CBT (compulsory basic tarining) before riding scooter on road

Most learner motorcycle and moped riders must take compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road. You then have to pass your full motorcycle test within 2 years or you’ll have to take CBT again.If you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001 you don’t need to take CBT to ride a moped. You also don’t have to take CBT if you:

have a full moped licence from passing a full moped test after 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

Booking CBT:

Compulsory basic training (CBT) needs to be booked directly through an approved training body (ATB). The cost of CBT is set by the ATB and depends on where the training takes place and if you bring your own moped or motorcycle.

What CBT involves:

Compulsory basic training (CBT) has 5 elements:

Introduction and eyesight check:

You will need to be able to read a number plate off a wall. The safety talk usually includes clothing and helmet advice, general road safety and a few other things. The talk lasts between 1 and 2 hours.

Practical on-site training:

This is where you’ll actually get into contact with the bike. You’ll be shown the controls and you’ll be taken through some of the basic checks that you need to do each time before riding, as well as shown how to start the bike.

Practical on-site riding:

This is where the real fun begins! You’ll move onto an off road area to start riding. Starting off with learning how to use the clutch to take off, followed by some exciting things like emergency stops and turns.

Practical on-road training:

Now, it’s back to the classroom for a well-deserved break from riding. You’ll get a pre–road ride briefing, covering the Highway Code, how to stay visible, speed control, road signs and how to ride defensively.

Practical on-road riding:

This is what you have been waiting for. You’ll be taken out on the road for a ride. Your instructor will start you off on quieter roads and then move you onto faster, busier roads.

CBT certificate of completion:

When you complete compulsory basic training (CBT) to at least the minimum standard, you’ll get a certificate of completion – also called a DL196. Your certificate of completion lets you ride a moped or a motorbike up to 125cc on the road with L plates for 2 years (L or D plates in Wales).

If you lose your certificate:

The certificate of completion is a legal document. It proves your right to ride as a provisional rider. You may be asked to produce it by the police. If you lose your certificate, ask the approved training body you the took the course with for a replacement. You can be charged up to £20 for this.