Book CBT compulsory basic training in Queenborough, Kent

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Medway Motorcycle Training Sittingbourne

Central Park Stadium, Church Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3SB

Approx. distance: 4.8 miles

Phoenix Motorcycle Training Medway

C/0 G Force Motorcycles, Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 3JQ

Approx. distance: 9.8 miles

A to Z Rider Training Gillingham

At G Force Motorcycles, Unit IB14 Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JQ

Approx. distance: 9.8 miles

CSN Training Kent

Riverside 3 Car Park, Sir Thomas Longley Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SQ

Approx. distance: 10.2 miles

Pass Bike Motorcycle Training Southend

Purdeys Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1ND

Approx. distance: 11.2 miles

Invicta Motorcycle Training Faversham

East Kent International Freight Terminal, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9EN

Approx. distance: 12.3 miles

Mid Kent Motorcycle Training Maidstone

Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club, Hall Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7DS

Approx. distance: 14.2 miles

C View Motorcycle Training Essex

Bromfords School, Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ

Approx. distance: 16.6 miles

Dexterity Motorcycle Training Ashford

Eastwell Court, Lenacre Street, Ashford (Kent), Kent, TN25 4JT

Approx. distance: 16.7 miles

ART Rider Training Basildon

Unit L Wrexham Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6PX

Approx. distance: 17.6 miles

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Locate CBT compulsory basic training in Queenborough, Kent

Have you been searching for a company that can help you complete CBT compulsory basic training in Queenborough or nearby in Sheerness, Sittingbourne and RainhamBookCBTNow is the website you need. We can help you find your  local motorbike training centres and help you get out on the road safely.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.

How do I complete my CBT in Queenborough, Kent?

Your CBT test in Queenborough is training that you must complete before you are able to ride independently. If you are safe to ride on the road unaccompanied you will receive a CBT test certificate. Whether you pass or fail your CBT test will be determined by the instructor who will be training you on the day. If the trainer doesn't think you are ready to be riding alone you will be asked to come back for additional training until the instructor feels you are safe to ride on the road.

You can book your CBT test in Queenborough here

How to find CBT compulsory basic training in Queenborough, Kent

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 Sheerness, Sittingbourne and Rainham.

If I CBT compulsory basic training in Queenborough 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.