Book a motorcycle CBT test in Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

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

Coldstream Bike Training

67 Lennel Mount, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, TD12 4NS

Approx. distance: 16.1 miles

Adventures on Wheels Ltd Melrose

Whinfield Road, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5DT

Approx. distance: 36.8 miles

City School of Motorcycling Edinburgh

40/2 Seafield Road East, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH15 1ED

Approx. distance: 40.8 miles

Craigs Bike Training Hawick

Former bus station, Dovecote Street, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 9QP

Approx. distance: 41 miles

Two Wheels Motorcycle Training School Edinburgh

36 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL

Approx. distance: 41.6 miles

Pro Scot Ltd Kirkcaldy

Mitchelson Industrial Estate, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3WE

Approx. distance: 45 miles

Harleys Rider Training Edinburgh

357 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RP

Approx. distance: 45 miles

Saltire Motorcycles Rider Training Edinburgh

553 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH11 3XX

Approx. distance: 45.5 miles

Premier Bike Bedlington

Meadowdale Middle School, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA

Approx. distance: 54.3 miles

A2B Motorcycle Training WL Livingston

Unit 9, Centrex House, Simpson Place, Kirkton Campus, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7FN

Approx. distance: 56.8 miles

CBT training and testing underway in Eyemouth

Looking for a motorcycle CBT test in Eyemouth, Scottish Borders?

Have you been looking to book a CBT test in Eyemouth? Then Book CBT Now is the place you need to be. We are a highly-experienced team who have sourced some of the best companies for CBT tests for over 19 years and can ensure that you are always working with qualified professionals who can help with all of your training and tests. We are happy to suggest various other companies across Scottish Borders for your test or in the surrounding areas of Berwick upon Tweed, Duns and Coldstream. 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 long will my CBT certificate be valid?

You should be aware that, once you have completed your CBT Test in Eyemouth, it shall remain valid for two years. If, after two years have expired and you have not gone on to complete your training and take your full motorcycle certification, then your DL196 will no longer be valid. However, you will be able to book another test through Book CBT Now.

You can book your CBT test in Eyemouth here

Is Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) really a test?

Here at Book CBT Now we want you to fully understand what is required before you go on to undertake your CBT test in Eyemouth. Although the word 'test' is used, this is misleading; in actual fact, you will not be examined, but rather your ability evaluated by the instructor throughout the day.

Subsequently, if you are deemed to have the required competency level, you will be awarded with a pass certification, known as a DL196 certificate. However, this certification does not last indefinitely - its validity will expire after two years, after which you will be required to renew your CBT, unless you have taken and passed a full motorcycle A1, A2 or DAS  test. For anyone that would like to read further regarding the specific details relating to CBT tests, we encourage you to take a look at our dedicated informative page.

If I a motorcycle CBT test in Eyemouth 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.