Your C.B.T.
The compulsory basic training course combines both theory and practical riding. It aims to provide you with the understanding and awareness needed to ride a bike safely on the busy public roads and it forms the backbone of your future riding skills. The off road part of the CBT training is carried out at our approved training site in the grounds of South Devon College.
included in the courses
- the importance of wearing the correct clothes
- the importance of understanding the Highway Code
- machine control and basic maintenance
- riding according to road traffic
- basic handling, moving off, braking and stopping
- defensive riding techniques
- correct left and right turn procedures
- emergency stops and U turns
Standard Course
Category A restricted to 33bhp for 2 years
Your motorcycle training and test is taken on a 125cc machine, after completing this test succesfully you are then BY LAW restricted to a motorcycle with a maximum of 33bhp (25kw) for 2 years, at the end of which you automatically gain full un restricted access.
Direct Access (DAS)
Category A unrestricted licence
If you are over 21 you can choose to carry out your motorcycle training and take your test on one of our 500cc machines. On passing the test you will have an unrestricted cc licence and can then ride any bike.
The next step - Passing your test
All learners MUST take and PASS a motorcycle theory test prior to undertaking the full motorcycle/moped test. We will be pleased to advise you on how to book and study for this.
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