Book CBT compulsory basic training in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

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Cardiff Motorcycle School

Cardiff Motorcycle School, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF11 8AQ

Approx. distance: 1.4 miles

Rider Training Wales Caerphilly

Bedwas Rugby Club, The Bridgefield, Bedwas Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough, CF83 8DZ

Approx. distance: 7.5 miles

Motorcycle Training Wales Cardiff

Riverside Building, CF371BW

Approx. distance: 10.2 miles

B Bikers Ltd Newport

New House, Corporation Road,, Newport NP19 4RD, Wales, NP19 4RD

Approx. distance: 10.8 miles

United Motorcycle Advanced Training Ltd Newport

CMC, Queensway Meadow Industrial Estate, Newport, NP19 4SP

Approx. distance: 11.8 miles

Vale Moto Training Vale of Glamorgan

The Old Main Runway, Sigingstone, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7LP

Approx. distance: 13.9 miles

Biketrain Wales Cwmbran

Road Safety Resource Centre, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 2JJ

Approx. distance: 14.1 miles

Bridgend Motorcycle Training Centre

Horsefair Road, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, CF31 3YN

Approx. distance: 15.2 miles

Chris Bike Training Aberdare

Abercwmboi RFC, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 6AX

Approx. distance: 18.1 miles

Avalon Motorcycle Training Weston Super Mare

BASC Sportsground, Stoddens Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BS

Approx. distance: 18.3 miles

CBT training and testing underway in Cardiff

Have you been hunting for CBT compulsory basic training in Cardiff, South Glamorgan?

Have you been on the hunt for a company that can help you organise CBT compulsory basic training in Cardiff or nearby in Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry? Whilst price is important, the most important factor is the quality of motorcycle training.Book CBT Now has the largest listing of all motorcycle training companies in the UK. Simply enter your postcode and we will show you all of your local training companies that run compulsory basic training. Completing your 'Compulsory Basic Training' CBT test will allow you to ride any scooter, moped, electric motorbike, 50cc moped or 125cc motorbike of your choice. All you'll need to do is get a provisional UK license, suitable clothing and then book your CBT.

If I CBT compulsory basic training in Cardiff what would I be doing?

A CBT test consists of 5 elements labelled A to E. You will do these 5 elements in order throughout the day.

The DVSA have produced an excellent short video showing you the elements of a CBT. Here is the video and below it is the description of each of the elements.

Element A comprises of talk about clothing, safety helmet and equipment. This is also when your licence and eyesight will be checked and the aims of the course outlined. Make sure to bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them as you will need to read a registration plate at a distance of 20 metres. You will also learn:

  • Understanding the legal requirement to riding
  • Reinforcing your understanding of the Highway Code to a good level
  • Objectives of completing the CBT test
  • Understanding the importance of using good motorcycle equipment and clothing

Element B introduces you to the machine and its controls and includes:

  • Using the motorcycle stands to safely park your bike
  • Familiarity with the different motorcycle or scooter controls
  • Wheel the bike round to the left and right
  • Starting and stopping the engine
  • Carrying out basic maintenance checks

Element C is the main part of the course and takes place on an approved training site (CBT pad). This is when you will learn to:

  • Pull away, stop, start and change gears (where applicable)
  • Ride in a straight line
  • Ride in a slow and controlled manner
  • Change gears
  • Use both brakes
  • Ride a figure of eight
  • Carry out left, right and U-turns
  • Carry out emergency braking
  • Ride round bends safely
  • Carry out rear observation

Element D is a return to the class room prior to going out on the road. You will get a full briefing explaining:

  • The use of speed, road positioning, safe driving distances
  • The importance of the Highway Code
  • Your visibility on the road
  • Using rear observation
  • Riding at the correct speeds, road positioning and distance between other vehicles according to traffic and road conditions.
  • Learning to anticipate danger and riding defensively
  • Care will also be given in explaining about the radios and how not to get lost on the road

Element E is where you put all the above into practise by riding on the road. You will go out on the road with an instructor two at a time with a radio link. You must do at least two hours of road tuition, which must include doing a U-turn and emergency stop. At the outset the instructor will give plenty of guidance and help, but towards the end of the time on the road the instructor will be looking to see if you can get safely from one place to another without hurting yourself or anybody else.


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Trusted by Motorcycle Training Companies in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Over the years we have worked hard to ensure that all of our clients find the perfect team of experts for CBT training in Cardiff, we also have many different companies across South Glamorgan. If you are not sure if you area is covered, simply check our areas covered page and find the best company near you. We can ensure that all of the companies available will easily suit your needs and budget.

Getting a DL196 certificate in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

The instructors will evaluate your skills and progress in a one day course, or over a few days if necessary and once you have completed the training to their satisfaction, you can then receive your pass certificate or DL196. When it comes to CBT training in Cardiff, we have a wide range of different companies that are perfect for you listed at the top of this page, please take a good look to find the most appropriate one for you.