Training begins with Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) which is the foundation stone of motorcycling and every rider has to take it. It is not an exam you pass or fail but an introductory course that gives a good grounding of the basics.

ELEMENT A Introduction

1. Eyesight test
2. The aims of the CBT Training course
3. The importance of the right equipment and clothing

 

ELEMENT B Practical On-site riding

1. Familiar with motorcycle controls
2. Able to carry out basic checks and take bike off ON/OFF standard safety
3. Balancing and braking
4. Start and stop engine

   

ELEMENT C Practical On-site riding

1. Riding in a straight line using both brakes
2. Change of the gears satisfactorily
3. Ride the machine slowly under control
4. Ride round a figure of the eight, under control
5. Carry out rear observations correctly
6. Left and right turns using OSM and PSL routines
7. Carry out U turn
8. Emergency stop
   

ELEMENT D Practical On-road training

1. Understand the importance of the highway code
2. Ride defensively, and anticipate actions of other road users
3. Use appropriate rear observations
4. Assume the correct road position when riding
5. Leave sufficient space when following other vehicles
6 . Understand the effect of weather conditions
7 . Be aware the effects of the different road surfaces
8 . Be aware of the need to be visible
9 . Understand the legal requirements of riding on the road
10 . Understand why motorcyclists are more vulnerable
11 . Keeping to the correct speed according to the road and traffic conditions
12 . Beware of the importance of hazard perception
13 . Aware of the dangers of alcohol and drug use
14. Be aware of the consequences of aggressive attitudes
 

ELEMENT E - Practical on road riding.

Demonstrated ability to deal with
1. Traffic lights
2. Roundabouts
3. Junctions
4. Pedestrian crossing
5. Gradients
6. Bends
7. Obstructions

Successfully repeat the following exercises, under on road conditions

1. U turn manoeuvre
2. Emergency stop

   

If both the instructor and pupil are confident that the rider is ready for the road a 2 year CBT certificate is issued. However, having a CBT certificate is not the same as having a full licence and for that you need further training.

All riders must pass the theory test before taking the practical. You can practice this on our computers (shown below) which are programmed to replicate the Theory Test and it shouldn't pose too much of a problem.

The on-road training is far more advanced than that required of the CBT standard and we break it down into three areas in-town riding, out of town riding and faster work on dual carriageways.

On urban roads we teach you how to create a “safety cell” around your bike where by positioning yourself you can control the traffic rather than being at the mercy with the emphasis being very much on observation, anticipation and planning. We also teach you how to cope better with roundabouts and junctions and how to spot slippery surfaces.

 

 

 

Out in the countryside the focus shifts slightly more towards bike control and skills on counter-steering and counter-balancing which allow you to negotiate corners smoothly and safely. We are also looking to perfect your lines into and through a bend.

Having said that the focus is on bike control, the open roads also have their own special dangers and we show you how to spot and prepare for them.

Finally, we move onto dual carriageways where the higher speed demands good bike control, observation and traffic planning so that all the skills come together.

We have a maximum ratio of two pupils to one instructor for post-CBT training and this attention plus the use of our bikecam video helps pupils learn quickly and thoroughly.

 

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