What is covered in a CBT?

Question

I'm 16 and have booked my CBT and was looking for some inside information about what is covered in the CBT test?

Answer 1

just the basics......

Answer 2

The CBT consists of basic handling of a motorcycle including slow riding, road awareness, safety observation, manoeuvring your bike manually called a walk-through, handling your bike around various cones, road craft which includes hill starts and U-turns. General road safety and all safety requirements for your clothing.

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Answer 3

Isn't it a course, not a test ie Compulsary Basic *Training*.  So surely anything you need to know will be covered on the course.  I don't think you need to know anything before turning up, the idea of the course is surely to teach you the basics of what everyone needs to know before being alowed to ride a moped/motorbike on the road.

You get the certificate by just attending the course, or so I thought.

The following site shows what's taught:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Lea...

Answer 4

Capt Jack and Rosie R are essentially correct. Although it is not a requirement you can make CBT easier for yourself (and your instructor) by studying the Highway Code before the day.

Answer 5

CBT isn't what you would call a 'test' as such but its training along with an assessment of your riding ability (Road ride). The CBT is divided into 5 elements.

Element A is your eyesight and licence check and they also ask you questions like 'are you on any medication or require to wear glasses or contact lenses'.

Element B - Off road

Your training will be done off road, usually a school playground or closed off car park.

You will get a talk about the CBT like when it came into place.

You learn basics about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of helmets, helmet fastenings, clothing.

You will also learn the basics about the different controls on different bikes. Also what checks you need to do and how often.

The talking part usually, as long as the instructor doesn't skip anything (believe me some do), takes about an hour.

Then you may stop for a quick break before moving onto riding.

Element C - Off road.

You will next learn how to ride the bike. You will start with basics, finding the biting point then on to moving off and stopping, etc. If you do the CBT on a geared bike then you also learn about gear changing and using the clutch. Then you learn about using your mirrors and rear observation and junctions with and without stopping, etc. Then you will also learn how to do the following maneuvers:

Emergency stop

U-Turn

Figure of eight

Most Instructors will allow you to stop for lunch after this but some will allow you to also take short break between the different stages of this Element as it can take most of the day up.

Element D - before the on road.

After you successfully complete the above elements, your instructor will then give you a pre-road talk. The Instructor will talk to you about what to expect on the road and how his/her radios work make sure you feel confident to go out on the road and you can clearly hear what your instructor is saying. They should also explain to you what to do if you get separated, for any reason, whilst on the road. They should also a give a brief talk about what you need to know but you haven't had the "sources" to learn it during the off-road part, such as:

Following Distances,

Road Positioning,

Riding in different weather conditions,

How to help other road users see you,

Speed limits,

How you are more vulnerable on a bike than someone in a car for example,

Correct road attitude,

The dangers of riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Hazard perception.

Then you get geared up and linked to a radio and move on to Element E.

This is all done on the road and is usually where the instructor can see how you have progressed and weather you will be capable of staying safe on the road.

You are out on the road for a minimum of 2 hours and will basically face many different scenarios where you may need to do something different, like stop or change speed or direction. You also have to do another U-turn on the road as well.

Some instructors may ask you to carry out other maneuvers whilst on the road, if they feel that you might not be up to standard or too confident.

You also need to show them that you have a clear understanding of the highway code before you go on the road so I advice that you get yourself a copy and read it before you take your CBT.

As long as the Instructor is happy with what you have achieved then they will issue you with a DL196 certificate which will the validate your licence to ride a maximum of a 50cc on learner status. The certificate is valid for 2 years and you must:

1) display L plates on the front and back of your bike (otherwise its 3 points per L plate not displayed)

2) not use motorways. You can use duel carriageways

3) not carry a pillion passenger (Someone on the back of your bike.

At 16, you can only ride a 50cc (geared or Automatic) but when you turn 17 you can automatically ride anything up to a 125cc.

Sorry, its a bit of an essay!

Good luck