What can you expect on the day?

* Read the Highway Code before you attend *

CBT is a training programme that is compulsory for all motorcycle riders. It is not a test, you don’t PASS or FAIL but you have to satisfy the DSA Certified instructors that you have reached the required standards in each of the five elements before you are permitted to proceed. Sometimes it takes more than one day so don’t worry if you don’t get through all the elements. The training gives you a sound basis for your riding progress by equipping you with the necessary information and skills, through classroom talks, practical on-site training and on the road training. We aim to make the day enjoyable and informative and encourage pupils to participate as fully as possible.

When you turn up you will need to bring with you:
Your license (both the card and the paper counterpart if its a relatively new one)

Payment for the course by cash, cheque or prior arrangement.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses bring them with you.

Clothing that will give you protection, approved motorcycle clothing is the best however, if you don't have any then a heavy jacket, trousers, heavy soled shoes/boots may be used. Please do contact us if you have any questions.

Be at the training school (see map for details) for 08:30.
Expect to finish by around 17:00.
We are able to provide you with a safety helmet and gloves to use for the training if you don't have your own.

Agenda for CBT

Tea/coffee reception
Sutdents have tea/coffee while completing the registration form and their lunch requests.

Classroom Talk 1 (Element A)
In this lecture you will learn the aims of the approved training course and the importance of having the right equipment and clothing.

Eyesight Test:

The eyesight test requires you to read a vehicle registration mark at a distance of 20.5 meters in good daylight, with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn.

Practical on-site training (Element B)
When you’ve completed this you will be:

• familiar with the motorcycle, its controls and how it works
• able to carry out basic machine checks and to take the bike on and off the stand
• able to wheel the machine around to the left and right with proper balance
• able to stop and start the machine

Practical on-site riding (Element C)

At the end of this you should be capable of:

• Riding the machine under control in a
  straight line and bring the machine
  to a controlled halt by braking
• Riding the machine slowly under control
• Changing gear
• Carry out rear observations
• Riding the machine around a figure-of-eight circuit under control
• Performing a controlled u-turn using slow riding techniques
• Carrying out controlled braking using both brakes
• Bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency
• Carrying out simulated left and right turns using the observation-signal-manoeuvre and position-speed-look routines

About now we usually have lunch and give you a chance to chat to the instructors.

Classroom Talk 2 (Element D)

You will be taught the need to:

• Use the correct road position when riding
• Ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users
• Understand the effect of the weather conditions when riding
• Use rear observation at appropriate times
• Leave sufficient space when following another vehicle
• Pay due regard to the effect of drugs and alcohol when riding
• Be aware of the various types of road surfaces
• Don’t forget, there is no such thing as a silly question; our instructors are there to help you.

The final part will be riding on the road under radio contact with an instructor. Putting what you learnt throughout the day into practise. (Element E)

After you have successfully completed all the elements you will be issued with a DL196 (CBT certificate). Your instructor will discuss with you in private your strengths and weaknesses and suggest ways to improve you riding and keep you safe. Your instructor will also advise on the various courses we run all the way up to taking your full test.