CSMT MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COURSES
All our courses are built up using "The Official DSA guide to riding the essential skills" and are aimed at giving you the essential skills to ride safely and carry out all the manoeuvres necessary to pass your test. All our Instructors are approved by the DSA. All training days are FULL days, they are NOT sessions. There is a big difference.
Before starting any of these courses you must have both parts of your licence, that's the photocard and counterpart. This can be either a provisional or full licence. You must also have a comprehensive knowledge of the highway code.
The following examples are based on a 5 day course, primarily aimed at a beginner.
Compulsory Basic Training
(CBT)
16+
A1 Lightweight Licence
125cc
Motorcycle or Automatic
17+Double click me.
Introduced in 1990 the CBT was designed to give budding motorcyclists the basic skill and ability to ride safely on our roads up to a required standard. Carried out over one day and covering 5 modules the student will attend both on and off road training sessions. At the end of the course the successful student will be able to ride a motorcycle of up to 14.6 bhp (11kW) for 2 years. He/She must display 'L' plates and will not be able to carry any passengers or go down any motorways.
The course is designed to give you the basic skills required to ride a motorcycle, and is spread over 5 modules.
Module 1 Is done off road and deals with clothing and equipment. This will enable you to make the right choice when purchasing clothing.
Modules 2 - 4 These are also off road and deal with the basic skills required to ride your motorcycle.
Module 5 After an extensive road briefing Module 5 is carried out on the road. Here you will spend a minimum of 2 hours practising those skills that you gained throughout the morning sessions.
Eyesight Check
Before moving out on the riding area and before commencing modules 2-4 you will be given an eyesight test. You must be able to read a licence plate from 67 feet (20.5m) Please bring your glasses or contact lenses. (if needed).
Conclusion
If you have been successful in all 5 modules, we will issue you with a CBT certificate (DL196). This will allow you as a 16 year old to ride upto 49cc or 17 years and over upto a 125cc with a power output no greater than 14.6 bhp (11kW). You must display `L’ plate’s front and rear, not carry any passengers or ride on motorways or motorway class roads. You must also have Tax, an MOT and valid insurance for your vehicle.
The DL196 will remain valid for a period of 2 years after which you will need to re-take your CBT again or go on to take your full licence before your CBT runs out.
Day 1 - The CBT. Here you will gain the basic motorcycle skills. (See CBT)
Day 2 Road Ride - At the end of day 2 you will be able to:
- Recognise where to look and when to signal.
- Discover how to manoeuvre your machine on the road in order to obtain the best position which affords you the greatest view.
- Develop your clutch skills in order to ride very slowly in heavy traffic, Complete `U’ turns and pull away on steep hills.
- Complete 'U' turns and pull away on steep hills.
- Negotiate junctions and roundabouts as well as country lanes up to the national speed limit.
- Stop in an emergency whilst staying in control.
- Gain the necessary skills in order to pass the Module 1 (Off Road) test.
Days 3 & 4 Road Ride - At the end of days 3 & 4 you will be able to:
- Practice and reinforce those skills gained on day 2.
- Add some structure to the procedures enabling you to develop your road craft.
- Take and pass the Module 1 (off road test).
Note: Before taking the Module 1 test, you must take and pass a motorcycle theory test.
Note: Module 1 (Off Road) test - This has to be taken and passed before the Module 2 (On Road) test can be taken.
Day 5 Road Ride - At the end of day 5 you will be able to:
- Consolidate those skills gained through out the course and getting ready to take the Module 2 (On Road test)
- Carry out a number of mock tests in the morning followed up with the real test, usually sometime in the afternoon.
- Take the Module 2 (On Road test)
Upon passing the A1 licence, you will get a full licence which will allow you to ride on motorways and to carry a passenger, but you will not be able to ride anything larger than a 125cc motorcycle that produces a maximum of 11kW.
When you have held an A1 licence for a minimum of two years you may then upgrade to an A2 licence by undertaking additional training and retaking module 1 and module 2 again. You will not need to re-take the CBT or the theory test again.
A2 Standard Licence
(395cc minimum)
19+
Direct Access Scheme (DAS)
(595cc Minimum)
24+
Day 1 - The CBT - Here you will gain the basic motorcycle skills. (See CBT)
Day 2 - Road Ride 125cc - At the end of day 2 you will be able to:
- Recognise where to look and when to signal.
- Discover how to manoeuvre your machine on the road in order to obtain the best position which affords you the greatest view.
- Develop your clutch skills in order to ride very slowly in heavy traffic,
- Complete `U’ turns and pull away on steep hills.
- Negotiate Junctions and roundabouts as well as country lanes up to the national speed limit.
- Stop in an emergency whilst staying in control.
Days 3 & 4 - Road Ride Restricted 600cc - At the end of day 3 you will be able to:
- Recognise the differences between the handling characteristics of a 125cc and a 600cc machine.
- Gain the necessary skills in order to pass the Module 1 (Off Road) test which is usually taken at the end of day 4.
- Carry out those skills gained on day 2.
Note: Before taking the Module 1 test, you must take and pass a motorcycle theory test.
Note: Module 1 (Off Road) test - This has to be taken and passed before the Module 2 (On Road) test can be taken.
Day 5 - Road Ride Restricted 600cc
- During day 5 you will be able to:
- Consolidate those skills gained through out the course and getting ready to take the Module 2 (On Road test)
- Carry out a number of mock tests in the morning followed up with the real test, usually sometime in the afternoon.
- Take the Module 2 (On Road test)
Upon passing you can then ride any size/cc motorcycle, but the power is capped at 35kW. The other restriction is that you can not restrict the bike down from more than 70kW. The maximum power to weight ratio must be no more than 0.2kW per kg.
It is possible to obtain your Full A licence when you turn 21 providing at least two years have elapsed since passing the A2 test, you dont need to retake the CBT or theory test, but will need to
re-take the module 1 and module 2 test.
Day 1 - The CBT - Here you will gain the basic motorcycle skills. (See CBT)
Day 2 - Road Ride 125cc - At the end of day 2 you will be able to:
- Recognise where to look and when to signal.
- Discover how to manoeuvre your machine on the road in order to obtain the best position which affords you the greatest view.
- Develop your clutch skills in order to ride very slowly in heavy traffic,
- Complete `U’ turns and pull away on steep hills.
- Negotiate junctions and roundabouts as well as country lanes up to the national speed limit.
- Stop in an emergency whilst staying in control.
Days 3 & 4 - Road Ride 600cc - At the end of day 3 you will be able to:
- Recognise the differences between the handling characteristics of a 125cc and a 600cc machine.
- Gain the necessary skills in order to pass the Module 1 (Off Road) test which is usually taken at the end of day 4.
- Carry out those skills gained on day 2.
Note: Before taking the Module 1 test, you must take and pass a motorcycle theory test.
Note: Module 1 (Off Road) test - This has to be taken and passed before the Module 2 (On Road) test can be taken.
Day 5 - Road Ride 600cc
- During day 5 you will be able to:
- Consolidate those skills gained through out the course and getting ready to take the Module 2 (On Road test)
- Carry out a number of mock tests in the morning followed up with the real test, usually sometime in the afternoon.
- Take the Module 2 (On Road test)
Upon passing this test you will then have a full motorcycle licence and you will be entitled to ride any motorbike of your choice with no restrictions.