Book motorcycle CBT training in Workington, Cumbria

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Cumbria Motorcycle Training Workington

Moorclose Community Centre, Needham Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3SE

Approx. distance: 1.2 miles

Real Rider Motorcycle Training Barrow in Furness

Vickerstown Foolball Club, Mill Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 3NN

Approx. distance: 38.5 miles

Northern Route Kendal

25, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NH

Approx. distance: 38.5 miles

TNT Rider Newton Stewart

New Galloway Road, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 6AW

Approx. distance: 43.2 miles

RIDE Motorcycle Training Carnforth

Unit 11F, Keer Park, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9FG

Approx. distance: 47.3 miles

Raceways Rider Training Lancashire

48-60 Dock Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6AG

Approx. distance: 54.4 miles

Craigs Bike Training Hawick

Former bus station, Dovecote Street, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 9QP

Approx. distance: 62 miles

Adventures on Wheels Ltd Selkirk

Unit 1A, Gibson Buildings, Central Riverside Industrial Estate, Dunsdale Road, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5EB

Approx. distance: 69 miles

Riverview Rider Training Preston

Rimington, Guide Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6XS

Approx. distance: 70.3 miles

Green Light Motorcycle Training Consett

30 Iveston Rd, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7HR

Approx. distance: 70.5 miles

CBT training and testing underway in Workington

Find motorcycle CBT training in Workington, Cumbria

If you are hoping to take motorcycle CBT training in Workington 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 Harrington, Maryport and Whitehaven. 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

Why was Compulstory Basic Training introduced?

The reason that the government has brought in CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) tests in December 1990 was that it wanted to ensure that, before taking to the roads, people of all ages had at least a basic understanding regarding being in control of two-wheeled machines. The knock-on effect of this was to try and reduce the number of collisions involving motorcycles and mopeds. On completion of the evaluation, you shall receive on the day your pass certificate, also known as a DL196.

You can book your CBT test in Workington here

If I motorcycle CBT training in Workington 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.

Where is there motorcycle CBT training in Workington, Cumbria?

You can find your nearest CBT test training centre by entering your postcode in the box at the top of this page. This will show you which CBT test training centres are closest to you. If you have a specific date or dates in mind then you can also enter the date. This will show you only those CBT test training centres that have availability on that date.