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Find a compulsory basic training (CBT) course to learn to ride a motorcycle or moped
When to take motorcycle or moped compulsory basic training (CBT): who needs to take it, how to book the course, and what's involved in the training
Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take…
Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school. The…
Your trainer can stop your compulsory basic training (CBT) course if your…
Take your UK driving licence to your training course. What you need to…
The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on…
You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the…
You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places: the…
Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your…
What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules
There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped licence before…
If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then…
Licence category Requirements for licence Minimum age Mopeds with speed…
Helmet You must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle on the road.…
Get a replacement motorcycle compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate if yours has been lost or stolen - it can cost up to £20
Buy books of DL196 certificates from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) online, each book contains 25 certificates and costs £200
Become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assessed compulsory basic training (CBT) motorcycle instructor - how to book your assessment and what it involves
Apply for a site to be approved to be used for motorcycle compulsory basic training (CBT).
How to set up and run a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and the direct access scheme (DAS) to learner riders
Apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) courses for motorcyclists.
Keep a record of your trainee's progress through the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider scheme syllabus.
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