So what is a CBT?
Compulsory basic training (CBT) was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists. CBT must be completed by Law, before any new moped or motorcycle rider is allowed to ride on the road with L-plates or D-plates in Wales. Once completed the CBT certificate (DL196) is issued on the same day. It lasts for two years. Within that period you can either progress to a full licence or renew the CBT for a further two years.
You will need to complete CBT training course if:
– you want to ride a moped (a moped has an engine not over 50 cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) which is approximately 31 miles per hour)
– you want to ride a motorcycle/scooter up to 125cc
Note: If you obtained your car licence before 1 February 2001 you do not need to complete a CBT to ride a 50cc moped*.
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