Book CBT compulsory basic training in Castleford, West Yorkshire

Click on any of the motorcycle training schools below to view more information and check availability.

Tommy Bee Motorcycle Training Leeds

Royds School, Pennington Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EX

Approx. distance: 4.8 miles

S and K Motorcycle Training Barnsley

Old Drift Mine, Lund Hill Lane, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4BD

Approx. distance: 9.1 miles

Professional Biker Training Hensall

Four Gables, Hensall, DN14 0QA

Approx. distance: 9.2 miles

S and K Motorcycle Training Pontefract

Frickley Athletic Football Stadium, Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2EQ

Approx. distance: 9.5 miles

Anchor Motorbike Training Wakefield

Dewsbury Rams Stadium, Owl Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7RH

Approx. distance: 10.7 miles

BUMPY Ltd Birstall

Howden Clough Industrial Estate, Leeds Road, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF17 0JB

Approx. distance: 12.1 miles

A2B Motorcycle Training Ltd Leeds

Modernians Clubhouse, Cookridge Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7ND

Approx. distance: 14.9 miles

RideSafe Motorcycle Training Bradford

Broadstone Way, Holmewood, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9BU

Approx. distance: 15.4 miles

The CBT and DAS Motorcycle Training School Ltd Doncaster

Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8AF

Approx. distance: 16 miles

3D Motorcycle Training Leeds

Tockwith Airfield, Rudgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 7DW

Approx. distance: 16.3 miles

CBT training and testing underway in Castleford

Find CBT compulsory basic training in Castleford, West Yorkshire

If you are hoping to take CBT compulsory basic training in Castleford then this website will help you. You can find everything you need to find suitable CBT training close to you. You can also find training in Pontefract, Featherstone and Normanton. 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 Castleford 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.


You can book your CBT test in Castleford here

Why was Compulstory Basic Training introduced?

The reason that the government has brought in CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) tests in December 1990 was that it wanted to ensure that, before taking to the roads, people of all ages had at least a basic understanding regarding being in control of two-wheeled machines. The knock-on effect of this was to try and reduce the number of collisions involving motorcycles and mopeds. On completion of the evaluation, you shall receive on the day your pass certificate, also known as a DL196.

How to find CBT compulsory basic training in Castleford, West Yorkshire

Easy! Just enter your postcode in the box at the top of this page. This will show you which CBT training centres are closest to you. If you have a specific date or dates in mind then you can also enter the date. This will show you only those CBT training centres that have availability on that specific date. If you cannot find the date you need then you can also check the nearby areas of Pontefract, Featherstone and Normanton.