Compulsory Basic Training
CBT is a 1 day course taken before riding on the road which ensures you can ride safely, competently and independently. It is helpful to have a knowledge of the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders as well as what other road users are likely to do.
The Course Includes 5 Elements:
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Introduction (A)
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Practical On-Site Training (B)
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Practical On-Site Riding (C)
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Safety Talk (D)
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Practical On Road Riding (E)
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Course Information
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Element A - D lasts approximately 4 hours - ratio of 2:1 (pupil:instructor)
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Element E lasts a minimum 2 hours with full radio contact
Successful completion of all 5 elements will be issued with certificate of completion (DL 196) - valid for 2 years. You can renew your certificate indefinitely by retaking a CBT course, or you can get your complete a "A' class course to obtain your full licence.
After completing CBT, you can ride a:
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Moped up to 50 cc if you're 16 or over
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Motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over
Requirements
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Valid UK Driving Licence (full or provisional car)
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Basic understanding of the Highway Code
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L-Plates (if using own bike)
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Valid Insurance, MOT and Tax (if using own bike)
*Took your car test before 2001? You don't need to do a CBT to ride a moped*
Gear Conversion Course
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​After completing your CBT we can offer additional training to learn how to ride a manual 125cc motorcycle with gears. This is aimed for scooter riders who are transitioning to a manual motorcycle and want learn safely with a qualified instructor.
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You will learn:
Clutch control - 1 down 4 up. You’ll learn how to safely and confidently ride a motorcycle with gears. Understanding how to control the clutch at slow speeds, pulling away and coming to a stop.
Changing gears with confidence - Riding in different scenarios and conditions to learn how to select the right gear for each occasion and to change gear with confidence up and down the gear box.
PRICING
Introduction
2 Hours
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£120
Standard
1 Day
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£175*
Advanced
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1 Day (1-2-1)
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£295*
Intensive
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(Introduction, Standard CBT + Additional 2 Hour Night Riding)
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£345*
Hourly Rate - £60
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(Confidence Building - Night Riding - Gear Conversion - Practice)
Using your own bike? We will apply a £20 discount to your booking
Existing CBT customer? Check your emails for a 10% renewal discount**
Full Payment Required On Booking​​
* Prices include CBT certificate, hire of protective gear, insurance & fuel for hire bikes and hiring of a scooter or motorcycle. Failure to complete may result in an additional CBT day to retake.
** Must provide a current non-expired CBT certificate previously issued by DAMT. Failure to do so will result in a standard CBT day being charged, Mis-use of any discount code will result in cancellation of course.
***Additional / extended hours will be charged at £60 per hour
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