Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

CBT is a course which all learner motorcycle and moped riders must complete before riding on the road. CBT can only be given by Approved Training Bodies who have:Instructors that have been assessed by the DSA and sites approved by DSA for off-road training. CBT allows you to safely learn motorcycle theory, skills which make you safe on the roads and the correct attitude towards motorcycling.

You don't have to take CBT if you:
Passed a full moped test after December 1990. Live and ride on specified offshore Islands. Already hold a valid certificate of completion (DL196) obtained during a previous motorcycle entitlement or when riding a moped. Already hold a full licence for another Category A.

On completion of CBT you will be given a DL196 keep this safe. You must have this before taking a practical motorcycle test. CBT may be take on a Direct Access Motorcycle although some initial parts may be covered on a standard machine.

Moped Riders
To ride a moped on the rode you must be at least 16 years old and have a driving licence that entitles you to ride mopeds (Category P). At 16 but under 17 this can be a full moped licence or a provisional moped licence.
At 17 and over this can also be a full car licence, full motorcycle licence or a provisional driving licence. This provides provisional moped entitlement.

Provisional Moped Entitlement
After completing CBT this allows you to ride a moped. You must not carry a pillion passenger, ride without L-plates fitted to both the front and the rear of the moped or ride on motorways.

Full Moped Licence
Full Moped entitlement allows you to ride Mopeds without L-plates and carry a pillion passenger. Ths does not allow the use of Mopeds on a motorway even with a full licence. See below for definition of a moped.

Mopeds
Have an engine under 50cc Have a maximum design speed of 50kph (31 mph) Don't weigh more than 250kg Can be moved by pedals if the moped was registered before 1 August 1977

Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement
After completing Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) learners may also ride a solo motorcycle up to 125cc or with a power output of no more than 11kW.
Learners who wish to ride a sidecar outfit can do so as long as it has a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg.
With a provisional motorcycle entitlement you must not ride on motorways, carry a pillion passenger or ride without L-plates fitted to both the front and rear of the motorcycle. In Wales you may display D-plates (dysgwr - Welsh for learner). If you cross from Wales into another part of th U.K. you must display L-plates.

Full Motorcyle Licence
There are two types of full motorcycle licence.
Sub category A1-light motorcycle licence.
Category A-standard motorcycle licence.

Sub-Category A1
A full A1 licence allows you to ride machines up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW (14.6 bhp). You can obtain a full sub-category A1 licence by passing the practical test on a bike of between 75cc and 125cc.

Category A
A full category A licence gives you full entitlement to all machines. You can obtain a full category A licence with a two year qualifying period or without a two year qualifying period via Direct Access.

Category A with 2 year qualifying period.
This will be obtained by passing the motorcycle test on a motorcycle of between 121cc and 125cc and capable of at least 100kph (62.5 mph). Riders who are subject to the two year qualifying period will be restricted to machines of 25kw (33 bhp) maximum or power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg for two years from the date of passing their test. At the end of this time any size of motorcycle may be ridden without taking another test.

Category A via Direct Access
Direct Access is for riders of 21 years and over. Passing the motorcycle test on a machine of at least 35kW(46.6 bhp) gives immediate access to all sizes of motorcycle. You can practice on any size of motorcycle which exceeds the UK learner specification provided that you are accompanied at all times by a qualified approved instructor, on another motorcycle and in radio contact. Flourescent or reflective safety clothing is worn during supervision and L-plates are fitted and provisional licence restrictions are followed.

Accelerated Access
This is for riders over 21 or who reach the age of 21 before their two year qualifying period is complete, You can take a further test to give you immediate acces to all motorcycles. The test specification as above. You can practice for this test on motorcycles above 25kW (33 bhp) provided you follow the above specifications.

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