Compulsory Basic Training is required for anyone wishing to ride a motorcycle or moped on public roads. The conclusion of the course is on public roads, so you must be in possession of a provisional licence with the relevant vehicle category on the licence which needs to be in date for the day of riding.

On successful completion of the CBT course you will be issued with DL196 CBT certificate this is valid for 2 years. This allows a learner legal moped or motorcycle up to 125cc with 'L' plates displayed front and rear to be ridden unescorted. The appropriate licence must be held by the rider, see below.

Bike hire. FMT hire CG125cc and 50cc mopeds for the CBT course.

Your bike. Some insurance companies will not insure you until you have completed your CBT. Some companies below will insure you for the CBT course so you can use your own bike. Ring them and quote the ref below and they will know that you have come from FMT and most will issue insurance for your CBT course. Alternatively click the company name for an online quote.
 

• eBike Insurance Online quotes.
  eBike Insurance is an online only ‘direct’ insurer, so their rates are very low. Plus Breakdown Assistance (for fully comprehensive policies), Legal Cover and European Riding are included in the price. You also get free 5-years NCD protection, a Pay-As-You-Go monthly policy option and great rates on multi-bike policies. It only takes a few minutes to obtain a quote, saving you time as well as money.
• Bennetts Online quotes.
  Or phone  0800 107 0780 for best prices ( quote ref '6119' )
   
• Devitt Insurance Online quotes.
   
• Motorcycle Direct
  Or phone  0844 800 0944 for best prices ( quote ref '2197' )
   
• Lexham Insurance Personal Accident Insurance £48 a year, covers you for any bike related accident
  Or phone 0845 600 1664 for best prices ( quote ref 'FMT Castleford Ltd' ) Or download the form by clicking HERE
   
• Bikesure
  Or phone  0800 089 8070 for best prices ( quote ref 'T153' )
  
   
• Rampdale Online quotes. ( quote ref '205608' ) Industry award for 50cc & 125cc insurance
  or ring 0870 444 6125 / 6126.
  
   
• Lexham Insurance Personal Accident Insurance Personal Accident Insurance £48 a year, (less than 14p per day) covers you for any bike related accident including your CBT & Road training. FMT do not cover personal accident injuries, if you feel you will benefit from this cover it is your responsibility to take out insurance. 0845 601 0427 ( quote ref 'FMT Castleford Ltd' )

Type Of Bike	Step 1	Step 2
	Licence √ = required Provisional  Category required	CBT √ = required Certificate valid for 2 years No pillion & L plates to be displayed
49cc Moped Max speed 31mph	√ Category P 16 years +	√ Anyone who passed a full car test prior to 1 Feb 2001, CBT not required but recommended
A1 Light 75-125cc	√ Category A 17 Years +	√
Standard 125cc Capable of 60mph	√ Category A 17 Years +	√

Details can be found in the Department for Transport leaflet  T/INF/330    "So you want to ride a moped or motorcycle" 

What is covered in a CBT? 

Listed below is a brief summary of what will be covered throughout the days training:

• Introduction (Instruction ratio unlimited)

Why CBT was introduced & who has to complete one, Route to Full licence. Clothing and Equipment available to motorcyclists.

• On Site Training (Instruction ratio 4 to 1 Max - FMT 2 to 1)

Controls, safety checks, use of stands, getting on/off and how to start/stop engine.

• On Site Riding (Instruction ratio  4 to 1 Max - FMT 2 to 1)

Different exercises to master riding and controlling the bike at hazards.

• On Road Training (Instruction ratio unlimited)

Rules & laws of the road, effect of drugs/alcohol different road positioning.

• On Road Riding (Instruction ratio  2 to 1 Max - FMT 2 to 1)

At least 2 hours will be spent riding on the public roads confirming everything taught.

Please remember that it is a basic course in motorcycling, but you must show a safe level of competence whilst on the public road for the last element of training!

Training Materials

Official Motorcycling CBT, Theory & Practical Test

If you are planning to ride a motorcycle, moped or scooter you must successfully complete a Compulsory Basic Training course before you can take it on the road. CBT is designed to provide learners with the machine handling, road awareness and maintenance skills necessary for safe riding. 

• Published: 28th October 2005
• ISBN 10: 0115526447
• Price: £12.99

The Highway Code

The Highway Code is the official government guidance on correct road usage for all categories of road users. There are, on average, 10 deaths on UK roads every day. By reading and following the rules of The Highway Code you can help reduce the number of deaths and injuries on our roads.

• Published: 24 May 2004
• ISBN 10: 0115526986
• £1.99

 

YOU MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVING LICENCE FOR CBT TRAINING WITH THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY ON THE LICENCE.