CBT - Compulsory Basic Training

All learner motorcyclists and moped riders must satisfactorily complete CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) before riding on the road. The whole course takes from 6 to 8 hours.

We have CBT Training sites in the following locations:

  • Norwich

  • North Walsham

  • Harleston

So what's involved ?

  1. First the eyesight test and documentation check, then a safety talk.

    • Before we begin you must be able to read a number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres (approx. 67 feet). If you cannot do this, the course will not continue.

  2.  

    Learning the controls of the bike.

    • After checking your eye sight and a brief safety talk we start with the basics of the bike. We begin by looking at the controls of the bike and what each lever and switch does.

  3.  

    Learning to ride the bike.

    • Theory out of the way we get to have some fun. This is not done on the road, (that comes later). Within a safe controlled environment we allow you to gradually progress at a pace that you feel comfortable with.

  4.  

    A long but important talk.

    • Road Safety, we discuss general road safety and how, as a motorcyclist, we need to pay particular attention to certain areas.

  5.  

    Riding on the roads.

    • After practicing within the safety of a traffic free environment, we will then venture out on the open road. Whilst in constant radio contact with one of our experienced instructors you will be shown how to relate the techniques that you learnt and practiced earlier to a real world situation.

When you've satisfactorily completed your CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) course you'll be given a "Certificate of Completion of an Approved Training Course for Motor Vehicles in Categories A and P" or DL196 for short.

Category A is for motorcycles, and category P is for mopeds.

With the DL196 and your provisional licence you're now licenced to ride on the road with L plates (D plates in Wales) and to practice for your motorcycle or moped test.

The certificate is valid for 2 years. If you don't pass both your theory and practical tests within that time you'll have to take your CBT again.



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