VIP CBT 1-2-1 Compulsory Basic Training

Service Description

On our VIP 1-2-1 Training day you will train all day with your own dedicated instructor, focusing only on your needs. This is a great choice for nervous students, or those that prefer not to work in a group setting. If you would like an instructors undivided attention when learning to ride this is the CBT for you. Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) the gateway for riding a motorcycle in the UK. It is a legal requirement and must be completed before you are allowed to ride. The minimum age is 16. We follow the syllabus set out to the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency). You **must** have with you your UK Driving Licence (Full or Provisional). Safety is the key word and the main aim is to ensure the trainee is a safe rider. It is usually a one day course but can take longer, depends how quickly you learn. CBT has five key elements: Element A: We will teach you all about safety equipment and why it is so important. Element B: We will teach you about the controls of the bike so you are familiar with them, how to use them (and how not to) and we will show you some checks to perform before you ride. Element C: You will be on the bike. We will start with the basics, even showing you how to sit correctly on the machine. We will then begin the process of riding. Starting with how to pull away and stop, onto control exercises and then moving onto simulated exercises designed to begin to give you experience of being on the road. Element D: We prepare for the road ride. We start by talking about your legal requirements, the importance of the Highway Code and how it is such an essential tool for road safety. We will discuss and understand other aspects that affect the safety of a motorcyclist, map common situations and junctions that you will come across. The element ends with a briefing to ensure that the road ride element is completed securely and safety. Element E: The course concludes after a two hour road ride in a controlled environment in constant radio contact with your instructor. You will have an opportunity to practice the elements you learned in a live traffic scenario. There is no pass/fail as CBT is not a test. You will undergo constant evaluation throughout the day. You must demonstrate you are safe and competent throughout all the course elements you will attain your certificate which will allow you to ride a motorcycle up to 125cc for a period of two years. Depending on how the training day goes, this CBT may give you more time on the road.