Book CBT compulsory basic training in South West London
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CBT West London West Wimbledon
West Wimbledon Primary School, Bodnant Gardens, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, Merton, London, SW20 0BZ
Approx. distance: 1.9 miles
Universal Motorcycle Training Wimbledon
Goals Wimbledon Car Park, Beverley Way, New Malden, Greater London, KT3 4PH
Approx. distance: 2.3 miles
Bikewize Motorcycle Training Sutton
34A Central Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8HZ
Approx. distance: 3.2 miles
Sutton Motorcycle Training Surrey
329 High Street, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1LW
Approx. distance: 3.5 miles
Universal Motorcycle Training Croydon
2 Ampere Way, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 4WT
Approx. distance: 4.5 miles
Choice Bike Training Epsom
Ewell T.A Centre, 135 Welbeck Close, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2BG
Approx. distance: 5 miles
Phoenix Motorcycle Training Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, SE19 2BB
Approx. distance: 5.8 miles
CBT West London Chessington
St Mary's Centre, Church Lane, Chessington, Greater London, KT9 2DR
Approx. distance: 6.1 miles
Off The Kerb Motorcycle Training Shepherds Bush
White City Ta Centre, London, W12 7RW
Approx. distance: 6.5 miles
Circa Motorcycle Training Osterley
Indian Gymkhana Club, Thornbury Avenue, Isleworth, Greater London, TW7 4NQ
Approx. distance: 7.7 miles
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Looking for CBT compulsory basic training in South West London?
Have you been looking to book a CBT test in South West London? Then Book CBT Now is the place you need to be. We are a highly-experienced team who have sourced some of the best companies for CBT tests for over 19 years and can ensure that you are always working with qualified professionals who can help with all of your training and tests. We are happy to suggest various other companies across London for your test or in the surrounding areas of Wimbledon, Merton and Raynes Park. Completing your 'Compulsory Basic Training' CBT test will allow you to ride any scooter, moped, electric motorbike, 50cc moped or 125cc motorbike of your choice. All you'll need to do is get a provisional UK license, suitable clothing and then book your CBT.
When were CBTs introduced?
CBT tests were introduced at the tail-end of 1990 and stands for Compulsory Basic Training. The thinking behind them was to try and reduce the number of motorcycle and moped accidents. Not only this, but it helps in giving people of all different ages a better basic understanding relating how to best control a two-wheeled machine.
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Getting a DL196 certificate in South West London
The instructors will evaluate your skills and progress in a one day course, or over a few days if necessary and once you have completed the training to their satisfaction, you can then receive your pass certificate or DL196. When it comes to CBT training in South West London, we have a wide range of different companies that are perfect for you listed at the top of this page, please take a good look to find the most appropriate one for you.
If I CBT compulsory basic training in South West London what would I be doing?
A CBT test consists of 5 elements labelled A to E. You will do these 5 elements in order throughout the day.
The DVSA have produced an excellent short video showing you the elements of a CBT. Here is the video and below it is the description of each of the elements.
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Element A comprises of talk about clothing, safety helmet and equipment. This is also when your licence and eyesight will be checked and the aims of the course outlined. Make sure to bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them as you will need to read a registration plate at a distance of 20 metres. You will also learn:
- Understanding the legal requirement to riding
- Reinforcing your understanding of the Highway Code to a good level
- Objectives of completing the CBT test
- Understanding the importance of using good motorcycle equipment and clothing
Element B introduces you to the machine and its controls and includes:
- Using the motorcycle stands to safely park your bike
- Familiarity with the different motorcycle or scooter controls
- Wheel the bike round to the left and right
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Carrying out basic maintenance checks
Element C is the main part of the course and takes place on an approved training site (CBT pad). This is when you will learn to:
- Pull away, stop, start and change gears (where applicable)
- Ride in a straight line
- Ride in a slow and controlled manner
- Change gears
- Use both brakes
- Ride a figure of eight
- Carry out left, right and U-turns
- Carry out emergency braking
- Ride round bends safely
- Carry out rear observation
Element D is a return to the class room prior to going out on the road. You will get a full briefing explaining:
- The use of speed, road positioning, safe driving distances
- The importance of the Highway Code
- Your visibility on the road
- Using rear observation
- Riding at the correct speeds, road positioning and distance between other vehicles according to traffic and road conditions.
- Learning to anticipate danger and riding defensively
- Care will also be given in explaining about the radios and how not to get lost on the road
Element E is where you put all the above into practise by riding on the road. You will go out on the road with an instructor two at a time with a radio link. You must do at least two hours of road tuition, which must include doing a U-turn and emergency stop. At the outset the instructor will give plenty of guidance and help, but towards the end of the time on the road the instructor will be looking to see if you can get safely from one place to another without hurting yourself or anybody else.