CBT, Compulsory Basic Training
Our Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course is a one day course which teaches you the basics of bike control and road craft.
CBT
Compulsory Basic Training
Our Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course is a one day course which teaches you the basics of bike control and road craft. It is the starting point for any rider whether they wish to ride on L plates or wish to gain a full motorcycle licence.
By undertaking our Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course, you’ll learn the basics of bike control and road craft from our highly-experienced motorcycle trainers. There’s no test – with our assistance, you simply work through all the elements until you have successfully completed the course.
Pro-Scot offers two CBT courses: a Guaranteed CBT Course and a Non-Guaranteed CBT Course.
The Non-Guaranteed CBT Course is aimed at students with a full car licence with experience of riding a motorcycle who are fairly confident they can achieve their CBT in one day.
The Guaranteed Course is aimed at students who have never ridden a motorcycle before or who rode many years ago and includes a FREE Two Hour Motorcycle Lesson to get you up and running before undertaking the CBT Course. With this course, if you’ve not completed all the elements of the CBT on your first full day visit, you can continue at no extra cost until you achieve your CBT!
Having achieved your CBT certificate, which is valid for two years, if you’re 16, you are restricted to riding a 50cc moped and, if you’re aged 17 or over, you’re restricted to riding a 125cc motorcycle. Normal learner restrictions apply: you cannot carry a pillion passenger or ride on the motorway and you must display L plates.
You must successfully complete CBT training before undertaking the Part II Restricted Access Training Course to gain a restricted A2 licence or the Part II Direct Access (DAS) full unrestricted licence.
On The Day
- The CBT sign-in is 7:45am for an 8:00am start, and finishes around 5:00pm;
- CBTs are normally available 7 days a week (check when booking);
- You must bring BOTH parts of your licence (photo card & paper counterpart) – if you don’t have both, your CBT will be cancelled with FULL loss of money paid;
- Students who still have the old-style paper licence must bring it with them along with a valid passport or, again, the CBT will be cancelled with payment non-returnable;
- It’s a good idea to study the Highway Code before attending;
- If you wear glasses, bring them;
- Wear suitable outdoor clothing and sensible footwear;
- Sandwiches and drinks are available at the nearby supermarket and a burger van is available every day except Sunday;
Additional CBT information
A full breakdown of what is covered in the CBT is listed here – but you can also find out more at our FAQ section. Check out Licences and Law for more detailed information on the legal requirements for getting your motorcycle licence.
