Book a motorcycle CBT test in Stafford, Staffordshire

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

Bike Wise Motorcycle Training Stafford

Unit A & B Tollgate Business Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3HS

Approx. distance: 1.6 miles

Coggers Motorcycle Training Cannock

Unit 17 Jubilee Park Area 7, Martindale Ind. Est., Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7XN

Approx. distance: 9.1 miles

Bryans Motorcycle Training Centre Stoke On Trent

Bet 365 Stadium, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4EG

Approx. distance: 12.8 miles

Street Riders Ltd Brownhills

Brownhills Activity Centre, Brownhills, West Midlands, WS8 7JE

Approx. distance: 13.4 miles

Shire Oak Motorcycle Training Brownhills

Unit 1 Gatehouse Trading Estate, Brownhills, West Midlands, WS8 6JZ

Approx. distance: 13.6 miles

Black Country Motorcycle Training Wolverhampton

Dunstall Race Course, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0PE

Approx. distance: 14.2 miles

Stoke Motorcycle Training Centre Stoke On Trent

Dewsbury Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2TE

Approx. distance: 14.3 miles

LDC School of Motoring Stoke on Trent

FC Hanley Car Park, Abbey Lane, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AJ

Approx. distance: 15.4 miles

One 2 One Newcastle

Liverpool Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9ED

Approx. distance: 15.5 miles

Riders Motorcycle Training Wolverhampton

Monmore Green Greyhound Track, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 2JJ

Approx. distance: 15.8 miles

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Find a motorcycle CBT test in Stafford, Staffordshire

Are you trying to book your CBT training in Stafford or close by in Penkridge, Eccleshall and Stone? Here at BookCBTNow we are one of the most trusted sources of online booking for motorcycle training companies. We can help you find your local training company and help you get your compulsory basic training started. 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 a motorcycle CBT test in Stafford 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 Stafford here

What length of time is a CBT test?

A CBT test can normally be completed in a day, but may take longer if you need more time to master the control of the motorcycle or moped. Knowing how to ride a bicycle will really help, so if you have not ridden one for a while it's a good thing to do before you take your CBT.

Read up on your Highway Code! Make sure you have read the Highway Code thoroughly. You can buy a copy of the Highway code at most bookshops or browse it online using this online link.

What does CBT stand for?

CBT stands for Compulsory Basic Training, this is something that was introduced in 1990 and it aims to reduce motorcycle accidents. Your CBT training in Haringey will improve rider training and give people of all ages a basic understanding of the controls of a two-wheeled machine and the confidence to use it on the road. Your CBT can normally be completed in a day but may take longer if your instructor feels that you need more training.