Your first step onto the road
The legal first step for every rider
A valid CBT certificate is a legal requirement to ride a moped or motorcycle on the road unsupervised. It is the entry level for riding, broken down into five separate elements across a single day.
No prior experience is needed. The course is tailored to develop your level of skill, whether you have never sat on a bike or just need to get road-legal, with a good bit of fun along the way.
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Your CBT, element by element
The day is made up of five elements. You work through them at your own pace, and you only move on once you are ready.
Introduction & eyesight check
We start with an introduction to the day and a simple eyesight check to make sure you meet the requirements for safe riding.
The controls
Get to know the controls of the bike and the basic safety checks you should make before every ride.
Off-road riding
Practise starting, stopping, turning and manoeuvring in our safe, off-road training area until it feels natural.
Road safety & Highway Code
Cover the road safety and Highway Code knowledge you need before heading out into real traffic.
On-road riding
Put it all together with a minimum of two hours riding on the road, guided by your instructor the whole way.
How to prepare
What to bring
A valid UK licence (card only). If you have a European licence you will also need a D91 form from the DVLA. If you wear glasses, bring them for the eyesight check.
What to wear
Jeans are a minimum, with sturdy footwear such as Timberland boots or Dr Martens (no steel toe caps). Tracksuit bottoms and trainers are not acceptable. We provide helmets, gloves and jackets.
Is there a test?
No test. CBT is a continuous assessment. You simply need to show adequate control of the bike and a good understanding of how the roads work across the five elements.
Ready to get on the road?
Book your Compulsory Basic Training online in a few clicks, or send us a quick message. DVSA-accredited instructors, six days a week, all year round in South East London.