CBT Course

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

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Course cost £150

Fee includes: Bike hire, fuel and insurance

After you’ve completed a CBT, what you can ride will depend on your age.

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Age 16:

• 50cc moped/scooter

• Geared or automatic

• Restricted to 28mph

• No pillion/passengers

• Must display L plates at front and rear

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Age 17+

• Up to a 125cc motorcycle/scooter

• Geared or automatic

• Maximum power output of 15bhp

• No pillion/passengers

• Must display L plates at front and rear

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For both age groups you are not permitted to use motorways.

For a CBT to be achieved you must successfully demonstrate your ability to understand and put into practice each of the elements listed below.

Each element will be included in the training day, and each element must be successfully achieved before moving to the next one.

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Element A: Introduction
Element B: Practical on-site training
Element C: Practical on-site riding
Element D: Practical on-road training
Element E: Practical on-road riding