WHAT TRAINING DO I NEED TO TAKE?

The starting point for learners is Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). This is a course run by training bodies approved by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Most DSA approved training bodies can hire or loan both bikes and safety equipment, e.g. helmets.

COURSES

All our courses are suited to the individual with the options to train at your own pace hourly or intensive day by day courses. e.g.

HOURLY - Train as little as two hours per week until the required test standard is met.

INTENSIVE - From two - five day courses prior to the test depending on ability.

COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING (CBT)

· All learner riders must complete CBT before riding on the roads.

· CBT pass certificates issued before 1 February 2001 will be valid for three years from the date of issue. Those certificates issued from 1 February 2001 , will be valid for 2 years.

· CBT will have to be re-taken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the Certificate life.

CBT must be completed before riding on the road by all learners who are resident on mainland Great Britain, islands that are connected to the mainland by a road, and the following islands: - Wight, North Uist, Lewis, South Uist, Harris, Benbecula, mainland Orkney and mainland Shetland. Residents of all other islands will be exempt from the need to take CBT, but only if riding on roads which are on an exempted island.

A CBT certificate issued in respect of a course completed on a motorcycle and sidecar combination or a moped with more than 2 wheels will restrict the provisional riding entitlement (or full moped entitlement on full car licence) to such vehicles.

Once you have successfully completed CBT, and have your Certificate (DL 196), you can carry on to take additional training to pass your tests and qualify for a full motorcycle or moped licence.