CBT     Compulsory Basic Training for Motorcyclists and Moped Riders

 

The starting point for learners is the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course which was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists. Acer Motorcycle Training has been approved by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to conduct these courses 

All learner motorcycle and learner moped riders must complete a CBT course before

riding on the road.

Also, with effect from 1 February 2001, all new car drivers wanting to validate the full moped entitlement granted with their full car licence, must complete a CBT course.

CBT courses can only be provided by Approved Training Bodies (ATBs). To gain this approval ATBs must have

· Instructors who have successfully completed a 2-day assessment by DSA examiners

· Sites approved by DSA for the off-road training aspects of the course

 

The CBT course syllabus includes five elements that have to be completed in sequence:

· 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.

When you have satisfactorily completed all five

elements you will be issued with a Certificate of Completion of Training (DL196)This is a legal document which serves to validate the relevant entitlements on the driving licence. It is important that the holder of a DL196 certificate considers the following points:

 

· A DL196 certificate issued after 1 February 2001 validating a provisional

· moped or provisional motorcycle entitlement lasts for 2 years.

· CBT will have to be re-taken if both theory/practical tests are not passed within

· the 2-year certificate life.

· A DL196 certificate validating a full moped entitlement is not subject to expiry.

You do not have to take CBT again if you hold a full motorcycle licence and wish to

obtain a licence for another category of motorcycle.

With effect from the 1 February 2001 riders completing their CBT course on a moped with more than 2 wheels or who use a motorcycle/sidecar combination will be restricted to riding those machines as a learner.

The motorcycle entitlement on provisional motorcycle licences issued before 1 February 2001 expires after 2 years. The law has now changed and holders of these licences can apply to have the licence replaced with one that will include provisional motorcycle

 entitlement  to age 70.

Once you have your Certificate (DL 196) you are advised to take additional training to pass your tests and qualify for a full motorcycle or moped licence.

CBT must be completed before riding on the road by all learner riders (and moped riders using a full car licence gained after 1 February 2001)

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