However due to COVID-19, you are now required to bring your own gear on your CBT training day. Although this might seem inconvenient - you will need to buy all your gear down the line anyway. You'll be pleased to know you won't need to buy a bike before your CBT, this will still be loaned to you.
Can you do a CBT without your own bike?
Do I need my own bike and clothing? No. All centres will provide you with everything you need. Part of the course is a discussion on how to choose the right kit and you will feel better-equipped to make the right choices afterwards.
Do you need your own helmet for CBT?
At a minimum aim for sturdy boots, heavy jeans, a good thick jacket, and a pair of motorcycle gloves. Most CBT centres will provide you with a helmet, gloves and a high visibility jacket, but check before you go.
What bike can I use for CBT?
You can use your own bike for your CBT – it just has to be legal for you to ride it. It must also have a current MOT, full-size L-plates on the front and back, and be fully taxed.
What kit do I need for CBT?
You'll need a decent jacket, gloves and boots – not shorts and trainers. Your ATB will provide you with a visibility aid, which you must wear. Many ATBs can provide basic equipment, including a helmet and bike, for the course – remember to ask when you book your training.
22 related questions foundCan I wear jeans on my CBT?
Jeans are the minimum my school allows, but you'll need a layer underneath - thermals, tights, etc. If the temperature is under 10C, consider wearing waterproof leggings for the ride to help reduce wind-chill (we have these, please ask). On the top, several layers, not too bulky.
Do I need to know the Highway Code for my CBT?
Your trainer can stop your compulsory basic training ( CBT ) course if your basic knowledge of The Highway Code and traffic signs is not good enough for you to ride safely. You need to know: the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders.
Can I ride a 49cc moped without a CBT?
You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test. You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.
Can I ride a 125 without CBT?
Can I ride a 125cc without doing a CBT course – I have a full UK driver's license? Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike off-road. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.
What size bike can I ride on a CBT?
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
On completion of your CBT you will be able to ride a motorcycle up to 125cc (with an engine power of up to 11kW) if you pass when you are older than 16, or a moped up to 50cc if you pass your CBT at 16.
Can you pass your CBT on an automatic?
Currently if a rider passes the CBT on an automatic they can ride a manual 125cc motorcycle. Most trainers agreed that training on an automatic does not prepare you for riding a manual and therefore it is suggested that those trained on an automatic vehicle be restricted to an automatic vehicle.
Can you fail a CBT?
The CBT is not a test, so you theoretically cannot 'pass or fail' your CBT. The real question to ask here is if you are safe to ride on the road unaccompanied or if you would need further training before you receive a CBT test certificate.
Do you need to carry your CBT certificate?
You are not legally required to carry your CBT certificate with you, but we understand why you might be tempted. However, carrying your certificate while riding puts you at risk of losing it, damaging it in poor weather, and so on.
Is it hard to pass a CBT test?
How hard is the CBT to pass? To reiterate here, there is no pass or fail of the CBT; it's practically impossible to fail because there is no test.
Can I drive a 125cc motorbike on a car licence?
As stated above, if you have a full car driving licence you can ride a motorcycle up to 125cc, but you need to have completed your CBT first. This is just a day long course that begins with basic motorbike training in a car park and then finishes with you riding the motorbike yourself out on the road.
Do I need CBD if I have full driving licence?
There are a few occasions where you will not need to complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) to get on the road on two wheels. Most of those instances are based on where you live but more commonly, you do not need to complete your CBT if you have a full driving licence, but not always.
Can I ride 250cc on a CBT?
You can ride up to 125cc with a valid CBT certificate. (or a full motorcycle licence category A) A 250cc motorcycle will required a full motorcycle licence.
Can I ride a 3 wheel motorbike on a car licence?
1: you no longer need a car licence to drive/ride a three-wheeler, you need a motorcycle licence.
How long does a CBT take?
The CBT course is often confused as a test however it is not a test but a course typically completed in one day, usually taking around 6 - 8 hours.
How long does CBT licence last?
Once you have passed CBT you'll be issued with a certificate valid for two years.
Can you ride on dual carriageway with CBT?
Can I go on dual carriageways & motorways with my CBT? You can use dual carriageways but not motorways until you have a full motorcycle licence.
Are 125cc bikes allowed on highways?
A licenced 125 cc motorcycle is allowed to be driven on any road provided the rider has a valid learner's or driving licence for such a bike.
Can you go on the motorway with a 125cc?
Yes, you can ride a 125cc motorcycle on the motorway if you have a full motorcycle licence.
What do you have to wear on a motorbike?
You must wear a safety helmet that meets British safety standards when riding a motorcycle or moped on the road.
What do you need to wear on a motorcycle?
No, there is no legal requirement to wear any protective equipment in the UK, except a helmet.
