that you MUST wear un-ripped denim jeans and sensible footwear (please contact us if you are unsure). If you have your own helmet and kit then please bring this with you.

For the CBT you may choose between doing it on an automatic scooter or a 125cc bike with clutch and gears. If you would like advice on which may be best for you then please give us a call. You may also use your own bike (please make sure to bring insurance and MOT documents and make sure it is legal!)

WHAT TO EXPECT

DURING YOUR

CBT COURSE

During

Your

CBT Course

Learning to ride

in a safe, off

road area

Bike controls

and basic

maintenance tips

Discussion and

advice on safety

and clothing

Pre-road briefing

including the

highway code

a two hour road

ride accompanied

by an instructor

YOU WILL NEED THE

PHOTO CARD

OF YOUR

LICENCE

TEL: 07872 321 101
MILTON PRIORY ESTATE
GATE LANE
WELLS
BA5 1UA