If you are 16 and have just received your provisional moped licence, you will need to successfully complete a Compulsory Basic Training course. Once you have acquired your CBT certificate (form DL196), you can ride alone displaying ‘L’ plates. Remember that your DL196 is only valid for two years. We would advise that you remain at learner status until you are 17 and then put in for your practical bike test on a 125cc geared bike.

If you are 17 or over you can choose whether to complete your CBT on an automatic scooter or a 125cc geared motorcycle, Once you have acquired your CBT certificate (form DL196), you can ride alone displaying ‘L’ plates. Remember that your DL196 is only valid for two years. Compulsory Basic TrainingThe most important day of your riding career is conducted to DSA guidelines and usually takes 5–7 hours to complete. ALL equipment is provided free of charge. All you need to bring is your two part Driving Licence, a bottle of water and a sense of humour.

Car drivers who passed their test before Feb.2001 already hold full moped entitlement, but we still recommend you complete a CBT course

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT).

 CBT is a course designed by the Driving Standards Agency to ensure that all novice riders have the basic skills prior to taking to the road.

FACTS

CBT’s are provided by an Approved Training Body (ATB), whom are closely monitored by the DSA.

Quality training is not cheap – so DO NOT automatically go for the cheapest available.

A correctly run CBT will take around 6-8 hours to complete.CBT is NOT a test, it is an assessment where mistakes can be corrected.

The DSA allow 4:1 training on site but only 2:1 training on the road.

Without reasonable knowledge of the Highway Code it is impossible to ride safely.

Towards the end of the 2 hour minimum road ride, the student must demonstrate safe riding.

COSTS 
            Compulsory Basic Training course fee = £125    

            Holders of a Full car licence receive a £5 discount.

            Producers of a previous CBT certificate receive a £5 discount.

            Riders using their own bike receive a £5 discount, (Must arrive legal)

A2B POLICY

Once booked, your course will proceed even on a 1:1 basis.

To ensure quality training is given, one A2B instructor is assigned to ONE pair of students.

CBT courses start at 9am, giving each student every opportunity to reach a safe standard within 8hrs.

A return training visit is sometimes required, usually involves a 2hr road ride at our current hourly rate.

EQUIPMENT
The course price includes an automatic scooter or 125cc geared motorcycle, fuel and insurance. If you have riding gear, then bring it, alternatively A2B will equip all students with the correct riding gear if necessary at no extra cost.

BOOKINGS
Courses are run 7 days/week. Please book 10 days in advance if you want a Saturday or Sunday CBT and 7 days notice for a weekday CBT.

PAYMENT METHODS
By cash
By cheque payable to “RBR t/a A2B-SOM” to:- 125 Alder Road, Poole, BH12 4AA.
By any major credit/debit card, phone - 01202 716 717
By bank transfer to:- RBR-Automech Ltd, Lloyds TSB, Acct. No. 01548082, Sort code 30-93-25

WHAT TO BRING

We need to see your UK/EC photo card Driving Licence.

We need to see your UK Counter Part Licence.

We recommend you bring some refreshment drink/snack.

WHERE TO MEET
We meet at 09:00 hrs. at Bournemouth Sports Club, Clubhouse Reception, Chapel Gate, East    Parley, nr. B’mth Airport, Christchurch, BH23 6BD.

Or at 08:15 hrs at our Alder Road sales office.

WHAT’s INVOLVED

During the day we will cover the following elements:-

A.             CBT introduction. Everything from what to wear and why.

B.             On site training. Controls, maintenance, using the stand etc.

C.             On site riding. Controlled braking, slow riding techniques etc.

D.            On road training. Pre-road ride discussion, ie; what to expect.

E.             On road riding. Out on the road in radio contact with your instructor.

 

Directions TO BOURNEMOUTH SPORTS CLUB

From the west:- on the (B3073), follow signs for airport, once you have reached Parley Cross traffic lights, continue to follow signs for airport, immediately after Portfield School and 100 mtrs. before the roundabout, take the slip road avoiding the roundabout and turn left, the B'mth Sports Club entrance is immediately on your left.

From the east:- on the (B3073), pass B’mth airport on your right hand side, at next roundabout take the second exit right. B'mth Sports Club entrance is immediately on your left.  

You can re-sit a CBT every 2 years, however, we would advise that you consider training for and taking a DSA practical bike test before your CBT expires. When we take you for test, the examiner will want to see a valid CBT Certificate, your UK Driving Licence and a valid motorcycle Theory Test pass certificate. So you will need to study for and pass the DSA’s Motorcycle Theory Test.

1). Q. I am sixteen, what can I ride?   A. Once you have taken your CBT, you can ride a moped only. However, the day you turn 17 you can ride a 125cc (geared or auto) with the same CBT certificate.

2). Q. I am 17 and have booked an A2 m/c test. If I pass what can I ride and when can I ride any size of bike?  A. Anyone over 17 who passes the A2 m/c test will be restricted to a 33 BHP m/c for two years. After this time, regardless of age, you can ride any m/c. 

3). Q. I've got a valid CBT certificate, but I did it on a 50cc automatic, can I ride anything else?   A. Yes. The CBT is just a course of training, not a test, so regardless of what machine you used, you may ride any learner legal powered two wheeler, auto or manual upon completion of your training, providing you hold the correct entitlemet.

4). Q. Does it matter which order I take my CBT and Theory test in?  A. No.