CBT Gloucester.  CBT stands for Compulsory Basic Training: CBT is not a test

If you want to get off the bus or out of your car, ride a 50 cc or 125 cc motorbike or scooter or go on and get yourself a motorcycle licence: full DAS (direct access) or restricted (A2), CBT is the course you need to get started.

Course length: CBT usually takes a full day to complete

The CBT is not a test it's a continual assessment. If you meet the required standard in each element, you can proceed to the next until the course is completed, at which point your instructor will issue you with your CBT certificate (DL196).

Take this course on:

A 50 cc or 125 cc machine, automatic scooter or geared motorbike,
Use your own or we will provide you with one, included in your course fee.
We use only modern, well maintained bikes. We have both male and female instructors providing the highest standard of DSA approved training.

To take this course you need:

To be 16 and over. 

Be in possession of a valid U. K. licence (full or provisional)

Have a working knowledge of the Highway Code and be able to read a car number plate over a distance of 20.5 meters, you should also be a competent push/pedal bike rider.

CBT Entitles you to:

16 year olds can ride 50 cc machine's until they reach 17 and then move up to 125 cc's Anyone 17+ can ride machine's not exceeding 125 cc's.

You must display L-Plates front and rear.  You cannot carry passengers or use motorways, The certificate is valid for 2 years after which you must retake the course if you intend to keep riding or during the two years take your practical motorcycle test.

The CBT consists of 5 basic 'elements'

A.  A talk detailing the importance of the correct clothing and equipment.

B.  An introduction to the machine you want to ride.  You will be shown all the controls, discuss basic maintenance, practice using the stands, walking with the machine, operation of the brakes and how to use them safely, how to start and stop the engine.

C.  A series of practical 'on site' manoeuvre's designed to familiarise you with all the controls and help you establish competent handling.  Including, pulling away and stopping, figures of eight, emergency stops, u-turns and left and right turns.

D.  A road briefing to discuss the importance of the Highway Code, hazard perception and general road awareness.

E.  Finally, a road ride, throughout which you will be in contact with your instructor via radio communication.  With their guidance you will deal with most traffic situations such as T-junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights, crossings etc...

You're sure to have fun, make some new friends and wonder why you didn't do this before!

Please note:

Complete your CBT on a geared or automatic machine, your certificate covers you for both.

• We offer the very highest quality training at really great prices
• We have a large warm, dry classroom with changing rooms & lounge facilities
• Our 'on-site' motorcycle & scooter training area is the largest in the county, offering over 12,000 sq ft of safe, secure practice space
• We have male & female instructors, who between them, have over 15 years teaching experience and are all certified by the Driving Standards Agency

• FREE bike hire, choose from our fleet of over 25 new motorbikes & scooters
• FREE fuel, insurance & the use of a safety helmet, gloves & hi-vis jacket
• FREE voucher worth 10% off all clothing & equipment at local bike shops
• FREE vouchers for cheap insurance policies from Bennetts & Carol Nash
• FREE car & bike parking
• and, most importantly, FREE tea, coffee and soft drinks!

To take this course you need:

A valid U. K. licence (full or provisional), CBT and motorcycle theory test pass certificate.

Course length: Usually 2 days + practical tests module 1 & module 2

Take this course on:

A 125 cc machine, automatic scooter or geared motorbike.
Use your own or we will provide you with one, included in your course fee.

Entitles you to:

Take off your L-plates, carry a passenger and you never have to do a cbt again!

It does limit you to a 125cc machine.

Prices include:

A full day of training from 08.45 to 16.00, hire of bike (most are brand new), helmet, gloves, waterproofs, insurance, fuel, hi-vis, radio & we'll book your test for you.

Please note:

Practical tests passed on automatic machines only entitle you to ride automatic machines.

Practical tests passed on a geared machine will entitle you to ride gears or automatics.

To take this course you need:

A valid U. K. licence (full or provisional), CBT and motorcycle theory test pass certificate.

Course length: Usually 2 days + practical tests module 1 & module 2

Take this course on:

A 125 cc machine, automatic scooter or geared motorbike.
Use your own or we will provide you with one, included in your course fee.

Entitles you to:

Take off your L-plates, carry a passenger, use motorways and ride a more powerful machine, anything up to and including 33 BHP or 25kW (power / weight ratio). 

Approx 250 cc to 350 cc.  You are limited to this for two years, after which your Licence

will automatically mature to a full motorcycle licence with no need for further tests.

Prices include:

A full day of training from 08.45 to 16.00, hire of bike (most are brand new), helmet, gloves, waterproofs, insurance, fuel, hi-vis, radio & we'll book your tests for you.

Please note:

Practical tests passed on automatic machines only entitle you to ride automatic machines.

Practical tests passed on a geared machine will entitle you to ride gears or automatics.

To take this course you need:

A valid U. K. licence (full or provisional), CBT, motorcycle theory test pass certificate

You must also be 21 & over.

Course length: Usually 4 days + practical tests module 1 & module 2

Take this course on:

Geared machines only.

Partly conducted on a 125cc machine + a minimum of 2 days on a 500 cc machine.

Entitles you to:

Ride any cc machine right from the word go.  Carry a passenger and use motorways.

Prices include:

A full day of training from 08.45 to 16.00, hire of bike (most are brand new), helmet, gloves, waterproofs, insurance, fuel, hi-vis, radio & we'll book your tests for you.

Please note:

Practical tests passed on automatic machines only entitle you to ride automatic machines.

Practical tests passed on a geared machine will entitle you to ride gears or automatics.

Module One:
More information soon.

Module Two:
The practical tests are always the same, the only thing that determines the type of licence you ride away with is the size of bike you take the tests on.

We will book your practical tests for you when you book your course.

Our nearest test centre is in Quedgeley only a short ride from our training site, you'll spend plenty of time in the area and where possible, even meet your examiner during your training.

Please note:

Practical tests passed on automatic machines only entitle you to ride automatic machines.

Practical tests passed on a geared machine will entitle you to ride gears or automatics.

These lessons are very popular and are conducted in the safety of Gloucester's largest training area.  You get two hours of relaxed instruction on all the basics, how to pull away & stop, ride using slow control techniques and if you choose a geared machine you'll learn how to change up and down the gears.

You'll also get the hire of a bike, all the equipment you need and an instructor all to yourself.

It's a great way to get started on an automatic or manual machine. 

If you have done a CBT on an automatic machine and would like to go on and take a restricted or full licence on a geared bike, or if you just want to swap from an automatic machine to a geared bike then why not try a 2 hour geared lesson? 

Contact us now to find out more.

Please do not hesitate to call us, our office is open from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. 7 days a week.

Or use the contact form and we'll get back to you ASAP

Call us now on 01452 550377 or 07891 834 303