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Our
on-road motorcycle training courses take us across the beautiful Kent and East
Sussex countryside.
Towns and
villages in the South East that we ride in include...
Ashford
Maidstone
Kennington
Aylesford
Chatham
Faversham
Folkestone
Hythe
Canterbury
Herne Bay
Whitstable
Sellindge
Tenterden
Rye
Hastings
Battle
Bexhill
Eastbourne
Hawkhurst
New Romney
Lydd
Hamstreet
Cranbrook
Staplehurst
Tunbridge Wells
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Compulsory Basic Training
CBT
We run our CBT courses from Ashford
in Kent.
£120
(includes all instruction,
bike and clothing hire, bike insurance, fuel etc) (We even provide tea and
coffee)
(Remember, if you book a
DAS or
A2 course
the CBT fee is already included in the course price!)
Location: We run our CBT courses in Ashford
in Kent.
Our Ashford
offices are just a few minutes from junctions 9 or 10 of the M20 and just off the main
A28 Canterbury, Ashford, Tenterden to Hastings road.
We are around half an hour
from Rye, Canterbury, Faversham or Folkestone.
Duration: The CBT course normally
takes 1 day (there is NO further charge if it takes longer).
Availability:
We run CBTs most days a week throughout the year - give
us a call for the latest availability.
Instructor to Student ratios:
CBT
course maximum 1:4 (we often run 1:3) for the first 4
elements of the day, maximum 1:2 on the road.
See our list of
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about doing your
CBT Course with us.
The CBT Course
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This is the starting point for everyone. Successful completion gains you a
CBT certificate (also known as a DL196) which entitles you to ride low
powered machines (50cc for 16 year olds, 125cc for 17 years and over) with L
plates for 2 years.
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There are
5 Elements to the CBT course which is structured by the DSA, these include
classroom theory (but no written work!) as well as practical riding in our
safe off-road area.
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This is a course of continuous training and assessment with students only moving on to
the next stage when they have satisfactorily completed the previous one.
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So there is no test as such, but the course does conclude with a
road-ride with an instructor in radio contact to ensure the lessons of the
day are put into practice on the road.
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When the
course is successfully completed a CBT certificate is issued.
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If you are under 17 years old, or if you only want to ride a 125cc bike and aren't
planning on using motorways or carrying passengers then a CBT is all you
need, and you don't even need to take a separate Theory Test!
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For those
going on to do a full course the CBT fee is included in the full course
price.
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If you've never ridden at all before and want to do a CBT on
a geared bike we recommend our £20 Taster
Session as a gentle one-to-one introduction to biking before taking your
CBT.
Call us on
(01233) 621 536 (Ashford)
to book.
Checklist:
Once you have booked onto this course remember to check the
following before coming along...
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Bring your driving licence (both the paper counterpart
and the photocard), we cannot run the course for you without both of them.
If you have an old-style paper-only licence please bring a current, valid
passport as photo-ID.
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Wear jeans (or motorcycle trousers if you have
them)
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Wear boots (ideally motorcycle boots, if not
then a pair of stout lace-up walking boots, but try and avoid steel
toe-capped ones, please do not turn up in trainers or high heels!)
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Read
The Highway Code, (it's only £2.50!), it
not only tells you what you should be doing but helps you anticipate the
actions of other road-users too.
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A packed lunch may not be a bad idea as
it is an all-day course.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- about your CBT with us.
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How will I know where to
go and what to bring? - We will confirm your booking by email (or post
if you don't have an email address), with a reminder of the date and start
time of your course and a link to the directions/map page of our website as
well as a helpful checklist of what to do and bring.
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What time does the CBT
day start and finish? - It starts at 8.30am (so please try to arrive
10 minutes before this so we can start promptly). The finish time will
depend on how those on it get on as it involves
continuous training and assessment. Typically though it finishes mid to late
afternoon.
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What clothing do I need
to wear? - We supply CE armoured jacket, safety helmet and gloves as
part of the course, (although you can bring your own if you have them). If
you do not have motorcycle trousers and boots then
Wear jeans and a pair of stout lace-up
walking boots.
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Do I need a licence? -
Yes, either a provisional or full UK Licence (both the paper counterpart
and the photocard), we cannot run the course for you without both of them.
If you have an old-style paper-only licence please bring a current, valid
passport as photo-ID.
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I've had a full car
licence for years, do I still need to do a CBT? - Yes, if you want to
ride a 125cc bike or scooter. (If you only want to ride a 49cc moped with a
maximum design speed of no more than 50 km/h (31 mph), and you passed your
car test before 01/02/2001 then you do not have to complete a CBT - but it
is highly recommended).
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I have a driving licence
from another EU country, can I still do my CBT? - Yes, but you may have
to apply to the DVLA for a Community Licence Holder (CLH) paper counterpart
if you are not surrendering your EU licence for a UK one. As we are so close
to The Port of Dover and The Channel Tunnel we are experts at dealing with
these types of enquiries, so please call us for advice!
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I'm not 16 yet, can I
book my CBT for my 16th birthday? - Yes, provided you have received your
provisional licence already.
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Can I pay on the day? -
Sorry, no. We have limited spaces on each CBT day, so we have to take
payment in advance. We do accept most major debit and credit cards, or you
can call in to pay by cash (it's best to phone in advance if you are
planning to do this).
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If I do a CBT on a
scooter am I allowed to ride a geared bike? - In a word, yes. We would
recommend some training on gears though after your CBT for safety.
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I did a CBT before, do I
have to do it all again? - Yes. Despite what some training
schools may tell you, the DSA do require you to complete the CBT in full
again if you want to 'renew' it at the end of it's 2 year life. This is not
a bad idea, as you may well have picked up some bad habits after 2 years of
riding on L-Plates.
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Can I use my own bike? -
Yes. Please tell us in advance if you wish to do this. We will need to
see proof of insurance (and you should check with your insurers that you are
covered when on a CBT), MOT certificate (if applicable), tax disc displayed
correctly, full sized L-Plates displayed front and rear, a full tank of fuel
and of course be roadworthy. (And remember - you cannot ride it to us unless
you have a current CBT, so you will need to make arrangements to get your
bike to our training centre on the CBT day, and to collect it in case your
CBT is not completed successfully on the day). We do not charge extra to use
one of our bikes, so most students choose to do this.
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Will I definitely get my
CBT Certificate on the day? - Not necessarily. Although a CBT is
normally completed successfully in one day, occasionally students have to
return to complete it. This can happen where they need more work on their
control skills, or simply because their Highway Code knowledge is too poor.
We do not charge you any extra if this happens.
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When will my CBT
Certificate be valid from and when does it run out? - The CBT
Certificate (DL196) has a date and time of completion on it. It is valid
from this time and runs out almost 2 years later at midnight the previous
day, (i.e. a CBT certificate issued on 31st March 2010 runs out at midnight
30th March 2012).
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Will I have to send my
licence off after my CBT? - No. The CBT certificate validates the
provisional entitlement on your licence, but you do not have to send it off
anywhere, even if you move home, or change your name. Just keep it somewhere safe.
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What if I lose my CBT
Certificate? - If you need a replacement certificate we can issue one,
we usually need some advance notice to do this - the cost is £20.
Still
have questions? - Give us a call on 01233 621536
All courses are
subject to our standard Terms & Conditions.
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