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Beginner's Guide

Motorcycle Training
The Beginner's Guide

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Over 60% of serious motorcycle accidents on UK roads are at least partially caused
by other road users not seeing the motorcycle (i.e. not looking carefully enough).
Don't put your life in their hands - RIDE DEFENSIVELY.

To become a motorcyclist riding without L plates on UK roads these are the steps you must ( or should ) take

1.	Get a provisional licence	Compulsory
2.	Take CBT ( Compulsory Basic Training )	Compulsory
3.	Buy, borrow or hire a learner legal bike, helmet etc.	Obviously
4.	Get insured	Compulsory
5.	Practice on the roads with L plates and maybe take some pre-test training	Voluntary
6.	Read The Highway Code and other books	Voluntary
7.	Apply for, take and pass your theory test	Compulsory
8.	Apply for, take and pass your practical test	Compulsory
9.	Get your full licence and tear up your L plates	YES !!
10.	Ride safely, live long and prosper

If you'd like to know how much all this will cost click HERE

Insurance advice for learner motorcyclists
Bikes are cheaper to buy and run than cars, and on Britain’s
increasingly congested roads, they are a great way to beat the traffic, too.
Of course, to ride a motorbike legally on Britain’s roads, it's essential to have
a bike insurance policy too. Read more…

If you're still unsure whether a life on 2 wheels is for you
many schools offer a free 1 hour taster session.
Check out the schools adverts in our directory or see geton.co.uk for more info.

Introduction to CBT

Our thanks to
Survival Skills Rider Training
and Abbey Rider Training
for their contributions to this site

Website last updated 1st September 2010

Motorcycle Training The Beginner's Guide

Motorcycle Training
The Beginner's Guide