Book motorcycle CBT training in Tredegar, Gwent

How to find motorcycle CBT training in Tredegar, Gwent

Are you seeking to take a CBT test in Tredegar or in the towns of Ebbw Vale, Tafarnaubach and Blaina? Would you like this to be helped by a professional company? When you come to Book CBT Now, you will be able to partake in a hassle-free experience - why not just enter your postcode at the top of the page and we will find the closest motorcycle training companies operating in your area right now.

If I motorcycle CBT training in Tredegar 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.

How to find motorcycle CBT training in Tredegar, Gwent

Easy! Just enter your postcode in the box at the top of this page. This will then 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 then 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 Ebbw Vale, Tafarnaubach and Blaina.

Finding a good motorcycle training company for your CBT in Tredegar, Gwent

Your safety is always our number one priority, that is why we can ensure that all of the companies supplied for CBT training in Tredegar are highly-skilled and qualified to deliver extensive training for clients across the area. You can be sure that you will be able to receive a reliable course that will give you the confidence to ride on the road safely. Our main aim is to reduce the risk of motorcycle/ moped accidents, improve rider training and give people of all ages the best knowledge of controls, steering and more. To find out more about CBT training in Tredegar, simply visit our help page and we can give detailed information to assist you and your needs.

Will there by other learners with me?

On the day of your CBT test in Tredegar there may be others training with you, with a maximum of four per classroom, instructor aside. When you subsequently take to the road, there are permitted to be two learners per instructor. This is in order to give a slightly more realistic scenario, as well as giving you someone to talk to, which can help with nerves.