Motorcycling for beginners THE 5 ELEMENTS OF CBT

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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Element A First the eyesight test then a safety talk 30+ mins
Element B Learning the controls of the bike 45+ mins
Element C Learning to ride the bike 2 to 3 hrs
Element D A long but important talk 45+ mins
Element E Riding on the roads 2 hrs minimum

Introduction to CBT

All learner motorcyclists and moped riders must satisfactorily complete CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) before riding on the road. Special exemptions are explained in the law section.

The CBT course covers 5 elements - A, B, C, D and E. These have to be taken in sequence. The whole course takes from 6 to 8 hours but can be spread over 2 or more days if you prefer.

Approved Training Bodies (ATBs) run CBT courses. ATBs have

* Instructors who have passed the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) course
* Sites approved by the DSA for off-road training

You can find a CBT centre near you in the training centres section of this site.

Most DSA approved training centres can hire or loan both bikes and helmets.

When you've successfully completed all 5 elements you'll be issued with a Certificate of Completion of training (DL196). A DL196 has a 2 year life. If you don't pass both your theory and practical tests in that time then you'll have to take the CBT course again.

You can now ride on the road on a learner legal motorcycle.

You can also now apply for the DSA motorcycle theory test and, if you pass that, go on to take the practical test.

After CBT there are other courses you can go on to prepare for the test.

On to Element A

Our thanks to
Survival Skills Rider Training

and Abbey Rider Training
for their contributions to this section

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