Unsure what CBT stands for? Compulsory Basic Training. A course designed for those who want to ride a moped under 50cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour or a motorcycle under 125cc, and it is also the first step to attain a full UK motorcycle licence.
At North London Motorcycle Training, our course will teach you safe road riding skills, along with basic understanding of the theory of riding. We can teach Monday all the way through to Saturday, so you can pick a date and time which suits you best.
For many learners, the Compulsory Basic Training courses will take no longer than a day, but if you are not ready at the end of the CBT course, you will have a chance to practice more in order to gain confidence on the road and show safe riding skills.
Once booked in for your CBT, when you arrive at reception, your documents and riding equipment will be checked. You will then be transported to our off-road site and introduced to your instructor. We have access to a number of training sites including Harrow Rugby Club, Fullerians Rugby Club Watford, Mill End Rugby Club and a primary school in Harrow.
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We undertake a simple eyesight test at 20.5 metres. Once we have completed these simple steps, we are ready to begin.
This is where the fun starts! You’ll learn the purpose of the CBT course and what to expect, as well as the importance of helmets, protective clothing, licensing regulations and any other legal requirements riders must abide by.
The next steps covers the practical on-site training part of the CBT course. This is where beginners will learn how to use the controls of a motorbike, how to complete safety checks on the motorbike or moped, how to use the stand, wheel the motorbike and how to start and stop the engine of the motorbike or moped.
Once we’ve covered the basics, beginners will learn safe riding techniques, including how to ride in a straight line, how to stop riding slowly, how to use their brakes, how to change the gears, emergency stop and develop steering and balancing skills while riding.
After we’ve covered the basics, the next steps are to cover the practical on road driving, which is a theory-based session for beginners. This element covers some knowledge of the Highway code. How our riders can stay safe by abiding the legal requirements along with positive attitude, and road positioning.
And lastly, our Compulsory Basic Training course allows beginners at least 2 hours of safe riding on the road! Our instructor will assess how you deal with different situations and potential hazards. This is a chance for our beginners to show our instructors that they are confident in practising safe riding.
So, there you have it! If you would like to book, please ring us on 020 8952 9622 or feel free to email us at training@northlondon-mct.co.uk
Have a great week and stay safe on the roads.