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.

 

Element A      Check Driving Licence   Check Eyesight   Introduction to Aims of CBT   Explain Equipment and Clothing	Element B      Motorcycle Controls    Safety Checks and Stands   Wheeling Motorcycle   Starting and Stopping the engine	Element C       Riding in a straight line and stopping   Riding slowly   Using the brakes   Changing gear    Figure of eight    Emergency stopping    Rear Observations    Turning Left and Right    U-Turn
Element D       Conspicuity    Legal Requirements    Vulnerability    Speed    Highway Code   Anticipation  Rear Observation  Road Positioning  Separation Distance  Weather Conditions  Road Surfaces  Alcohol and Drugs  Attitude  Hazard Perception	Element E       Traffic Lights     Roundabouts     Junctions     Pedestrian Crossings     Gradients    Bends   Obstructions   U-Turn   Emergency Stop     *Element E will last for a minimum of 2 hours

 

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 such as Coggers Training. Visit the Price List for information on course prices

 

 

 

Motorcycle training teaches motorcyclists the skills for riding on public roads. It is the equivalent of Drivers education for car drivers. Training beyond basic qualification and licensing is available to those whose duty includes motorcycle riding, such as police, and additional rider courses are offered for street riding refreshers, sport riding, and developing competitive skills for the motorcycle.

 

1-4 Day DAS

 
This Course is designed for an experienced rider.
 
The course consists of two full days training with your Practical test on the third day.
 
The price does not include your CBT, Theory or Practical Test fees.
 
Fully Comprehensive Insurance is £10 per day. 
 
Test Requirements: 
 
Licence
Passport ( Required if you do not have a photo card licence.)
CBT Certificate
Theory Certificate  

 

5 Day DAS

This Course is designed for an novice rider.
 
Depending on ability, you will have 1-2 days lessons on a 125cc and 2-4 days lessons on a 500cc, to prepare you for your practical test on the fifth day.
 
The price does not include your CBT, Theory or Practical Test fees.
 
Fully Comprehensive Insurance is £10 per day.
 
 
Test Requirements:
 
Licence
Passport ( Required if you do not have a photo card licence.)
CBT Certificate
Theory Certificate

 

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 such as Coggers Training. Visit the Price List for information on course prices.

 

 

 

Training within each element and gaining a good understanding of what is required from you within each element.
 
Progression to putting each element into practical application with student.
 
Moving on to fault identification, fault analysis and fault rectification with student.

 

CBT1 – Requirements
  
Minimum 21 years old
Full Licence 3 Years+
Clean Driving Licence
(Call to discuss if you have ‘points’)
CBT Elements:
  
 Introduction to CBT
 Practical on-site training
 Practical on-site riding
 Practical on-road training
 Practical on-road riding 
 
Studying other instructors to enable you to correct their faults (You are ultimately training to become supervisory in order to  attend Cardington).
 

Course Fees:
   
We provide an intense course at the cost of £800.  This is for 5 days intense training, Monday to Saturday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.  This course is designed for Down Trained Trainers (People who have already worked actively in CBT) and is conducted by a Cardington assessed instructor.
 
We provide ongoing training over a period of 6 months at the cost of £100 per week. This course enables study and Practice at a steady rate.  This course is designed for people who have never conducted or been actively involved in CBT.  The course will be conducted over three days per week (to be arranged).  These days will consist of one study day and two training days.  Your study day will consist of learning integral parts of elements set by your instructor.  One days training will be watching/putting this element into practice. The third training day will be watching at a supervisory level and giving debrief.
 
All courses will be tailored to the individuals needs as everyone will have different learning rates.

 

Qualification
  
Once training has been completed you will attend The Driving Standard Agency Training and Development centre in Cardington, Bedfordshire.
You will undergo a two day assessment to gain your CBT1.
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Whilst we will try and endeavour to get you ready for Cardington, we cannot guarantee a pass.  This will be down to hard study on the individual’s part.  Some courses may need to be extended.
  
After you have gained your CBT1 qualification, you can continue to train as a DAS Instructor.
This is a half day course at the Driving Standards Agency Training and Development Centre in Cardington, Bedfordshire.
The DAS qualification will enable to progress people from a 125cc to the 500cc machines.
 

Course Constituents:
  
DAS Start – Familiarisation with the larger capacity machine
Preset Tests to help the new rider overcome handling and riding problems on-site
Learning the 12 Preset Tests (As three will be set for you at Cardington)
Again this course can be tailored to your needs and free time.

 

*Payments can be made in instalments.*

 

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 such as Coggers Training. Visit the Price List for information on course prices.