C.B.T and practical Tests

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) was introduced on 1 December 1990 for all new provisional licence holders of both mopeds and motorcycles. All learner riders are required to complete CBT before riding on the road (with the exception of riders who have passed a full moped test since December 1990). Full car licence holders qualifying after 1 February 2001 must also complete a CBT course before riding a moped on the road. Since 1 February 2001 individuals wishing to ride motorcycle combinations and mopeds with more than two wheels can now take CBT on these types of machine.CBT is not a test, and there is no exam - it's a course of training that you are required to complete satisfactorily. CBT has proved to be a great success in achieving it's aim - to improve road safety and reduce the number of motorcycle accidents on our roads.
 
How does it work?
1 . A provisional licence holder must undergo a course of on-site and on-road basic training (CBT) before being allowed to ride on public roads. On completing the course they will be issued with a 'Certificate of Completion of an Approved Training Course' (DL196). This will validate the provisional entitlement on their licence and allow them to ride on the road, as a learner rider. The rider will need to produce a valid DLI96 and where applicable a Driving Theory Test Certificate before taking the practical motorcycle test. Full moped licence holders since 1990 (e.g. who have taken CBT) do not need a valid DL196 in order to ride a motorcycle as a learner. Provisional motorcycle licences issued since 1 February 2001 will normally be valid until-age-70. Motorcycle test candidates are exempt from the Motorcycle Theory Test requirement if they hold either:
A full licence for another class included in category A (e.g. light motorcycle - subcategory AI) or A full moped (category P) licence held as a result of passing a two part moped test.
2. A rider who holds either a full car licence or a full moped licence (gained prior to 1 December 1990) may ride a motorcycle as a learner after first completing CBT as these licences provide provisional motorcycle
entitlement. A full car licence issued before 1 February 2001 automatically provides full moped[50cc] entitlement for which CBT is not required.
3. From 1 February 2001, DL196 certificates issued will be valid for a period of 2 years. DL196 certificates issued prior to 1 February 2001 are valid for 3 years. The flexibility for learner riders to take CBT and the
theory test in any order is available. Riders will have to retake CBT if they have been returned to provisional status as a result of convictions within 2 years of obtaining their full licence under the New Drivers Act or if they have received a disqualification.
4. A provisional motorcycle licence will not permit the carriage of pillion passengers and will only permit the holder to ride motorcycles up to 125cc. 'L' plates must be displayed. The holder must take and pass the theory and practical motorcycle tests and obtain a full motorcycle licence within the two-year life of the DL196 Certificate. If the DL196 is allowed to expire, the rider will be required to complete another course of CBT before
continuing to ride on the road.
5. CBT will apply to all learner riders who are residents of mainland Great Britain
What does that mean?
What that means is, anyone who wishes to pass CBT must attend a 1 day course at an approved training school. During this course, there will be a mix of class room presentations, off road practice on a 50 or 125cc bike and a road ride to demonstrate the skills learned during the course.
16 Years Old?
Learn to ride a Moped. Take your CBT on a Moped and when you are 17 you can ride a 125 with the same CBT.
17-21 Years Old?
Learn to ride any bike up to 125cc. Take your CBT.
21+ Years Old?
Take a 5 day DAS course , DAS Training & a DAS Test. On Passing module 1 and then module 2 test you will be entitled to ride any bike
 
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) lay out
Attending Compulsory Basic Training is required by law before taking to the road and is also a fantastic introduction to motorcycling. The course leading to the award of the CBT Certificate covers the following:-
1. The Basics: Legal Requirements, Safety, Clothing, Highway Code, Motorcycle Riding Theory
2. Introduction to machine controls: Safety Checks, Motorcycle controls, Basic Maintenance
3. On Site training: Practicing Manoeuvres, Building skills and confidence
4. Road craft: Road conditions, Road hazards, Awareness of other road users
5. On-road training: Out on the road with the instructor closely advising, Experience of varying traffic conditions
6. Certification: Provided you have reached a satisfactory level of competence, a Certificate of Completion of Approved Training will be issued and you may now ride on the road with 'L' plates.

Once CBT is completed we then move on to train you on a large capacity machine, usually a 125 or 500cc motorcycle. All training is given on these machines in groups of no more than 1
instructor to 2 pupils. Our range of courses are designed to achieve smooth and rapid progress. We can provide helmets and all other equipment you need. We use bike cam for visual feed back. We have the latest Yamaha XJ 600’s with ABS , helps with the module one.

A2 Restricted licence
Pass on a 125cc then you are restricted for two years to 33bhp, arfter two years the restriction is automaticly lifted.
On this A2 you can buy a big bike and have it restricted to 33bhp. 
Pass on automatic and ride only automatic,  pass on gears and you have the choice.

D.A.S licence
Train and pass on a minimum of 46bhp { approx 500cc} and ride any big bike {any bhp} motorcycle
Pass on a auto and ride only auto, pass on gears and you have the choice.
 
Practical motorcycle test
The new 2009 motorcycle test will be completed in two modules.
The specified manoeuvres conducted at specific speeds will be tested in Module 1 on safe D.S.A off-road sites and take on average 20 minutes.
These specified manoeuvres are:
1 on and off stand
2 wheel the machine
3 slalom,
4 figure of eight
5 50kph avoidance and brake,
6 u -turn,
7 slow ride ,
8 50 kph minimum emergency brake
On the day of the Module 1 test, candidates will be asked by the examiner to demonstrate their riding ability on either the left-hand or right-hand circuit. Please note that the standard off-road layout may change due to local conditions on the casual sites.
See www.dsa.gov.uk    site for the standard layout of the left and right-hand circuits
Those candidates who have demonstrated riding skills of a dangerously incompetent level during Module 1 will not be permitted to take Module 2.
Those candidates who have passed Module 1 will receive a Test Pass Certificate which they must bring with them when they take Module 2.
Module 2 of the test will be about 57 minutes in length and will consist of the eyesight test, road safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding. consisting of a road ride covering a variety of road and traffic conditions and will also include normal stops, hill and angle starts.