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)

SKILLS

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

RIDES

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

Learners CBT motorcycle training Academy

Get Learners (CBT) Academy – the UK’s most comprehensive video based motorcycle training resource to enhance and prepare for Compulsory Basic Training. [read more]