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Well I booked and paid my CBT today, and I do it on Saturday. Only thing is I'm extremely nervous. I've never rode a motor Bike before, especially on the roads so dunno what to expect. They said it's aimed at people with no experience. So what can I expect that day?

Posted

CBT is exactly what it says on the tin! compulsary BASIC training.


They will take you through everything you need to know at your pace, in my experiance they are a very relaxed and also very enjoyable if you relax :)

you will have no problems if you can show your confident on the bike and on the road by the end of the day :) :)

Posted

welcome but we have a section dedicated to this


also postpone your cbt and have a few lessons then do the cbt, it will help loads and your cbt will be easy and cheaper.

Posted

No you don't need any lessons. Most schools offer it for £100-150 for a 1-2 day course depending on your skill and ability. I had never ridden before and did mine all on one day. My sister did hers over two.


Enjoy the day. 8-)

Posted

Just relax and enjoy it. my first time on a bike was my CBT and when I started 10 mph was too fast! Once the nerves settled I loved every minute :D

Posted

I was reading the CBT section, and most people said they had a driving license which was checked. I'm doing mine on a 125cc manual, and I only have a provisional driving licens, on the back it has cat A and a bike, so does it cover it. I'm 21 mind.

Posted

Yeah thats fine. When you have done your CBT you can go right out and buy a 125. Most people here will recommend you do your test though for your own safety and there is a quite a difference on insurance premiums too. Seeing as you are 21 you are old enough to go on to do your test on a big bike and then you can ride anything you like. For now though, see if biking is your thing. I did mine in the pouring rain and wind in November. I knew if that didn't put me off nothing would. I was right. :mrgreen:

Posted

I had never riden a bike on my first CBT either and passed, u'll be fine. :)


Good luck :-D

Im not sure having lessons would actually make your CBT any cheaper anyway?

Posted

hmm dunno, peoples abilities vary ... i think the girl who opened the throttle while walking her scooter across the carpark ( resulting in a rather nasty few minutes of drag action whilst wearing jeans and converse) , then got turned down for the road ride ...suprise surprise, may have benefitted from a taster session first

Posted

moved to the correct section :lol:


just listen to what the instructors tell you

then do it :lol: you'll be fine!


Above all enjoy it! :lol: It's meant to be fun :lol:

Posted

Well, I have my CBT today. It's 5am at the minute because I have to go to work for a few hours, then have to start my CBT at 9. Going to be so tired and nervous.

Posted

And wet. you'll be fine. did my CBT in the rain and it was the first time I'd been on a bike.

Where you doing it?

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And wet. you'll be fine. did my CBT in the rain and it was the first time I'd been on a bike.

Where you doing it?

 

I did mine at the team vally. I couldn't do the road test today, I forgot my glasses, so have to go back. I had no accidents and everything went well. Only problem I had was I kept stalling the bike at first, once I got that sorted I shifted gears up fine, but when I shifted down, it kept jolting because I wasn't slowing down enough.

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