C.B.T. (Compulsory Basic Training)

All new licence holders, must take a C.B.T., even for a moped. New C.B.T.'s last 2 years.

The C.B.T. course will take a whole day, although there is no set time limit, it might take less, or it might take longer, depending on your ability.

1. The C.B.T. Course syllabus includes five elements that have to be completed in sequence:

*Element A - Introduction
*Element B - Practical on-site training
*Element C - Practical on-site riding
*Element D - Practical on-road training
*Element E - Practical on-road riding

You will only be issued with a Certificate of Completion DL196 when you have satisfactorily completed all five elements.

On completion you will:-

*Understand the aims of CBT
*Understand the importance of having the correct equipment and clothing
*Become familiar with the machine, it's controls and how it works
*Be able to carry out basic machine checks
*Learn to control your machine safely off the road (practical riding on site)
*Gain experience on the road with accent on being safe
*Have gained your DL196 CBT Certificate

This allows you to ride unaccompanied:-

*With L-plates front and rear
*Not carrying a pillion passenger
*Not using motorways