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I passed my CBT 2 days ago and loved every minute of it. Staff and tutors were super friendly and helpful, i told them i have never been on the road before and they guided me and reassured me. And at the end they seemed very impressed and confident enough to give me the certificate.

I Have my CBT tomorrow morning!!! I'm 57 , it's never to late, I'm told and cant wait !!!!

Well done. It’s so important to receive a good CBT as it’s generally your first experience of life on 2 wheels. Nice to hear you had 2 1/2 hours on the road too 😀

Don't worry, your CBT is un-failable. The only thing that may prevent you from coming away with your certificate is your attitude. If you piss them off so bad they send you home. I did a CBT when it was first introduced and I'm looking to do it again. I'm not in the least bit worried. The hardest part of the CBT is the £130 you have to pay.

My first CBT was a real downer if I'm honest. It put me off trying to get my license for a few years. My background is off-road, I was eager to get my CBT and get on the road. I attended the course in a small town in Scotland on a recommendation, this worked out fine as I lived 10 -15 minutes away in Dingwall. Buzzing with excitement, I attended the course with two other men who said they were going for their full license. We all walked into this shipping container/office to have a brief with the instructor. He sat legs up on chair, leaning back with his hands clasped behind his head in full leathers as we walked in. He said in full David Brent fashion "So guys ..what kind of motorcycle clothing would you wear in hot weather?" I answered textile as they breathe better. He shook his head, smiling like I didn't know his answer "Leathers, because when you sweat inside...it cools you down." Each to their own I thought to myself. But I feel as if we got off on the wrong foot from then on. As we began the drills, I noticed he was more focused on the guys going for the full license. At one point I asked him a question, he half looked at me and pointed "Just do circles" Ok, so I just drove round in circles. Then figure eights. Watching the instructor give 1 to 1's with the other lads. Eventually he said he's going to take them around town on the road. He pointed in a circular motion. "Just keep doing circles" This was not how I imagined my CBT going. I felt let down, angry and started doubting myself, which is totally out of character. I was thinking of just sticking to the Motocross bikes which I enjoyed. Maybe road riding wasn't for me. Looking back I should have said something, and should not have payed him. Unsurprisingly this was the only point he gave me any positive interaction. This was my mistake. I learned the hard way, it is what it is. I eventually got my license in Inverness. Cannot recommend the instructors enough, very professional. I guess I'm sharing this experience as I don't want young riders to be put off by a bad experience. Go find a professional instructor, there are good capable people out there. Good luck!

Best vid I’ve seen, peace of mind!!

Thanks. Exactly what I need to hear before I go for mine! 😬😄

Nice video. Plain n simple, thanks

good work and informative to those looking to complete their cbt's

Excellent video, thanks.

Well done and welcome to the fold. Don't forget to practice the nodding!

Absolutely fantastic performance for a person who never ride the motorbike before. Brilliant Absolutely 💯 hard work made looks very easy 👌 👍 😀

Good to watch, I rode a motorcycle as a student, before helmets were compulsory, date that! In 1989 I fancied a bike again, although I had a full licence I hadn't ridden for 15 years, to regain confidence i did the CBT course at the Old Bristol Rovers ground at Eastville pre IKEA, the instructor added some extra bits and we did a good few road miles on a bike they provided , really good experience and glad I did, the CBT saves a lot of motorcyclist lives I'm sure from silly mistakes in their early riding careers, Ride Safe! Cheers John. 🌞🏍

gsx s125 was my first bike few years ago its perfect for learning, now having a r6 and full license

Very good..thank you.

I'd be happy with that as a first bike👍

Passed my motorcycle test 2 years ago. My Mod 1 test was easy. 125's are so light. Hated doing a u turn on a 125. Did my mod1 test on a 650 gladius, was nice and full of torque. A bigger bike is more planted and easier to maneuver i. M. O

Thank you for the video doing my cbt tomorrow

Always surprised me that none of the manufacturers have built a bike set up like on a rolling road for schools to buy so that people can just sit there going up and down the gearbox, with an instructor stood right there, to help the rider build up the muscle memory so changes become second nature.

Informative

I’m happy I passed my CBT same day I was Surprised because I never drove motorcycle before

Good stuff.

dude i love cbt

My favourite & My Dream bike Suzuki GSXR 150RR

thannk you thank you thank you

How to complete your CBT: Show up

I’m just starting my self

Back when I did my CBT in 2006 the bikes looked like crap (except the Honda NSR) and the riding standards may have improved.

Yep! This is exactly the video I was looking for to get into riding motorbikes! Informative!

nice!

Not the CBT I was looking for but thanks

Chasing 44T now are we?

a mototrcyle numberplate you have to read or a car number plate?

Before doing my cbt, having never ridden a bike or driven at car. Is there any things I should know first or look into?

Passed my CBT and I was doing great with geared bike, but kept cutting off with the clutch, shifting gears felt fine. I decided to opt for a Scooter out on the road because I wasn't fully comfortable with geared. Instructor was fantastic on that, loved every minute. I'm getting scooter for my first bike learn the roads and get confidence, but still interested in geared, how would I practise on one? I know I can still buy geared, but feel lil irresponsible knowing I've not fully trained & don't want to cause potential accident.

That "L" on the front is the worst placed "accessory" i've ever seen. That's going to ruin the front suspension the first time you hit a bump or break hard...

i want to take my cbt this year as i want to get a 50cc moped to travel to school. I was wondering if there is the option of a moped for the cbt or if it has to be on a motorbike

Well nice Bike

This might be a stupid question but how do you get the bike to the cut area if you aren’t allowed to ride it. In a car obviously you can drive with a provisional licence.

I'm 16 and getting my cbt done soon to ride my Vespa however does anyone know if I can do a full AM license so I can carry a passenger/ pillion and no L plates?

I've done it before and passed but my cbt has now ran out. I have to do it again. Good fun though.

Was looking at taking the a1 test on an automatic scooter because i only wanted the license for driving around in asia but can't seem to find any reasonable places that do bike rentals for a day in Edinburgh

After the meme involving the Wikipedia reading I cannot understand the acronym CBT as anything normal again

i’ve got my cbt in a few days

A bit off topic, but does anyone know what motorcycle jeans he was wearing at the end?

Was wondering do we need to wear full helmet all the time or half helmet is fine too ?

Hardest part is the slow turn figure of 8

I love the black helmet. Does anyone know what make it is and what it's called?

Am I able to go without much information on how to ride will they teach me before hand, ( I know how to drive on the road with cars but never drove with a bike

Why am I not surprised to find MCN would appoint an editor who can't ride.

What cc was your bike and how much mate?

Yes, you’re right, you’re a target for car/van drivers until you remove your L-plates. Once you remove them, you can drive at a sensible speed, especially around corners, and suddenly you’re no longer holding up traffic.

Is there a seperate theory test to pass (away from the day of the practical, on a computer in a centre somewhere) and does this need to be redone every two years if staying on cbt? Ps I passed my driving test in 2009.

Do you need to pass a theory test to ride a 50cc geared bike at 16

What kind of question they ask about highway codes

I got my cat in like 3 weeks and icl I'm hella nervous for it

I just failed my cbt but they said with a bit more training I can try again which I am going to do

Did my cbt got shouted at multiple times couldn’t hear a word he was saying on the radio which I couldn’t talk back to him on and there was about loads of busy round abouts

Is it the same thing with a moped?

I've got a car license and want a bike really bad but never rode on one , I'm nervous AF ... this 1 down 5 up, slowing down without locking up the wheels ...... help me !!

For anyone who has taken a cbt knows this is not right it is impossible to fail your cbt a man crashed on mine and still passed

Did my cbt on a 50cc moped to guarantee a pass, passed and walked out straight onto a yamaha yzf-r125

ive heard from my friends who ride a 125cc and a 50cc that all you have to do to complete it is show up, listen to what they say, do it and thats that. that its so damn easy to pass. im about to be doing a cbt myself so anything else that i should know before doing it?

Am nervous I am gonna do my cbt

I'm a 16 year old that has a had a few years experience on a quadbike so I reckon CBT when I take it will be like second nature to me, I hope.

Can you ride 250cc restricted after CBT ??

Hello everyone I'm about to apply so how much this test and if i pass I need to do the theory test aftr ? Send me information please

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Hi,I’ve got my car license but I’m board and want a bike,,what do I need to do so I can do a test so I can buy a bike up to a 1000cc bike and how long does it normally take to do the full test,,I’ve done a lot of motorcross a bit back so I’m familiar with some bikes 👍👍👍

I really want to do it but never but so nervous

0:58. An L Plate won’t make you a target on the road. If anything it’ll give most other road users an indication to give you more “leeway” when sharing the road with you. (Note word “most”…)

This is Peterborough?

The learner plate I'd attached to the fork stanchion 🤦🤦

Left hand not as strong as the right? Lol. We know where this is going, don't we boys?

to get a bike license 1). CBT pass 2)theory tested 3)practical is that right or is CBT and theory switched?

Compulsory basic training is not a test you literally can not fail on mine years back a lady pulled out on a bus dropped the bike and they still passed her at the end of the day.

Orange jacket would be better for visibility against green trees.

The figure of 8 is a bit of an overexageration of turning your not going to find a situation where your gonna have to use those turns on the road. I like the maxi scooters

Someones mom passed the cbt today.. and I ain't talking about riding a bike

No no no no no. The instructor missed the first part where you have to walk your bike around in a circle and a figure of 8 😂 seriously we had to do that too

What annoyed me was I had the do Theory Cbt mod 1 and mod 2 at 23 Then 24 had to do same mod 1 and 2 on the same bike at the same test centres doubling the cost! There isn’t 2 car tests? 1.0l test and a 2l+ test is there at different ages ? the bike at 24 was unrestricted (only 70bhp anyway) but there’s the same speed limits so the exact same speed so no different to when restricted? It Really is a money grab and to deter bikers on the road... I always find myself at 28 being one of the younger bikers when out

I'm booking one soon because I'm not a fan of cars

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What do I need to pass to drive a 125cc?

I’m thinking about going for my CBT. What exactly are you allowed to ride with it?

As a full licence holder. I can tell you once you pass your cat A test it will become easier because the bikes are heavier, feel more planted and more stable. Also you'll become a real Biker /s 😉

I have never driven a motorbike before. How will it be for me guys.

Can you legally ride a bike on the road after passing this cbt

Do they provide you with the gear and bike or do you have to provide it

i wonder if i need to get a bike before the test or if ill be able to get one supplied?

Hi

Can a CBT be completed with just you and the teacher?

Did you take ur own bike or did you use one there

Good CBT place in London?

2:15 So you have to know the Highway Code?

Hello dear good people. I want to make A category course. Please help

Is age and language a problem? For example, I can understand most things, but I speak little. and age 16. Is it a problem or how do they act?

How do you get the bike to the training centre?

Not the CBT I was looking for...

can i drive a 125 without cbt?