Here's Where Your Journey Begins
For new instructors who are just starting out, the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course can be demanding.
We’re here to help ensure you have all the resources you need to get you to your destination.
Choosing the right route
You must choose the right path to start your motorcycle instructor training. Intensive courses or ad hoc training must be accompanied with professional training material.
CBT Instructors
As a New CBT instructor who is just starting out, you must be fully prepared and ready to train before being allowed to teach learner riders.
It is vital to have the best foundations.
Types of Training Delivery
There are three different training phases when delivering CBT Courses.
Delivering instruction in each of these categories takes time to develop and master.
If you are just starting out, make sure you learn the best techniques.
Classroom
In a classroom environment during off-site training
Training
Teaching practical skills and developing knowledge during on-site training
Instruction
Giving instruction and guidance via radio link during practical on-road training
Note:
In-depth subject knowledge is imperative when presenting lessons, whether you are a long term trainer or just starting out.
It is important to have your own portfolio of training material. You will not remember it all and will need something to refer back to, until you are proficient at delivering lessons.
Practice Makes Perfect
Understanding Methods of Instruction and practicing lesson delivery is vital to becoming a professional trainer.
You must be confident in your manner and delivery to instil trust and confidence in your students.
Explanation phase
It is important to know the lesson plan format during the explanation phase and practical delivery. You must also be able to give accurate and precise demonstrations to students.
Presentation
A well presented lesson will reduce questions if all the relevant information has been given. This will lead to fewer mistakes and less stressed trainees.
Fault Analysis
You must understanding fault analysis and how to give the necessary remedial advice. This is the key to successful for both you and your student.
Compulsory Basic Training Certificate (DL196)
a DL196 (CBT Certificate) can be issued to the trainee.
Safe & Satisfactory
If a student who is just starting out does not meet the necessary standard, they must return to complete further training.
They must be able to demonstrate a safe and satisfactory riding standard to be able to ride unaccompanied on the road.
L Plates Must Be Displayed
When a DL196 is issued, a learner rider can ride a moped (16 years or older) or a motorcycle up to 125cc (17 years or older).
They must display L-Plates to the front and rear of their motorcycle, cannot carry pillion passengers and are not permitted to ride on the motorway.
Full List of CBT Lessons
– The aims, objectives and content of the Compulsory Basic Training course
– The importance of having the right equipment and clothing
– Be familiar with the motorcycle, its controls and how it works
– Carry out basic machine checks to a satisfactory standard and be able to take the bike on and off the stand satisfactorily
– Wheel the machine around to the left and right showing proper balance and bring the motorcycle to a controlled halt by braking
– Be able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily
– Ride the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine to a controlled halt
– Figure of 8 exercise
– Slow control riding
– Carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily
– Bring the machine to stop under full control as in an emergency
– Controlled braking using both brakes
– Change gear satisfactorily
– Rear observation correctly
– Carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position-Speed-Look (PSL) routines
– The need to be clearly visible to other road users (the use of conspicuity aids)
– Legal requirements for riding on the road
– Why motorcyclists are more vulnerable than other road users
– The need to ride at the correct speed according to road and traffic conditions
– The importance of knowing the Highway Code
– Ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users
– Use rear observation at appropriate times
– Assume the correct road position when riding
– Leave sufficient space when following another vehicle
– Pay due regard to the effect of varying weather conditions when riding
– The effect on a vehicle of the various types of road surface that can be encountered
– The dangers of drug and alcohol use
– The consequences of aggressive attitudes when riding
– The importance of hazard perception
– Roundabouts
– Bends
– Junctions
– Obstructions
– Pedestrian Crossings
– One Way Systems
– Traffic lights
– Gradients
– Dual Carriageways
– Emergency stop
– U-turn
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