Book motorcycle CBT training in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire

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Cameron Bike Training Stirling

Unit 2B, Old Campbell house, Alva, Clackmannanshire, FK12 5DQ

Approx. distance: 2.7 miles

Jim Allan Motorcycle Training Falkirk

208 Grahams Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7BX

Approx. distance: 10.3 miles

Saferider Bathgate

Whitburn Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2HR

Approx. distance: 19.9 miles

Lothian Motorcycle Training Bathgate

14e Blackburn Road, Bathgate, Lothian, EH48 2EY

Approx. distance: 20.6 miles

A2B Motorcycle Training WL Livingston

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

Approx. distance: 22 miles

Pro Scot Ltd Kirkcaldy

Mitchelson Industrial Estate, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3WE

Approx. distance: 27.3 miles

Saltire Motorcycles Rider Training Edinburgh

553 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH11 3XX

Approx. distance: 27.9 miles

Harleys Rider Training Edinburgh

357 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RP

Approx. distance: 28.1 miles

Harleys Rider Training Glasgow

2 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride, Strathclyde, G74 5BA

Approx. distance: 29.9 miles

Bike It Motorcycle Training Paisley

53 Clark Street, Paisley, Strathclyde, PA3 1RB

Approx. distance: 30.7 miles

CBT training and testing underway in Menstrie

Have you been hunting for motorcycle CBT training in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire?

Have you been on the hunt for a company that can help you organise motorcycle CBT training in Menstrie or nearby in Tullibody, Alva and Bridge of Allan? 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.

Can a CBT test take more than one day?

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. If you have done a CBT already and this is your second or third time then you should have no problem completing it in a day.

If you do not complete your CBT to the instructors satisfaction then you will be asked to come back on another day for additional training. If this happens do not be alarmed or upset, some people take longer to master control of a two wheeled vehicle than others, but we all get there in the end. The most important thing to remember is its for your safety. Your instructor will be thinking of your safety if they ask you to come back for additional training.

You can book your CBT test in Menstrie here

If I motorcycle CBT training in Menstrie 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.


Locating motorcycle CBT training in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire

You can find your nearest CBT test training centre by entering your postcode in the box at the top of this page. This will then show you which CBT test training centres that are closest to you. If you have a specific date or dates in mind then you can also enter the date. This will then show you only those CBT test training centres that have availability on that date. You can also filter by a variety of other filters shown to the right of the date.