CBT stands for Compulsory Basic Training. It is designed to get you to a minimum standard and help keep you safe on the road. It is a day of training on a smaller machine with a qualified instructor and aside from being a great learning experience it is a good fun day!
While often called the CBT Test, it is not atually a test with a pass or fail. However you must meet a minimum standard or you may be required to take it again. Don’t worry too much about that though. If you can ride a bicycle and can follow instructions, then chances are you will be fine on your CBT.
The instructors are there to help you. They want safe riders on the road and want you to stay alive as much as you do.
The CBT is made up of five elements which are done in sequence –
A. Introduction.
B. On-site training
C. On-site Riding
D. On-road Training
E. On-road Riding
Parts B – E are all practical and the instructor will work with you to correct any mistakes and bad habbits. There is no writen element to the CBT .
Once the day is complete you will be issued with a DL196 which will last for two years. After two years if you have not got your bike licence, you can do the CBT again to stay on the road with a smaller machine.
If you are interested in taking your CBT then the best thing to do is contact motorbike training centers near to you and get a feel for which best suits your needs.
Remember, riding is more fun if you can stay safe.