Compulsory Basic Training

Compulsory Basic Training (cbt) was introduced on 1 December 1990 for all new provisional licence holders of both mopeds and motorcycles. All learner riders are required to complete compulsory basic training before riding on the road (with the exception of riders who have passed a full moped test since December 1990). Full car licence holders qualifying after 1 February 2001 must also complete a cbt motorcycle training course before riding a moped on the road. Since 1 February 2001 individuals wishing to ride motorcycle combinations and mopeds with more than two wheels can now take compulsory basic training on these types of machine during their motorcycle training course.

Compulsory Basic Training at Bryans is not a test, and there is no exam - it's a course of training that you are required to complete satisfactorily. Compulsory basic training has proved to be a great success in acheiving it's aim - to improve road safety and reduce the number of motorcycle accidents on our roads.

At motorcycle school, a provisional licence holder must undergo a course of on-site and on-road compulsory basic training (cbt) at a centre such as Bryans before being allowed to ride on public roads. On completing the course they will be issued with a 'Certificate of Completion of an Approved Training Course' (DL196). This will validate the provisional entitlement on their licence and allow them to ride on the road, as a learner rider. The rider will need to produce a valid DLI96 and where applicable a Driving Theory Test Certificate before taking the practical motorcycle test. Full moped licence holders since 1990 (e.g. who have taken cbt) do not need a valid DL196 in order to ride a motorcycle as a learner. Provisional motorcycle licences issued since 1 February 2001 will normally be valid until-age-70. Motorcycle school test candidates are exempt from the Motorcycle Theory Test requirement if they hold either:

A full licence for another class included in category A (e.g. light motorcycle - subcategory AI) or

A full moped (category P) licence held as a result of passing a two part moped test.

2. A rider who holds either a full car licence or a full moped licence (gained prior to 1 December 1990) may ride a motorcycle as a learner after first completing Bryans Compulsory Basic Training as these licences provide provisional motorcycle entitlement. A full car licence issued before 1 February 2001 automatically provides full moped entitlement for which CBT is not required.

4. A provisional motorcycle licence will not permit the carriage of pillion passengers and will only permit the holder to ride motorcycles up to 125cc. 'L' plates must be displayed.

Compulsory Basic Training is, as its name explains, neccesary for all riders. The Bryans cbt course is not a test but the applicant must show a basic level of competence in order to qualify. The cbt is intended to show that the rider can ride safely and show road awareness. You MUST have a CBT certificate to ride legally on the road alone.