Book CBT compulsory basic training in St Mary Cray, Greater London

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BLT Motorcycle Training Orpington

Orpington Rovers Football Ground ORFC, Cockmannings Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR5 4HF

Approx. distance: 0.9 miles

Phoenix Motorcycle Training Sidcup

Bexley Road Safety Centre, Sidcup, London, DA14 5ED

Approx. distance: 2.4 miles

LMRT Motorcycle Training Lewisham

Napier House, Army Reserve Centre, 261 Baring Road, Grove Park, London, SE12 0BH

Approx. distance: 5.2 miles

Moto Pass Motorcycle Training Ltd Welling

Harris Academy (Falconwood), The Green, Welling, Kent, DA16 2PE

Approx. distance: 5.2 miles

Phoenix Motorcycle Training Croydon

Wolsey Junior School, Croydon, London, CR0 0TF

Approx. distance: 6.3 miles

ACBT London Greenwich

Kidbrooke Playing Fields, Dursley Road, London, Greater London, SE3 8PB

Approx. distance: 6.7 miles

BLT Motorcycle Training Thamesmead

The Crossness Engines, Thames Water Sewage Treatment works, Thamesmead, East London, SE2 9AN

Approx. distance: 8 miles

Phoenix Motorcycle Training Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, SE19 2BB

Approx. distance: 8.2 miles

Edventure Rider West Thurrock

Edventure Rider, 560 London Road, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3BJ

Approx. distance: 9.6 miles

SL Motorcycle Training Dagenham

Barking Rugby Union Football Club, Dagenham, London, RM9 4TX

Approx. distance: 10.4 miles

CBT training and testing underway in St Mary Cray

Have you been hunting for CBT compulsory basic training in St Mary Cray, Greater London?

Have you been on the hunt for a company that can help you organise CBT compulsory basic training in St Mary Cray or nearby in Orpington, Swanley and Sidcup? 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.

How to find CBT compulsory basic training in St Mary Cray, Greater London

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 Orpington, Swanley and Sidcup.

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If I CBT compulsory basic training in St Mary Cray 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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