Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

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Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) was introduced in 1990 as a skills improvement strategy to address the high accident and mortality rate amongst inexperienced motorcycle riders. It’s positive impact on motorcycle accident statistics is undeniable. CBT is a legal requirement for anyone wishing to ride a motorcycle on UK roads and is facilitated at Approved Training Bodies (ATB’s) by qualified motorcycle training instructors. [read more]

The CBT course comprises of five elements (A. Introduction and eyesight test, B. Motorcycle controls, C. Practical off-road training, D. Road briefing and safety talk and, E. Practical on-road training)

BASICS

Learning to ride
Preparation
Rider faults
Observations
Basic controls
Holding the bars
Other controls
Daily checks
Weekly checks

SKILLS

Safety position
1st gear & neutral
Pulling away
Slow control
Figure-of-eight
U-turn
Operating gears
Controlled braking
Emergency stop
Basic counter steering

JUNCTIONS

OSMPSL
Slowing down
Poor stopping
Left at a ‘T’ junction
Left into a side road
Right at a ‘T’ junction
Right into a side road
Left at roundabouts
Straight at roundabouts
Right at roundabouts

RIDES

Urban riding
City riding
Rural riding
First time on road
Further training
Take responsibility

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CBT RESOURCES

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CBT tip sheets

Rider basics
Key skills
Junction guide
Road rides

Bike safety clothing

Helmet fitting
Gloves advice
Helmet safety
Jeans advice
Jacket advice
Boots advice

Learner/CBT books

Theory test
Hazard perception
CBT & learning to ride
DVSA riding guide
Official highway code
Think motorcycle safety

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