CBT - Compulsory Basic Training

Anyone who wants to learn to ride a motorcycle or scooter MUST complete a CBT course to be allowed on the road legally. The CBT is the very first step you take before going onto take your motorcycle test.

The CBT is a days training and can be taken from the age of 16 years. After you have successfully completed this course you will be issued with a DL196 certificate which is valid for 2 years, as long as -

  • You display 'L' (or 'D' plates in Wales) on the front and back of your bike or moped
  • You ride to the rules of the road
  • You do not ride on the motorway
  • You do not carry a Pillion Passenger
  • You ride nothing larger that a 125cc (or 50cc if aged 16years) with a maximum power output of 11kW (14.6bhp)

The CBT is divided into 5 elements, these are-

  • Element A - The eyesight test and safety talk
  • Element B - Learning about the controls of the bike
  • Element C - Off road training (Learning how to ride the bike)
  • Element D - The highway code talk and how to ride on the road safely
  • Element E - Road ride (Minimum of 2 hours)

Please visit 'Licence Info' for more information about your licence entitlement after you have completed your CBT.

All motorcycle training can be booked through our staff at The licence centre, we act purely as a booking agent and any training will be carried out by TLC Motorcycle Training and Budget Biking, see our contact list for full information on TLC Motorcycle Training and Budget Biking.
What our customers say

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A big thank you for Andy and all of the TLC staff for professional help!
Otherwise I couldn’t have made it!

Mariusz (CBT – 2nd December 2007)

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To Paul, Edwina and the team
A BIG thank you for getting me through my CBT.
I'm on the road clocking up the miles for when I come back for my test.
(Heaven help you all!)
A massive thank you again
Love

Jo Hales  (CBT - 27th April 2007)
Jo Hales  (DAS - 16th July 2007)

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I think today has gone well. The staff are great, they are friendly, very helpful and supportive.
The bike that I was riding was great, the day was very enjoyable.
Cheers

Karl Elton   (CBT - 19th June 2007)

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A BIG thank you for getting me through my CBT.
I'm on the road clocking up the miles for when I come back for my test.
(Heaven help you all!)
A massive thank you again
Love

Jo Hales  (CBT - 27th April 2007)