CBT Information
Where it all begins...
Below is a guide to what will happen during your training with us.
Night School - Thursdays 17:30-19:00
Modules A and B will be covered so you can spend more time on the day of your course riding a motorcycle.
You are expected to attend on the Thursday before your booked course, but if you wish to attend an earlier one for convenience, this can be organised by contacting us via the contact form on the 'Contact Us' page.
Failure to attend this session will result in your CBT course being cancelled and your fee will be forfeited as per our refund policy.
Check-in
The course will start at 8AM sharp. We advise students arrive 15 minutes early so they can checked in and the not delay the start of the course.
You will need to show your driving license (the card bit) and your driving license summary. There is a short video on how to get this license summary below to help you.
When you see the 'Check Code', below this you will see 'Print or Save a driving summary'. Please use this as it will save time in the morning of your course. It is important we are able to see any penalties or disqualifications you may have. A screenshot on your smartphone is perfectly acceptable. An example of a complete license summary can also be seen below.
...prepare to become addicted!
The Course is broken down into 5 modules:
Module A - Kit, clothing and safety equipment - classroom based Q&A session. (Covered on the Thursday evening before your course)
Module B - We will cover all of the controls on the motorcycle you will be riding on your CBT day as well as some very basic maintenance (Covered on the Thursday evening before your course)
Module C - Here you will be practising off-road performing manouveres such as figures of 8, emergency stops, U-turns etc
Module D - This is another classroom Q&A session around the law and the Highway Code
Module E - This is a two hour road ride. We will only ever teach this at a 2:1 ratio as per DVSA regulations
The full syllabus is available from the DVSA website.
Category Restrictions
Even if you are successful and obtain your CBT certificate, you are still restricted on what you can do.
- 16 year old students are only able to ride up to and including a 49cc motorcycle. (Manual or Auto)
- 17 year old students (and older) are able to ride a 125cc motorcycle. (Manual or Auto)
- You must display L plates at the front and rear of your motorcycle
- You must NOT carry a pillion passenger
- You are not permitted on a motorway
Common Myths
If you pass on an automatic motorcycle you are NOT restricted to just automatics. The CBT certificate will identify what machine you took your test on, however, you are able to ride a manual if you so wish. (And vice versa, if you pass on a manual, you can also ride an automatic motorcycle).
During the day, if you choose to learn on a manual and it is agreed with the instructor that it is unlikely that you are going to gain enough control of the clutch on a manual machine in time for the road ride, if an automatic machine is available, this will be offered to you as an alternative and assist you in hopefully completing the course. This decision must ultimately be the students, and you have the right to continue to train on the manual unless the instructor deems it too dangerous to continue. You will then be removed from that machine in order to prevent an accident from occuring.
Highway Code
Regardless of what your friends have told you, it is absolutely essential you have a good understanding of the Highway Code.
There are a number of apps you can use on your smartphone/tablet to help test your Highway Code knowledge, but nothing will replace the need to actually read the book.
Fortunately, it's FREE! Below are some extremely useful links for you;
RideFree (DVSA recognised course and we highly recommend it)!
What is the Highway Code?
It's essentially a book of rules with laws thrown in for good measure. If all road users abide by the same rules, others will find it easier to try and anticipate another road users actions.
I tend to compare it to a students favourite sport. Whatever your sport might be, how can you possibly participate in it if you don't fully understand the rules? It's the same for the road.
Full car license holder?
Remember it is your responsibility to stay up to date with any changes to the Highway Code, so we still recommend you have a little refresher session using any of the links below. You'll be amazed at what you may have forgotten.