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Training
and Test Information
Do
I have to take a Compulsory Basis Training Course?
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) was introduced in
1990 to improve the safety of learner riders and by
the name, is compulsory.
What
does CBT consist of?
Before riding a moped on the road, CBT must be completed
by all new learner riders (unless they wish only to
ride a moped and obtained their full car licence before
1st February, 2001).
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The CBT
course syllabus includes five elements that have to be completed
in sequence:
Element
A:
Introduction
Riders will be told and must understand:
The aims of the approved training course
The importance of having the right equipment and clothing
Eyesight will be tested. Riders must be able to read, in good daylight,
a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79.4mm
high at a distance of 20.5 metres (with the aid of glasses or contact
lenses if worn).
Element
B:
Practical On Site Training
Riders will receive practical on-site training, at the end of which
they must be:
Familiar
with the motorcycle, its controls and how it works
Able to carry out basic machine checks to a satisfactory standard
Able to take the bike on and off the stand satisfactorily
Able to wheel the machine around to the left and right showing proper
balance
Able to bring the motorcycle to a controlled halt by braking
Able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily
Element C:
Practical On Site Riding
Riders will undertake practical on-site riding at the end of which
they must be able to:
Ride
the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine
to a controlled halt
Ride the machine round a figure of eight circuit
under control
Ride the machine slowly under control
Carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily
Bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency
Carry out controlled braking using both brakes
Change gear satisfactorily
Carry out rear observation correctly
Carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the
Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre and Position-Speed-Look routines
Element D:
Practical On Road Training
Before undertaking practical on road riding you will be instructed
in the matters below.
The need to be clearly visible to other road users
(the use of fluorescent and reflective aids)
The importance of knowing the legal requirements for riding on the
road
Why motorcyclists are more vulnerable than most road users
The need to drive at the correct speed according to road and traffic
conditions
The importance of knowing the Highway Code
The need to ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other
road users
The need to use rear observation at appropriate times
The need to assume the correct road position when riding
The need to leave sufficient space when following another vehicle
The need to change their riding to suit the weather conditions they
are riding in
Riders must be aware of the:
Effect
on a vehicle of the various types of road surface that can be encountered
Dangers of drug and alcohol use
Consequences of aggressive attitudes when riding
Importance of hazard perception
Element E:
Practical On Road Riding
Riders must undertake on-road riding for a period of not less than
two hours.
Riders must encounter all the following traffic
situations and demonstrate their ability to handle each one competently
and safely:
Roundabouts
Junctions
Pedestrian crossings
Traffic lights
Gradients
Bends
Obstructions
Riders must also repeat the following exercises in normal road conditions:
Carry out U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily
Bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency
When the rider has completed all five elements satisfactorily, they
will get their Certificate of Completion of Training (DL196).
Remember - The DL196 certificate is only valid for
2 years. If the rider does not pass their full Moped or Motorcycle
test within this time they will need to re-take the CBT.
Passing
the CBT should be just the beginning. Many CBT centres offer follow
up rides/days for a relatively small charge. This will enable the
rider to gain more experience. The next step is to train for and
pass the theory test and then the moped test. The rider can then
ride without L-plates and, more importantly, with more skill.
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