Book a motorcycle CBT test in Earley, Berkshire
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3 Counties Motorcycle Training Reading
Royal British Legion Club, Eversley Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9PR
Approx. distance: 2.7 miles
Lightning Motorcycle Training Reading
Abbey Rugby Club, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8XA
Approx. distance: 4.7 miles
BCK Motorcycle Training Reading
The Atrium Health Club, Scours Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6AY
Approx. distance: 4.8 miles
Pinewood Motorcycles Wokingham
Pinewood Leisure Centre, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AQ
Approx. distance: 6.3 miles
3 Counties Motorcycle Training Bracknell
Bracknell Sports Leisure Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9SE
Approx. distance: 7.8 miles
3 Counties Motorcycle Training Sandhurst
7 Cambridge Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 0TA
Approx. distance: 8.2 miles
ADT Motorcycle Training Basingstoke
Popley Fields Community Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9AE
Approx. distance: 12 miles
Excelerate Motorcycle Training Centre Surrey
Mytchett Community Centre, 140 Mytchett Road, Surrey, GU16 6AA
Approx. distance: 13.1 miles
DSK Motorcycle Training Farnham
Unit 10, Dares Farm, Farnham Road, Ewshot, Farnham, Hampshire, GU10 5BB
Approx. distance: 13.3 miles
1st Gear Motorcycle Training Centre Farnborough
Rushmoor Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2FE
Approx. distance: 13.4 miles
Find a motorcycle CBT test that is just right for you in Earley, Berkshire
Your one stop shop for finding a motorcycle CBT test close to you in Earley. We have all the information here for you to find suitable a motorcycle CBT test close to you or nearby in Woodley, Reading and Wokingham. 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.
If I a motorcycle CBT test in Earley 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.
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.
How long does a CBT Test Take?
A CBT test can normally be completed in a day, but may take longer if you need more time to master the control of the motorcycle or moped. Knowing how to ride a bicycle will really help, so if you have not ridden one for a while it's a good thing to do before you take your CBT.
If you do not complete your CBT to the instructors satisfaction then you will be asked to come back on another day for additional training. If this happens do not be alarmed or upset, some people take longer to master control of a two wheeled vehicle than others, but we all get there in the end. The most important thing to remember is its for your safety. Your instructor will be thinking of your safety if they ask you to come back for additional training.
How can you help me find CBT training in Earley, Berkshire
When you use Book CBT Now to find a company for your CBT test in Earley you will only be provided with approved training bodies that meet all requirements set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. We will provide you with all the relevant details about the company along with additional information such as; whether bike hire, helmet hire and gloves and jacket hire are included, if there is parking on the premises, if there is an indoor classroom and if they have female instructors. If you would like to find out more about the company local to you then we will also provide you with their contact details.