Compulsory Basic Training

If you have never ridden a manual bike before (Clutch & Gears) we would strongly suggest that you consider one of our New Rider Courses first, this is a 90 minute one to one session with a qualified instructor on our 12,000 sq ft training pad with no pressure of having to do well in front of a group of strangers, very important if you are at all nervous or anxious about riding a motorcycle for the first time.

Format

The course starts with an explanation of the course format and what's involved. This includes a discussion on the correct type of safety clothing and helmets to wear, the Highway Code and how to carry out basic maintenance checks on your machine. 

Helping you to improve you skills and confidence you will spend half a day in our safe off road training facility learning how to pull away, stop correctly, demonstrate emergency stops, gear changing and cornering. The second half of the day will be spent out on the road. This is structured to reinforce and expand your newly acquired skills. If you are competent and show the instructor that you can ride in a safe and proficient manner you will then receive your DL196 certificate.

Automatic and Manual machines

As far as the law is concerned, the certificate is valid for either automatic or manual machines up to a maximum of 125cc, regardless of the type of machine used on the course. Which is a bit daft if you take on an automatic and then ride a manual with no training!

Please see here for the official D.V.S.A. information page .

Age

At 16 years old you may ride up to a 50cc Moped only once CBT is completed

At 17+ years old you may ride up to a 125cc machine once CBT is completed

CBT Syllabus, Typical timetable. This will be flexible, as everyone learns at different rates. Please note start times of all modules are approximate and should not be taken as what will happen on the day. 

The course will start at 08:30 SHARP. Please do not arrive late otherwise you will not be able to continue and you will lose any fees paid.

Your instructor will introduce himself to you, check your Driving Licence and eyesight, and explain the course format.

Module A - The aims of the course

This section explains the need for correct clothing, and what to look for when you buy it and also on the importance of wearing protective clothing & legality of safety helmets. We'll Kit you out with all safety gear as necessary.

Module B - Approximate start around 09.30

You will be introduced to your motorcycle or scooter, and the instructor will explain the controls. You will also be given some guidance on basic machine maintenance, with special emphasis on safety.

Module C - Approximate start around 10.00

This is where you start learning to ride, beginning with moving off and stopping and developing your skills through a variety of exercises until you are ready to go on the road. 

Elements in which a very good level of competence must be shown:

• Pulling away and stopping smoothly.
  
• Correct observations.
  
• Changing gears, up and down.
  
• Controlled Stops.
  
• Controlled Stops as if in an Emergency.
  
• Slow Control Riding.
  
• U-Turns.
  
• Figure of Eight.
  
• Simulated Left and Right Turns.
  

It is very important to note, if you are not in full control of your motorcycle by lunchtime, it will not be safe to let you ride on the public road in the afternoon and you will be required to book further training so you may return to complete the course on another day.

Lunch Break - Between 12:00 - 13:00

The instructor will give you a short break, either during or at the end of Module C. it is advisable to bring lunch with you as there are no local shops.

Module D - Approximate start between 12:30 - 13:30

This is a classroom based session about how to ride on the road safely. You are expected to already have a good understanding of the Highway Code. £4.99 from all good bookshops or buy online here

Module E - Approximate start between 13:00 - 14:00

Minimum (legal requirement) two hour road ride. Your instructor will issue you with a radio, ready for your on-road session. This will last at least 2 hours, and will involve a variety of roads. There will be regular stops to discuss aspects of the ride, with debriefing sessions and discussion of various road hazards to include:

• Junctions
  
• Roundabouts
  
• U-Turn
  
• Emergency Stop
  
• Pedestrian Crossings
  
• Traffic Lights
  
• Hills and Gradients
  
• Obstructions
  
• Hazard Awareness and Planning Ahead
  
• Dual Carriageways
  

Finish Time Approx. 15:30 - 16:00 (dependant on experience of student, also time of year)

Conclusion

Compulsory Basic Training is not a test, it is a one day course designed for students to reach a competent and safe level of riding on the road. This comprises of a five part modular course that you must complete one module at a time to a safe & satisfactory standard.

It is important to take into account if you have never ridden a motorcycle or moped before you may not reach this standard in one day.

Price £160 - £189 for the course. If you fail to compete in one day, the charge to take the whole course/day again is 10% discount from the full price.
(*must be taken within 45 days of the original booking)