CBT Training in Bridgwater
T&K Motorcycle Training provides CBT training
in Bridgwater and all surrounding areas.
OUR CBT TRAINING
Our CBT training is done by our friendly,
experienced and professional instructors who
aim to give you the skills, knowledge and
confidence to achieve your CBT Certificate in the
shortest time and hence least cost.
The training makes sure you are able to ride
safely and competently on your own on public
roads while you practice for your full moped or
motorcycle test. The course usually lasts a full
day but can take longer depending on how
quickly you learn.
After successfully completion of the training, you
will be issued with a CBT Certificate which is valid
for up to 2 years and allows you to legally ride,
with some restrictions, any moped or a
motorcycle up to 125cc on the UK roads. During
that time, you have to display L-plates, cannot
ride on the motorways and cannot carry a
passenger until you pass your full motorcycle
license test.
WHAT DOES CBT INVOLVE?
The CBT course involves five parts:
Introduction: The aims of CBT, making
suitable decisions about equipment and clothing,
and meeting the eyesight rules.
Practical on-site training: How the
motorcycle or moped works, what maintenance
checks are needed, and getting a feel for the
weight and balance of the vehicle.
Practical on-site riding: Carrying out
manoeuvres safely and under full control, using
the brakes, changing gear, and carrying out
observations.
Practical on-road training preparation:
Meeting the legal requirements to ride, attitude,
positioning, separation distances, speed,
anticipating what other road users may do, and
preparing for developing hazards.
Practical on-road riding: Riding in typical
traffic conditions (including traffic lights,
roundabouts, junctions, pedestrian crossings,
gradients and bends), and carrying out a u-turn
and an emergency stop.
The five parts have to be completed in sequence
and you will only move on to the next part when
your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the
necessary theory and demonstrated the practical
skills to a safe basic level.
When all five parts of the training have been
satisfactorily completed, you will be issued with a
DL196 certificate of completion. You must then
either pass your full moped or motorcycle test
within 2 years, or re-take your CBT training, or
stop riding.
You won’t need to take CBT if you want to ride a
moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car
driving test before 1 February 2001, or if you
want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped
licence from passing a moped test since 1
December 1990, or if you have a full motorcycle
licence for one category and want to upgrade to
another, or if you live and ride on some offshore
islands.
DOES EVERYONE HAVE TO TAKE A CBT?
Once you have your DL196 certificate you will
probably want to take additional training to
pass your theory and practical tests and qualify
for a motorcycle licence. Remember that you
must take your DL196 certificate with you when
you go to your practical test.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
We provide new bikes for CBT, from 50cc
auto to 125cc geared.
We provide helmets with built in state of the
art two way communication systems. Also
motorcycle jackets, gloves and waterproofs if
required free of charge.
Our instructors are friendly, experienced
and professional and our goal is to ensure that
every student receives the individual attention
and training necessary to enable them to ride on
the road safely and confidently.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The CBT course lasts a full day and the cost is
£160 including VAT. Should you require more
time to complete the course, our instructor will
consult with you to discuss a plan. One to one
training can be provided at a cost of £290
including VAT.
50% of the agreed fees is taken at time of
booking.
You must use L plates (L or D plates in
Wales).
After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a
moped if you’re 16 or over or a motorcycle up to
125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if
you’re 17 or over.
You must pass your full moped or motorcycle
test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT
again or stop riding.
At T&K Motorcycle Training we aim to make the
process of learning to ride a motorcycle or
scooter an easy and enjoyable experience. The
CBT course is not a test and so there’s no
pressure to pass or fail. We aim to make the day
one of valuable instruction and good fun!
Please contact us today for more information
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book a training course
T&K Motorcycle Training Bridgwater
At Oliver’s Road, Westonzoyland Airfield,
Bridgwater TA7 0PJ
WHAT IS CBT?
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is a course
that most people have to take before they can
ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.