This is a one-hour lesson for the total beginner/novice. You will be shown the controls of the motorbike (which will be supplied by us), and you will go on to riding it and changing gears. This will normally be adequate for basic familiarisation, and has the added advantage of letting you find out if you enjoy it before paying for a full motorcycle licence training course.

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"CBT", or Compulsory Basic Training, was introduced in December 1990. Anyone with a provisional two-wheeled licence of any kind must take this course to validate their motorcycle licence. This training course will contain all the information necessary to pass the C.B.T as easily as possible, and should take around five hours to complete provided you are up to the Roadcraft standard.
Roadcraft conducts the CBT from Tuesday to Friday from 10.00am. Once achieved, the C.B.T is valid for two years and allows any motorcycle, geared or automatic, up to 125cc to be ridden provided the rider has reached the minimum age required.

Information on motorcycle C.B.T training from Roadcraft School of Motorcycling in Nottingham

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT):
Any learner riding a powered two wheeler on the road must hold a current CBT Certificate unless they are on the road-riding area of an approved CBT Course. The CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) course is a course which is run by motorcycle training bodies such as Roadcraft motorcycle training in Nottingham and approved by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Most DSA approved training bodies can hire or loan both bikes and safety equipment, e.g. helmets.

About CBT:
All learner riders must complete CBT before riding a motorbike on the roads.
CBT pass certificates issued before 1st February 2000 will be valid for three years from the date of issue. Those certificates issued from 1st February 2001 will be valid for two years.
CBT will have to be retaken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the Certificate life.

A motorcycle CBT must be completed before riding on the road by all learners who are resident on mainland Great Britain, islands that are connected to the mainland by a road, and the following islands: Wight, North Uist, Lewis, South Uist, Harris, Benbecula, mainland Orkney and mainland Shetland. Residents of all other islands will be exempt from the need to rake CBT, but only if riding on roads which are on an exempted island.
A CBT certificate issued in respect of a course completed on a motorcycle and sidecar combination or a moped with more than two wheels will restrict the provisional riding entitlement (or full moped entitlement on full car license) to such vehicles.

Once you have successfully completed CBT and have your certificate (DL 196) you can carry on to take additional motorbike training like direct access to pass your tests and qualify for a full motorcycle or moped licence.

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Our 'unlimited training guarantee' is what has earned Roadcraft Motorcycle training its excellent reputation in Nottingham. You can choose to train without financial pressure (days/weekends) and we will stay with you until you get your full licence provided you turn up for your lessons. Bike-to-Bike radio intercoms are used on the road lessons to get you used to the examiner's radio on the test.

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If you are aged 21 or over, you can skip over the 33bhp limit on 125 tests and obtain your full, unrestricted licence by passing on a 500cc motorbike. CBT will be carried out on a 125cc motorcycle, followed by initial 125 road training to allow you to gain confidence and experience.

The lessons take about one hour per lesson and are conducted during the day in the week, later on in the afternoon or on a Saturday. Once competent on the 125's (average of 6-8 lessons) you will progress onto the 500cc bikes and train until test ready.
On the day of the final tests (Module 1 and 2), Roadcraft will meet you about one hour early and take you to the Test Centre whilst giving you a "mock test" type polish up. We will wait for you whilst you take the test and follow you back to our shop afterwards. We call this a "pre-test" For details of the new test, please visit the DSA website here http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Bikes.asp

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This intensive motorcycle training course is for over 21's. Some previous experience is necessary before commencing this course. Roadcraft will arrange a small assesment with you before commencing the course to asses your abilities to ensure this course will be suited to you. If you have not passed your theory test, now is a good time to book it by calling 0300 200 1122 Due to the changes in the new test, the intensive course would have to be flexible but will usually consist of 4 days intensive training which are as follows;

Day 1 - CBT on a 125cc machine (If CBT Required).
Day 2 - 125cc road Training followed by 500cc training and Module 1 practise (Total approx 4-6 hours)
Day 3 - 500cc Direct Access Training
Day 4 - Test day - 1 hour Training Then Test.

For further details of this course, please visit www.roadcraftmidlands.co.uk or call Russ on (0115) 929 7414

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With the emphasis on safety, advanced training is carried out to a police style advanced system which is based on the advanced rider's manual "Roadcraft"

The course takes the form of a one day advanced training lesson taking in extensive countryside roads around Nottinghamshire (Russ, the owner's favourites) and will improve your cornering techniques, speed in bends, forward planning skills and will improve fuel efficiency and passenger friendliness through systematic riding and concentration. There will be a lunch stop half way through. A copy of "Roadcraft, the police rider's manual" will be included in the price (see price list) We can also use an on-bike video to see the progress you make throughout the day.

Since starting the one day advanced courses, we have had excellent reviews (see our testimonials page) or call us at our motorcycle shop on (0115) 929 7414

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