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.
In short, if you want to ride a motorcycle then you need a CBT pass from ProScot riding school!
We are so sure that you can pass we offer a guaranteed option.
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. See the Driving Standards Agency's CBT video below for a full breakdown of what ProScot cover on this course.
The Non-Guaranteed CBT Course is aimed at students with a full car licence who already have experience of riding motorcycles and are fairly confident they can achieve their CBT in one day. The Non-Guaranteed CBT covers you for one full day visit only. The normal Non-Guarantee CBT rate and T&C apply thereafter if you have not completed the CBT after your first visit.
The Guaranteed CBT Course is aimed at students who have never ridden a motorcycle before or who rode many years ago. You also have the opportunity to attend our unique two hour Introductory Motorcycle Lesson first to get you up and running if you feel nervous before undertaking the CBT Course (this is optional and is not compulsory, you can simply book straight onto the Guaranteed CBT Course if you prefer). With this course, if you have not completed all the elements of the CBT on your first full day visit, you can return for another visit without incurring further charges. The normal Guaranteed CBT rate and T&C apply thereafter for those riders who have still not achieved their 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 Course to gain a category A1 light motorcycle or A2 medium motorcycle licence or the Part II Direct Access Course (DAS) to gain a full Category A unrestricted motorcycle licence.
The Driving & Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) state you must wear appropriate clothing for test (we have extended this to cover all training from Intro to CBT to Mod 1/2 and tests):
Clothing can be purchased from the ProScot Shop.
A full breakdown of what is covered in the CBT is listed above - 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.
What do our learner riders have to say?
Would just like to say a massive thank you to Ruth and James for there excellent tuition. I would highly recommend ProScot team to anyone.
Many thanks
Glenrothes