Compulsory Basic Training
The CBT is a course that is designed to introduce you to motorcycling. It is not a test. It contains 5 modules that once completed successfully, will allow you to ride on the road unsupervised as a learner. You are restricted to the following though:

You may ride up to a maximum of 125cc (depending on your age and licence categories).
You must display L-plates, front and rear.
You cannot carry pillion passengers.
You cannot ride on motorways.

Light Motorcycle Licence (A1)

What you need to get your licence:

You must first have a Provisional licence with motorcycle entitlement, or a full car or moped licence. If you do not have any of these, then you need to apply for your provisional licence.

You must now take your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), this however is not required if you have passed your moped test after the 1st of December 1990.

You can now ride on public roads with L-plates on a learner motorcycle (up to 125cc). You are not allowed to carry a pillion passenger though.

You now need to take and pass your Motorcycle Theory Test. However, if you have a moped licence, you only need to take this test if you obtained your licence before the 1st of July 1996.

You can now apply for your Motorcycle Practical Test.

You will take your test on a motorcycle between 75 and 125cc.

Pass
If you pass, you may discard your L-plates and carry a pillion passenger. You can now ride any motorcycle up to 125cc with a power output of up to 11kW (14.6Bhp).

Fail
If you fail, you will have to apply for your practical test again. You'll have to remember that your theory test pass has a life of two years, your CBT certificate three years and your provisional licence is valid for two years. However, the CBT life is expected to change to two years by the end of the year 2000. If you have not passed your test during this time you will have to take (or apply for) these again.

Standard Motorcycle Licence (A)

The following tells you exactly what you need to do to get your licence:

You must first have a Provisional licence with motorcycle entitlement, or a full car or moped licence. If you do not have any of these, then you need to apply for your provisional licence.

You must now take your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), this however is not required if you have passed your moped test after the 1st of December 1990.

You can now ride on public roads with L-plates on a learner motorcycle (up to 125cc). You are not allowed to carry a pillion passenger.

You now need to take and pass your Motorcycle Theory Test. However, if you have a moped licence, you only need to take this test if you obtained your licence before the 1st of July 1996.

You can now apply for your Motorcycle Practical Test.

You will take your test on a motorcycle that is over 120cc, but not more than 125cc and capable of at least 100Kph.

Pass
If you pass, you may discard your L-plates, and carry a pillion passenger. You will be restricted to a motorcycle with a power output of up to 25kW (333bhp) for two years. After this period, you may ride any size of bike.

Fail
If you fail, you will have to apply for your practical test again. You'll have to remember that your theory test pass has a life of two years, your CBT certificate three years and your provisional licence is valid for two years. If you have not passed your test during this time you will have to do these or apply for these again.

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Check List

You will need to bring the following items with you:

Driving licence.
Strong jacket and trousers.
Boots or shoes.
Gloves.
CBT certificate (if you have completed it).
Photo ID (Eg. passport) - if you are taking a test.
Theory test pass (if you have completed it)

We at ricky's can arrange your C.B.T for you. phone 01708 477797 or EMAIL US