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CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)
This, now compulsory, course was Introduced in December 1990 to ensure that all learner riders achieve a minimum safe and competent level of riding before being allowed to continue learning on the roads unaccompanied.

Since the CBT was introduced the level of accidents, serious injuries and even deaths have been significantly reduced by 40% and continues to make our roads safer today. 		Shires Derby cbt Element A the introduction.
So what does the CBT entail
The cbt starts at 8:30am and finishes around 4:30pm, at least 2 hours of your cbt will be on road.
Keep in mind that the CBT itself is not a test
However you will be continually assessed throughout the day to ensure that you are taking in the information that is being taught. CBT Prices can be found here 		Shires Derby cbt Element B Introduction to machine.
A typical day's CBT at Shires
cbt element b off and on stand When you arrive at the Shires cabin just make yourself known to one of the friendly members of staff and they will help you sign in and ensure you have all the right documents (both parts of the photo card driving licence) and kit for the day ahead.

We want you to relax and enjoy your day with us so once you've signed in there's plenty of tea and coffee to drink and other trainees to speak to.
The CBT syllabus is split into five sections, an understanding of each section must be shown by all trainees before continuing to the next, we must see you are listening / learning

The following is a brief summery of the five sections

  1. Introduction to the CBT (A talk on safety equipment and clothing)
    2.   Details
  2. Practical on site training (learning bike controls and general maintenance)
    3.   Details
  3. Practical on site riding (Learning to ride the bike off road)
    4.   Details
  4. A talk on practical on road riding (Highway code etc..)
    5.   Details
  5. Practical on road riding (On the road training)
    6.   Details
cbt element b off and on stand
cbt element c on site riding
cbt element c on site riding If you show a good level of understanding, and you are able to control the bike both in the car park, and on the road, to a level of safety where we feel that you are able to ride the bike unaccompanied without causing a danger to yourself and or other road users you will be issued with a DL196 (CBT Certificate).

Once issued your certificate is valid for two years from that date, if you do not pass a full
motorcycle test before that time you will need to retake the course to remain legal on the road. .

The following rules also apply
  • You must not carry a pillion
  • You must not tow any sort of trailer
  • You are not allowed to ride on a motorway
  • o You must still display full size 'L' plates front and rear of your bike at all times
Your CBT certificate validates your provisional entitlement on your driving licence to ride, keep it safe as you may be asked to produce it along with your licence should you be stopped by the authorities..

Your CBT is also a prerequisite for training towards a test so you will need to produce each time you come for a training session
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