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Upcoming courses Driving Standards Agency regulations mean that not all courses are open to every applicant.
This is your first step to riding either a moped or motorbike. CBT or compulsory basic training is a 1 day course designed to teach you the basic skills required to ride on the road. training consists of 5 basic elements:
Element A - introduction to CBT, safety equipment. Element B - on site training, introduction to the machine. Element C - on site riding, this is where you learn the basics of riding in a safe off road environment. Element D - on road training, hazzard perception, forward planning, lane position etc. Element E - on road riding, 2hrs of riding on the road. Element A is an introduction to CBT. In this section you will learn about the different types of safety equipment & clothing, the necessity to wear it and the consequences of not! You will also be required to have an eyesight check, you will need to be able to read a number plate at a minimum of 20.5 meters, either with or without glasses/contact lenses. If you require any type of reading aid to read the number plate then you will have to wear them whilst riding. If you cannot read the number plate then you will not be able continue with your training, therefore we strongly recomend you get your eyesight checked beforehand if you're in any doubt!
Element B - In the section you will learn abut the machine, its controls, how they operate and how to handle the machine. you will also learn some basic maintenance tips, remember though this is not a mechanics course, its simple things like tyre pressures, fluid levels, lights and brakes etc. Element C - This is the section where you get to ride the bike! You will learn all the basic skills required to enable you to go out and learn on the road. Starting with pulling away & stopping in a straight line then moving on to more technical manoeuvres such as a figure of 8 and the slalom. You will also learn U turns, emergency stops and how to safely approach junctions. There's a lot more on the day but this gives you an idea of what's involved! Element D is all about road safety! You will learn about amongst other things conspicuity, vulnerability, the effects of drugs & alcohol, hazard perception, safe following & stopping distances and attitude & aggression on the road. Element E - This is the final stage of your training, only those that have successfully completed elements A - D will be allowed to continue on to element E, the road ride. Element E will last for a minimum of 2 hours in which you will learn and be expected to demonstrate your ability to ride and control the machine safely whilst dealing with the various hazards, keeping yourself safe whilst also showing due care and consideration to others. In order to book onto any course you must hold either a UK or N.I. provisional or full driving licence with the correct entittlement. We cannot accept any foreign driving licence for the purpose of training. If you do not have a new style photocard driving licence then we can accept your older paper style licence providing it is in readable condition, if you are on a paper licence then you must have a valid (in date) passport with you on the day of training. Failure to arrive without either both parts of your photocard driving licence or your passport with the paper licence will result in your course being cancelled without refund. Category p will be found on the plastic part of your driving licence, this will entittle you to ride a 49cc moped from the age of 16. If when using the online booking system you choose this category you will only be allowed to book onto an automatic 49cc moped. Category A will either be found on the plastic part of your provisional driving licence or on the paper counter part in the provisional section should you hold a full car licence. If you choose this category when booking online you will have the option of either a 49cc moped or a 125cc manual motorbike. You must be 17 in order to choose category A (provisional). IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON TAKING YOUR FULL MOTORBIKE LICENCE AFTER YOUR CBT YOU MUST BOOK ONTO A COURSE USING A GEARED MOTORBIKE UNLESS YOU INTEND ON TAKING AN AUTOMATIC TEST.
ALL OF OUR TRAINING COURSES ARE CARRIED OUT ON A MAXIMUM OF A 4 - 1 RATIO!
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REMEMBER... If you use our online booking system ensure you select the correct type of driving licence for the bike you wish to ride.MOPED (49CC SCOOTER) = PROVISIONAL CATEGORY P MOTORBIKE (125CC) = PROVISIONAL CATEGORY A
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