ABOUT CBT

About Compulsory Basic Training

Provisional moped ( shown as P ) Motorcycle shown as A

You can only hold this if you are at least 16 years old. It entitles you to ride a moped on the road as a learner with L-plates and NO pillion passengers or motorway use. Your provisional licence is only valid when you have the DL 196 Certificate issued on completion of CBT by an ATB. A CBT certificate obtained on a moped is also valid for motorcycles (Cat A) once the rider has reached the age of 17 years and has the necessary licence.


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Compulsory Basic Training for Motorcyclists and Moped Riders

This information will help you have a safe and enjoyable motorcycling career. The starting point for learners is the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course which was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists. The course is conducted by training organizations that have been approved by the Driving Standards Agency (D.S.A).

All learner motorcycle and learner moped riders Must complete a CBT course before riding on the road.

Also, with effect from 1 February 2001, all new car drivers wanting to validate the full moped entitlement granted with their full car licence, MUST complete a CBT course.

CBT courses can only be provided by Approved Training Bodies (ATBs).

The CBT course syllabus includes five elements that have to be completed in sequence:

A: introduction

B:Practical on site training

C:Practical on site ridining

D:On road Training

E: Practical on road riding

When you have satisfactorily completed all five elements you will be issued with a Certificate of Completion of Training (DL196).

This is a legal document which serves to validate the relevant entitlements on the driving licence. It is important that the holder of a DL196 certificate considers the following points:



A DL196 certificate issued after 1 February 2001 validating a provisional moped or provisional motorcycle entitlement lasts for 2 years. CBT will have to be retaken if both theory/practical tests are not passed within the 2-year certificate life.

A DL196 certificate validating a full moped entitlement is valid for the length of the licence.

You do not have to take CBT again if you hold a full motorcycle licence and wish to obtain a licence for another category of motorcycle.

With effect from the 1 February 2001 riders completing their CBT course on a moped with more than 2 wheels or who use a motorcycle/sidecar combination will be restricted to riding those machines as a learner.

The motorcycle entitlement on provisional motorcycle licences issued before 1 February 2001 expires after 2 years. The law has now changed and holders of these licences can apply to have the licence replaced with one that will include provisional motorcycle entitlement valid to age 70. Replacement licences should be applied for from D.V.L.A using the normal application forms (available from Post Offices).

Once you have your Certificate (DL 196) you are advised to take additional training to pass your tests and qualify for a full motorcycle or moped licence.

CBT must be completed before riding on the road by all learner riders (and moped riders using a full car licence gained after 1 February 2001) who are resident on mainland Great Britain, You must hold a UK licence to be issued a certificate.

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