CBT Resources (Key skills)
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The second part of the CBT involves getting riding for the first time, but doing so with the relative safety of an off-road riding area. Key CBT skills are covered, such as using the clutch and gears, slow control skills and how to use the brakes. See below for some useful key CBT skills information.
Safety position
The motorcycle safety position is an essential skill that all CBT candidates should master and take seriously. [more]
1st & neutral
Learner riders should practice squeezing the clutch lever to engage both first gear and neutral [more]
Pulling away
The five main controls are coordinated – throttle, clutch, front brake, rear brake and gears. [more]
Slow control
Many situations require slow control skills e.g. filtering, slow moving traffic, riding or pulling away on a slope etc. [more]
Figure-of-eight
Figure-of-eight involves co-ordination of clutch, throttle, rear brake, steering and correct riding posture. [more]
Operating gears
It is important to understand how gears are selected for road conditions, speed limits, hazards and other circumstances. [more]
Emergency stop
Emergency stops are a last resort, as good planning will prevent the need for such aggressive braking manoeuvres. [more]
Counter steer
Counter steering takes time to master and learners improve as they develop ‘muscle memory’ through ongoing practice [more]
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KEY SKILLS
Motorcycle safety position
Neutral and first gear
Pulling away and stopping
Slow control skills
Figure-of-eight
U-turn
Operating the gears
Controlled braking
Emergency stop
Basic counter steering
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