Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

Before you can ride a motorcycle on the road as a learner you must undertake Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) - it's the law. Maverick Motorcycle Training provides onsite training with our experiences highly qualified instructors.

Our Training is made up of 5 different elements and you must complete each one successfully before moving on to the next.

  • Step 1 - Introduction. This covers the aims of the course, an eyesight test, legal requirements, the right equipment and clothing, speeds and the Highway Code.
  • Step 2 - On Site Practice Training. Getting to know your motorcycle and its controls. Basic machine checks and manoeuvres whilst wheeling your machine. A maximum of 4 learners is permitted per instructor.
  • Step 3 - On Site Riding Practice. Controlling your bike through a number of exercises including changing gear, right and left turns, figure of eight and the emergency stop.
  • Step 4 - On Road Practical Training. This will prepare you for riding on the road. Covering defensive riding, rear observational skills, correct road positioning and different Road Surfaces.
  • Step 5 - On Road Riding. On completion, you will ride under a variety of conditions dealing with negotiating roundabouts, junctions, bends, gradients, pedestrian crossings, traffic lights and obstructions. This part of the course is for two trainees at a time per instructor.

The L plate!After successfully completing this course you will be issued with a CBT Certificate (form DL196) this allows you to ride unaccompanied on the road as a learner with "L" plates to practice for your test.

The DL196 Certificate is only valid for two years for learning motorcycle riders. This means you will need to complete your training and pass your motorcycle test within two years to avoid having to undertake your CBT training again.

Motor Cycle Options:

There are two types of Motor Cycle Licence to Aim for:

  1. A light motorcycle Licence (A1) This restricts riders to any bike up to 125c.c. and a power out put of 11kw. The practical test must be taken on a bike between 75cc and 125cc.
  2. A standard motor cycle licence (A) is obtained if the practical test is taken on a bike over 120cc but not more than 125cc and capable of at least 100Km per hour.

After passing the standard motorcycle practical test you will be restricted for 2 years to riding a bike of up to 25kw and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kw/kg. After this you may ride any size of bike. Riders over the age of 21 or those who reach 21 before their 2 year restriction ends have other options: See the DAS (Direct Access) section of the web site.