Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

You must complete CBT to ride unaccompanied on the roads on a learner motorcycle or moped with L plates (or D plates in Wales).*

The CBT course generally lasts for one day. There is no test - if you meet the required standard at the end of the course, you will receive a DL196 (CBT) certificate which will remain valid for 2 years. If you do not reach the required standard on the first day, we will arrange further tuition for you at reduced or no cost.

It is not necessary to have ridden a motorcycle before undertaking CBT however it is advisable to have already passed your theory test.

Included in the cost of the course is insurance, fuel and use of a motorcycle. You will need to provide your own helmet, gloves, protective jacket and sturdy footwear - if this is not possible, contact us as we do have some available for student use. We also have a CBT package available to help you obtain these items at a reduced cost.

Tea & coffee will be provided during the day, you will need to bring along some lunch.

Elements covered in the CBT course are:

• clothing & safety equipment, the highway code and laws relating to motorcyclists
• practical training in an off road environment - the motorcycle, its controls and how it works, safety checks etc
• learning to ride the motorcycle in an off road environment.
• practical on road riding for a minimum of 2 hours, encountering roundabouts, junctions, traffic lights, gradients, bends etc
• U-turns and controlled stops

With a CBT certificate, you may ride unaccompanied with L plates on a motorcycle up to a maximum of 125cc and 14.6bhp, for 2 years.

Only instructors certified by the DSA can teach CBT at an Approved Training Body (ATB) such as TT Bike Training. Upon completion of your CBT, your instructor will discuss with you the best course for you to take to obtain your motorcycle licence.

Offers to get you started

Men: Spada Milan textile jacket, Caberg DNA helmet & waterproof gloves + CBT. Total value £259.97
£220 - save £40

Ladies: Spada Caitlyn textile jacket, Caberg DNA helmet & waterproof gloves + CBT. Total value £279.97
£230 - save £50

More information about the clothing packages here

*The exception is that if you obtained your full car licence prior to 1st February 2001, you do not need to complete CBT to ride a moped.