Lamb's Motorcycle Training

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

CBT is a course of compulsory basic motorcycle training which must be completed before a learner moped or motorcycle rider is allowed to ride unaccompanied on the road with L-plates. CBT was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists.

You will need to complete CBT if:

If you want to ride a moped (engine not over 50cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50km/h (approx.31mph)

If you want to ride a motorcycle

If you obtained your car license before 1 February, 2001 you do not need to complete a CBT to ride a moped.

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What does CBT involve?

There are five elements to a CBT course:

1. Introduction
2. Practical on-site training
3. Practical on-site riding
4. Practical on-road training
5. Practical on-road riding

The five elements have to be completed in sequence, although the order of the exercises within the element can be varied. You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level.

Trainees must, by law, receive a minimum two hour on-road ride in Element 5.

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Certificate of completion (DL 196)

When all five elements have been satisfactorily completed, a certificate of completion, called the DL196, is issued. This is a legal document which validates the relevant entitlements on your driving license.

It is important that the holder of a DL196 considers the following points:

A 'DL196 certificate' validating a provisional moped or provisional motorcycle entitlement lasts for two years.

CBT will have to be re-taken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the two years of the certificate life.