I passed my driving test on the 20th June 2008. I want to drive a 125cc Motorbike, and I have been told that you do not need to do a CBT course with a driving licence. Is it true that a CBT is not needed with a driving licence?

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school sets the course price. The price depends on where you do the training and if you bring your own moped or motorcycle.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

Your trainer can stop your compulsory basic training (CBT) course if your basic knowledge of The Highway Code and traffic signs is not good enough for you to ride safely.

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

a motorcycle helmet that meets British safety standards (unless you’re Sikh and wearing a turban) - check if the training school will provide one

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You cannot ride your own moped or motorcycle to the course unless you already have a CBT certificate - for example, if you’re taking CBT again before your current certificate expires.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

The on-road riding part must last at least 2 hours. Complain to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if the trainer cuts this short.

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

You can then ride a moped or motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW on the road with L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your theory test and full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years otherwise you’ll need to complete CBT again or stop riding.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

Contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you’re not happy with the standard of training you received, including if:

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

You do not have to take CBT if you:

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training


I have signed up for the CBT training course to drive a 50cc Moped. I have my first lesson in two weeks, and I do not know if there is anything I need to bring. What should I bring for the CBT lessons?

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school sets the course price. The price depends on where you do the training and if you bring your own moped or motorcycle.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

Your trainer can stop your compulsory basic training (CBT) course if your basic knowledge of The Highway Code and traffic signs is not good enough for you to ride safely.

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

a motorcycle helmet that meets British safety standards (unless you’re Sikh and wearing a turban) - check if the training school will provide one

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You cannot ride your own moped or motorcycle to the course unless you already have a CBT certificate - for example, if you’re taking CBT again before your current certificate expires.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

The on-road riding part must last at least 2 hours. Complain to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if the trainer cuts this short.

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

You can then ride a moped or motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW on the road with L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your theory test and full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years otherwise you’ll need to complete CBT again or stop riding.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your motorcycle training school’s service, or get a refund from them.

Standard of training

Contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you’re not happy with the standard of training you received, including if:

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

You must wear:

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training

motorcycle gloves

CBT motorcycle and moped training

Who needs to take training

Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.

CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over

motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over

You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

When you do not need to take CBT

You do not have to take CBT if you:

want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001

want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990

have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another

live and ride on some offshore islands

want to ride a trial e-scooter

Booking your CBT course

Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school.

The training school can ask you to share your driving licence information with them before the course.

Preparing for your CBT course

You need to know:

the main rules that apply to moped and motorcycle riders

what other road users are likely to do

You can be charged again to retake the course if your trainer stops your training because you are not prepared.

You can buy the guide to learning to ride to help you prepare. You can also buy it from high street and online book shops.

What to take to your course

Take your UK driving licence to your training course.

What you need to wear

You must wear:

motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that supports and protects your ankles

textile or leather motorcycle trousers or heavy denim trousers

a textile or leather motorcycle jacket or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath

motorcycle gloves

Your course can be stopped and you can be charged to take it again if you do not wear suitable clothing.

Using your own moped or motorcycle

You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.

How the training works

The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on how quickly you learn.

There are 5 parts to the course:

introduction and eyesight check

on-site training

on-site riding

on-road training

on-road riding

The CBT course syllabus tells you more about what’s involved in each part.

You move from one part to the next when your trainer is happy you’ve:

learnt the theory

shown the practical skills to a safe basic level

On-road riding

How many people you’ll train with

You might train with other learners. There’s a maximum number of:

4 learners per trainer for on-site parts

2 learners per trainer for on-road parts

Complain to DVSA if there are more learners than this.

When you complete the course

You’ll get a ‘certificate of completion’ (sometimes called a ‘DL196’) when you successfully complete the course.

If you have a car driving licence

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the moped test in some situations.

You passed your driving test on or after 1 February 2001

You’ll get a full moped licence if you either:

pass your car driving test and then complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course

complete a CBT course and then pass your car driving test within two years

You can then ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take the full moped test.

You can ride mopeds  for as long as your car driving licence lasts.

You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.

You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

If you ride on offshore islands

You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places:

the Isle of Wight

South Uist

North Uist

Benbecula

Harris

Lewis

mainland Orkney

mainland Shetland

any other island connected to mainland Great Britain by road

You do not need to take CBT to ride on other offshore islands.

Complain about a CBT course

Standard of training

the on-road riding part did not last at least 2 hours

there were too many learners per trainer

You need to give:

your trainer’s name and the training school name

the address where you took the training

the date and time you took the training

details of why you’re not happy with the training