Book motorcycle CBT training in the county of Powys

Click on any of the motorcycle training schools below to view more information and check availability.

The Marches Motorcycle Rider Training Oswestry

Oswestry Cattle Market, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4QA

Approx. distance: 18.6 miles

Bike Wise Motorcycle Training Shrewsbury

Meole Brace Bowling Club, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9JT

Approx. distance: 24.1 miles

Complete Bike Training Telford

CBT Telford, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QR

Approx. distance: 37.7 miles

Probike Motorcycle Training Ltd Queensferry

Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry, Flintshire, CH5 1SA

Approx. distance: 40.8 miles

Arrow School of Motoring Chester

Bill Smith Motors Ltd, 30 - 36 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5DH

Approx. distance: 42.3 miles

The Ride Academy Chester

Smiths Honda, Whitchurch Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6AE

Approx. distance: 42.3 miles

Phoenix Motorcycle Training Chester

c/o Brook Mollington Hotel, 1 Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 6NN

Approx. distance: 43 miles

Dragon Motorcycle Training Ellesmere Port

The Groves, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NZ

Approx. distance: 45.7 miles

C B Motorcycle Training Rhyl

98 Cefndy Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 2HB

Approx. distance: 46.6 miles

Flintshire Bike School Rhyl

Rhyl Football Club, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 4BY

Approx. distance: 47 miles

CBT training and testing underway in the county of Powys

Find motorcycle CBT training in Powys

If you are looking for motorcycle CBT training in Powys then you have come to the right place. We have all the information here for you to find suitable CBT training and testing close to you or in the surrounding areas of Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool and Llanfyllin. 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.

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.

You can book your CBT test in the county of Powys here

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.

If I motorcycle CBT training in Powys 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.

 

DVSA CBT motorcycle and moped video

 

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.