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CBT
(Compulsory Basic Training) - Riding a scooter
If
you want to learn to ride a scooter, and you are a complete beginner,
you need to take your (CBT). This is a course run by training bodies
approved by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). If you pass, this entitles
you to ride on the roads on your scooter with L plates. If you have
a full drivers licence, you can ride a scooter up to 50cc without taking
a CBT or having to display L plates. However, if you want to ride anything
over 50cc, you have to have the CBT, so taking the test is recommended. mm
- Remember,
by law, all scooter learners, (ie those who do not hold a full car
licence) and all motorcycle learners must complete CBT before riding
on the roads. Once you have successfully completed CBT, and have your
Certificate, you can carry on to take additional training to pass
your tests and qualify for a full motorcycle or scooter licence.
- Just
like with car driving licences, you will have to pass a theory test
before you take you practical test for scooters, however, you do not
need to take a Theory Test if you already hold a full car licence
or have passed a moped test since 1 July 1996.
- The
Test Pass Certificate is valid for 2 years. The practical test must
be passed within this period otherwise the Theory Test will have to
be taken again.
The
government definition of a scooter is a moped or a motorcycle which
has the following features:
- Maximum
Design speed not exceeding 50 kmh (approx 31 mph).
- Does
not have an engine over 50cc.
- Can
be moved by pedals, if the moped was first used before 1 August 1977.
- A
learner motorcycle has the following features:-
- Engine
up to 125cc.
- Power
output not exceeding 11kW.
The CBT:
The
CBT really does teach you everything you need to know about riding a
scooter safely. You will learn the basics:
- What
to wear,
- Legal
requirements,
- Safety
issues,
- The
Highway Code,
- Theory,
- Introduction
to your bike,
- Safety
checks,
- Motor
cycle controls,
- Basic
maintenance,
- Practising
manoeuvre like walking with the bike,
- Getting
it on and off the stand,
- Road
practice like approaching junctions and the correct procedure for
turning left and
right road hazards,
- Awareness
of other road users,
- On-road
training,
- And
finally, certification.
| Motorcycle
and Scooter: Up to 50cc |
| License: |
Provisional
Licence + CBT |
| L
plates: |
Yes
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| Passenger: |
No
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| Age: |
16
yrs + |
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| License: |
Full
Car Licence |
| L
plates: |
No
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| Passenger: |
Yes |
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| Motorcycle
and Scooter: |
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| Up
to 125cc |
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| License: |
Provisional
Licence + CBT |
| L
plates: |
Yes
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| Passenger:
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No
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| Age: |
17
yrs + |
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| License: |
A1
Light |
| L
plates: |
No
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| Passenger: |
Yes
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When
doing your CBT, you are taught to be aware of the following areas:
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