book CBT training with Take Charge Training in Aberdeen

Woodhill House, Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB16 5GB
07788 521732
https://tctbiketraining.com
https://www.facebook.com/TCTmotorcycletraining
Male and female instructors
1 to 1 training available
Parking
Bike hire included
Helmet hire included
Gloves and jacket hire included

About Take Charge Training

Take Charge Training is a family run husband and wife business, committed to providing the highest quality motorcycle training and the best possible customer experience during your training with us, between Sonia and myself we have many decades of motorcycling experience with much more to pass on than just the knowledge you will need for your CBT or to get through your motorcycle test, knowledge that will not just keep you safe on the road but also help you get the most out of your riding experience for now and in the future. 

Sonia was brought up in a biking family learning to ride at the very young age of just six years old, with her father and older brother mentoring those early years on motorcycles.

I was also brought up with family members closely involved in the local biking culture, gaining my full motorcycle licence in 1989 some thirty odd years ago, not just holding the licence but riding and involved with large motorcycles almost every day of those years, including in the early years of my biking life working as a motorcycle courier riding all day every day come rain or shine.

Although we are Aberdeen's newest Approved Training Body (ATB), I have worked for a number of years instructing at other ATBs firstly with and being trained by Phil at 2112, becoming fully accredited with the DVSAs driving academy at Cardington in 2017. Then working with Calum at CMS and most recently with Duncan at Scotrain. 

* Helmets are included, as our Bluetooth communication is built into our school helmets, our helmets are cleaned after every
  time they are used with an anti microbial solution, you will be provided with a disposable helmet liner and you will be required
  to use the helmet liner if you wish to participate in the training session.

* 1 to 1 Training available by special request, (Additional Fee's May Apply)

* Jacket and Gloves available by special request, Due to Covid restrictions,
   (Additional Fee's Will Apply For Post Training Cleaning of Garments Used)

If I book CBT training in Aberdeen 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
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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
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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 long does a CBT Test Take?

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.

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.

Is CBT a test or an evaluation?

Contrary to popular belief, a CBT is more of an evaluation than a test; your instructor will, throughout the day, observe your abilities and, if you complete the day to the required competency, you shall be awarded a pass certificate (professionally known as a DL196). A CBT certificate is valid for two years and once you have completed your full motorcycle examination, you will no longer have to renew your CBT. However, if you do not carry on your training in Aberdeen, you will be required to re-sit your CBT test after two years.