Book motorcycle CBT training in Colne, Lancashire
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West Pennine Motorcycle Training Blackburn
West Pennine Road Safety Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3ES
Approx. distance: 13.6 miles
2 Wheelskool Bradford
Eccshill United Football Ground, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1PN
Approx. distance: 17.7 miles
Focus Rider Training Bury
Bury Football Club Gigg Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 9HR
Approx. distance: 19.7 miles
A2B Motorcycle Training Ltd Otley
121 Bradford Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3JT
Approx. distance: 19.7 miles
Elite Rider Training Heywood
Birch Garage Yard, Manchester Road, Heywood, Greater Manchester, OL10 2QD
Approx. distance: 19.7 miles
RideSafe Motorcycle Training Bradford
Broadstone Way, Holmewood, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9BU
Approx. distance: 20 miles
HRC Motorcycle Training Manchester
St Annes Rugby Club, Higginshaw Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3JY
Approx. distance: 21.1 miles
Brighouse Motorcycle Training Centre Huddersfield
Alder Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6LD
Approx. distance: 21.3 miles
Williams Motorcycle Training Bolton
16 Kendal Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 4DS
Approx. distance: 22.1 miles
Force Rider and Driver Training Bolton
Unit 7A Pilot Industrial Estate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 2ND
Approx. distance: 22.4 miles
Find motorcycle CBT training in Colne, Lancashire
If you are hoping to take motorcycle CBT training in Colne then this website will help you. You can find everything you need to find suitable CBT training close to you. You can also find training in Nelson, Brierfield and Barnoldswick. 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
Is Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) really a test?
Here at Book CBT Now we want you to fully understand what is required before you go on to undertake your CBT test in Colne. Although the word 'test' is used, this is misleading; in actual fact, you will not be examined, but rather your ability evaluated by the instructor throughout the day.
Subsequently, if you are deemed to have the required competency level, you will be awarded with a pass certification, known as a DL196 certificate. However, this certification does not last indefinitely - its validity will expire after two years, after which you will be required to renew your CBT, unless you have taken and passed a full motorcycle A1, A2 or DAS test. For anyone that would like to read further regarding the specific details relating to CBT tests, we encourage you to take a look at our dedicated informative page.
Can a CBT test take more than one day?
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. If you have done a CBT already and this is your second or third time then you should have no problem completing it in a day.
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.
If I motorcycle CBT training in Colne 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.