To ride a moped or scooter on the road you must have completed the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT).
You must also be at least 16 years old and have a driving licence that entitles you to ride mopeds.
Compulsory basic training was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists and it has been very successful in achieving this.
CBT can only be given by approved training bodies (ATB’s) that have Instructors assessed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and sites approved by the DSA for off-road training. The training enables you to safely learn the skills to make you safe on the road, and have the correct attitude for riding. It is a course not a test and will normally take a day to complete. It can be conducted on your own bike or one of ours and should be an enjoyable day. The CBT consists of the following five key elements
- A. Introduction
- B. Practical on-site training
- C. Practical on-site riding
- D. Practical on-road training
- E. Practical on-road riding
The five elements have to be completed in sequence, You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level. Students must, receive a two hour on-road ride in Element E but don’t worry you will be in radio contact with your instructor throughout this element.
When all five elements have been satisfactorily completed, a certificate of completion, called the DL196, is issued. This is a legal document and as we have said validates the relevant entitlements on your driving licence. It entitles you to ride a moped on the road as a learner with L-plates but you must not carry a pillion passenger or go on a motorway.
A DL196 certificate validating a provisional moped or provisional motorcycle entitlement lasts for two years - CBT will have to be retaken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the two year certificate life.
A moped must have an engine capacity under 50cc and its maximum design speed must be limited to 50 km/h (31 mph).
If you want to find out more about the CBT course please feel free to e-mail or phone, we are only to happy to talk to you if you require more information.
Remember included in the cost of the CBT is the use of machines, helmets, high visibility jacket and protective clothing for the duration of the course. And the cost of CBT incorporates full insurances. Check out our CBT prices.