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Compulsory Basic Training
Compulsory basic training (CBT) was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists.
CBT must be completed before a learner moped or motorcycle rider is allowed to ride on the road with L-plates or D-plates
in Wales.
You will need to complete CBT if:
* you want to ride a moped (a moped has an engine not over 50 cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres
per hour (km/h) which is approximately 31 miles per hour)
* you want to ride a motorcycle
If you obtained your car licence before 1 February 2001 you do not need to complete a CBT to ride a moped.
What does CBT involve?
The CBT course involves five elements:
A. introduction
B. practical on-site training
C. practical on-site riding
D. practical on-road training
E. practical on-road riding
The five elements have to be completed in sequence, although the order of the exercises within the element can be varied.
You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated
the practical skills to a safe basic level. Trainees must, by law, receive a minimum two hour on-road ride in Element E.
Certificate of completion (DL 196)
When all five elements have been satisfactorily completed, a certificate of completion, called the DL196, is issued. This
is a legal document which validates the relevant entitlements on your driving licence. It is important that the holder of
a DL196 considers the following points:
* a DL196 certificate validating a provisional moped or provisional motorcycle entitlement lasts for two years - CBT
will have to be retaken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the two year certificate life
* for moped entitlement only, if you pass your car driving test whilst your DL196 is still current or complete a CBT
course and obtain a DL196 after passing your car test, the certificate is not subject to expiry, you will therefore need to
keep your DL196 certificate safely. Please note that this applies to mopeds only, for riding motorcycles as a learner the
DL196 remains valid for two years
Once you have your certificate you are advised to take additional training to pass your theory and practical tests and
qualify for a motorcycle or moped licence. You must take the DL196 certificate with you when you go to your practical test.
Where and how much?
Only instructors certified by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) can teach CBT at an approved training body (ATB). ATBs
must have instructors who have successfully completed a two day assessment and have sites approved by DSA for off-road training.
The new motorcycle test has brought us plenty of
questions so to help would be motorcyclists understand the new test we have added this information.
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The new practical motorcycle test is here. Its aims are to improve the standard of road
safety for motorcycle and moped riders, as this user group has been identified as having a high risk of injury or death, particularly
young and inexperienced riders.
From now, practical motorcycle test candidates will take the test in two modules
in order to acquire their motorcycle licence as follows:
Module 1 – a specified off road manoeuvres test
Module
2 – a road riding test including an eyesight test and safety questions FAQ
1. Are practical car tests affected by the change in the motorcycling test?
No. The new test is for motorcyclists only.
2. What does the new test consist of?
The new practical motorcycling test is conducted in two modules. Module 1 must be passed first and consists of a series
of specified manoeuvres that will be conducted off road. It includes exercises designed to assess the rider’s ability
to control their machine safely, including avoidance and emergency stop exercises. Module 2 consists of the eyesight test,
some safety questions and the road riding part of the test. It is similar to the previous motorcycling test and is designed
to assess the rider’s ability to safely interact with other road users.
3. Why
did DSA decide to adopt a modular test approach?
Following the decision in September 2008 to defer the
new motorcycling test for six months, DSA looked at alternative options for delivering the new test and consulted on a proposed
modular approach.
Such an approach enabled us to offer a greater number of locations from which to deliver the
new test to allow a step by step, considered approach to learning to ride. The vast majority of those who responded to the
consultation favoured this approach and so it was adopted.
4. Why are special off-road
areas required?
The EU Directive requires that more demanding special manoeuvres must be included in every
practical motorcycling test. Following an earlier public consultation it was decided that these should be conducted on specially
provided off-road areas for candidate safety reasons and to ensure that tests are undertaken in uniform conditions throughout
the country.
5. How long does each test slot last?
The test slot
for Module 1 is for approximately 30 minutes.
The test slot for Module 2 is for approximately
57 minutes – this includes at least 30 minutes of road riding.
6. What does
Module 1 involve?
Module 1 includes at least two manoeuvres to be carried out at slow speed and includes
a slalom, at least two manoeuvres to be carried out at higher speed, of which one manoeuvre should be in second or third gear
at a speed of at least 30 km/h (18.75 mph), one manoeuvre avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31.25 mph) and
at least two braking exercises, including an emergency stop at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31.25 mph).
7. What is Module 1 called?
Module 1 is called Specified Manoeuvres
8. What does Module 2 involve?
Module 2 will include the eyesight
test, safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding.
9. What is Module
2 called?
Module 2 is called the Road Riding Test.
10. When did the new practical motorcycling
tests start?
The new test started on 27 April 2009.
11. How much
will the new test cost?
Module 1:
Standard Weekday
£10
Standard out of hours
£10
Module 2
Standard Weekday
£70
Standard out of hours
£82
Extended weekday
£140
Extended out of hours
£164
12. Why is one module more expensive than the other?
The
fee reflects DSAs costs to deliver the tests - the time spent on test, examiner utilisation and related overheads.
13. Will it be possible to receive a discount if both tests are booked for the same day?
No.
14. Will candidates be reimbursed for any further travelling expenses
if they have to travel to the test twice?
No, the candidate has a choice of how to book their test and the
usual cancellation policy will apply.
15. Will the test candidate have to travel to
the test twice with the introduction of a modular test?
Yes, if the candidate chooses to book the two modules
for separate days. Otherwise the candidate does have the option to book both parts for the same day, subject to availability
of test slots.
16. How does the DSA expect candidates to meet the additional cost
of petrol by travelling twice to test and the increased test fee?
Modular testing will provide more
points of delivery and should help reduce travelling costs for many candidates
The candidate has choice of booking both
tests to be taken on the same day subject to availability
The cost of petrol required to get to a test centre is not
considered to be significant in the context of the overall cost of learning to ride and acquiring a full licence
Trainers
could potentially reduce costs by taking groups of candidates to the test using minibus/trailers
17. How do I book the new motorcycle test?
Trainer bookers are able to book tests for you, or
individual bookings can be made over the phone by calling the DSA Contact Centre on 0300 200 11 22.
18. What happens if I fail Module 1?
Both modules must be passed before the candidate’s
theory test certificate expires.
Candidates must pass Module 1 before taking Module 2. If they fail, candidates
must wait three clear working days before retaking their Module 1. Candidates must present their Module 1 pass certificate
when attending their Module 2 test.
19. What is the validity of the Module 1 pass
certificate?
It is valid until the expiry date of the candidate’s theory test certificate. The theory
test certificate is valid for two years.
20. How long must I wait if I fail Module
2 before I am able to take it again?
10 clear working days.
21.
What is the candidate’s position if DSA cancels Module 1 at short notice and Module 2 has been booked (within the 3
day cancellation period)?
Both tests will be rebooked by DSA.
22.
Can I take either module at a location of my choice?
Yes. Details of locations are on the DSA website
under “New Motorcycle Test”.
23. Will I be able to take my test in the
evening or at a weekend?
Yes, where suitable appointments are available. At some locations ‘out
of hours’ testing is limited or not available because of local planning restrictions.
24. Can I take Module 1 of the test on the same day as Module 2?
Yes, but this is depending on
availability of test slots and if you fail Module 1 you face a three day wait and would therefore forfeit your fee for Module
2.
25. Can I book Module 2 without having taken/passed Module 1?
Yes, but you cannot take Module 2 without first passing Module 1.
26. Some existing
centres are carrying out motorcycling testing but my local test centre is not. Where do I book the test?
We recognise that some people may have to travel further than others. In some areas DSA offers Module 2 testing from
the existing driving test centre. Refer to website for details of the locations that offer both modules.
27. My nearest Module 1 site is more than 20 miles and 45 minutes away; how can I guarantee
a slot that will take my circumstances in account?
The existing trainer booking procedures will be applied.
There is no guarantee of securing test slots at specific times of the day.
28. Are
there any guidance notes for candidates/trainers following the introduction of modular testing?
Yes. Trainers
will have received an information pack which contains details of the new test and a DVD of the new test. You can now
view the DVD online at www.direct.gov.uk/newbiketestvideo
29. Are all motorcycle
test routes available to the public?
Yes. As with all existing test routes, all new motorcycle test routes
are published on the DSA website.
30. Can I practice the specified manoeuvres part
of the new test at the new test centre (MPTC) and if so how will I be able to book a training slot and how much will this
cost?
Only trainers can book slots free of charge for familiarisation sessions of the specified manoeuvres
at MPTCs for their candidates. Details on how they can register to book training slots are available on the DSA website.
31. How will you measure my speed?
The examiner will use highly
accurate speed measuring equipment from a Belgian company, L.E.T. Automotive NV. This consists of an LCD display and Bluetooth
remote controller.
32. What will happen if I fail to reach the required speed?
You will be allowed one more attempt at the manoeuvre.
33. How wide is the
U-Turn?
7.5 metres.
34. Can I fail on the specified manoeuvres part
of the test for lack of observation?
Yes. All manoeuvres are assessed as if you were manoeuvring in traffic.
35. When will the ‘Show Me, Tell Me’ safety questions be asked?
In Module 2, after the eyesight test and before the road riding.
36. What
other exercises/manoeuvres will I have to do on the road?
Normal stops, hill start, angle start and general
road riding.
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