Compulsory Basic Training
At Kickstart Bike Training, we offer competitively priced CBT courses for riders of all ages and ability at our extensive training site at Anglesey Circuit.
Do I need to complete a CBT Course?
If you wish to ride a moped or motorcycle, you must complete a CBT cousre unless you obtained a car driving licence before 1 February 2001. A moped has an engine not over 50 cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour which is approximately 31 miles per hour.
What does CBT involve?
The CBT course involves five elements:
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| A. Introduction | B. Practical on-site training |
C. Practical on-site riding |
D. Practical on-road training |
E. Practical on-road riding |
During the course, you will progress through the five elements in sequence. The order of the excercises within each element can be adjusted on the day, however all trainees receive a minimum two hour on-road ride in Element E.
Certificate of completion (DL 196)
When all five elements have been satisfactorily completed, a certificate of completion, called the DL196, is issued.
This is a legal document which validates the relevant entitlements on your driving licence.
It is important that the holder of a DL196 considers the following points:
- a DL196 certificate entitlement lasts for two years - CBT will have to be retaken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the two year certificate life
- for moped entitlement only, if you pass your car driving test whilst your DL196 is still current or complete a CBT course and obtain a DL196 after passing your car test, the certificate is not subject to expiry, you will therefore need to keep your DL196 certificate safely. Please note that this applies to mopeds only, for riding motorcycles as a learner the DL196 remains valid for two years
Once you have your certificate you are advised to take additional training to pass your theory and practical tests and qualify for a motorcycle or moped licence.
You must take the DL196 certificate with you when you go to your practical test.
Theory Test
Book your theory test online.
Click below to visit the Driving Standards Agency's booking site
Practical Test Explained . .
Click the image above to watch the DSA's videos about the new modular practical riding test
