It is mandatory for all learner moped and motorcycle riders to complete a CBT before going out on the road. This consists of five elements that must be completed before a CBT certificate (DL196) can be issued.
This starter course allows you to ride a motorcycle up to 50cc (no theory test necessary), and you'll be able to climb aboard the latest Honda bike straight away. If you complete the course successfully, you'll leave with a CBT certificate.
The five elements of the course consist of:
Classroom-based, you will be given an overview of the course along with a discussion about the importance of safety equipment, licence check and eyesight check. All candidates are required to read a number plate at 20.5 meters away.
Introduction to your machine with an overview of your controls and how they work. Basic checks will be outlined at this point which need to be carried out every time you ride. These will include:
Moving to a safe off-road area, you'll go through 8 exercises if you're a moped rider or 9 for 125 geared machine riders. These must be completed to a satisfactory standard. Exercises range from moving off and stopping, dealing with junctions, figure of 8 and U-turns, all designed to give you confidence on the road.
Back to the classroom, this area of training will cover the pre-road briefing. Aspects will include:
Back to the road, you will be required to spend a minimum of 2 hours on the road (legal requirement).
With a maximum of 2 students per instructor, you'll be guided through a selection of different road conditions through radio contact.Starting from quieter roads and moving to town centre locations with longer, faster roads, you'll be required to demonstrate to your instructor that you are a safe and competent rider, with the ability to ride alone.
Once all 5 elements have been satisfactorily completed, you will then be awarded the Certificate of Completion or the DL196. Relevant entitlements on your driving licence are validated by this certificate, however, you must note that:
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