CBT LET’S GET STARTED

Compulsory Basic Training is exactly that and is the bare minimum you need to get on the road to stay legal and safe

WHAT WILL IT COST?

CBT and any further training costs are dependent on the approved training body you use: budget £130-£150 for your CBT and around £100 per half day for any further training you require to pass the Module One and Module Two sections of your full licence test.

EXTRA COSTS:

■ THEORY TEST - £23.00

■ MODULE ONE - £15.50

■ MODULE TWO - £75.00

WEEKDAYS OR £88.50 AT WEEKENDS/EVENINGS

COMPULSORY BASIC training, or CBT, was introduced to help reduce the high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists. It’s required training for all would-be bikers before they’re allowed on UK roads. Qualified trainers take you through every aspect of riding, so as well as being a legal requirement, CBT ensures you have the skills and knowledge to stay safe. Expect to pay around £130-£150 depending on where you’re based and whether you bring your own bike.

Before you can even think about taking any form of motorcycle training, you need to ensure you have a provisional licence with ‘Category A’ provisional motorcycle entitlement. You’re able to apply for this online at gov.uk/apply-firstprovisional-drivinglicence, where there’s further information on how to apply: the licence will cost you £34. Anyone who passed their car test before 1 February 2001 will automatically have ‘Category A’ entitlement, which means they’re already eligible to undertake the CBT.

Before You Start Provisional Right Gear

Wear clothes suitable for riding. Don’t turn up in shorts and a T-shirt even if it’s hot. Also, avoid wearing trainers or soft shoes. A decent jacket, boots, gloves and jeans are the minimum, along with a helmet,

Vision

Before the CBT course can start you’ll be given an eyesight test. You must be able to read a number plate at a distance of around 20 metres. You’re allowed to wear glasses or which is in good condition and meets BSI 6658 and ECE 2205 standards (there should be a sticker indicating this) although many training schools can hire you helmets, gloves and a highvis bib. contact lenses if you normally wear them, but if you fail the eyesight test the course will not continue.