Allow up to a full day for your CBT course. The actual duration varies depending on your experience and ability, as progression is based on reaching the required safety standard in each element.
Not necessarily. CBT is a structured course where each element must be completed to a safe standard before progressing. If you do not reach the required level in an element, you will not be able to continue to the next stage (including the on-road ride) on that day. The overall duration varies depending on your experience and ability.
CBT is not designed to teach complete beginners from scratch on a motorcycle, whether automatic or geared. While basic instruction is provided, you will need to reach a safe level of control during the course.
Absolute beginners may benefit from an ITM (Introduction to Motorcycling) course, or completing the CBT on an automatic bike, as geared motorcycles can be more challenging when starting out.
If you are renewing your CBT and can satisfactorily demonstrate all aspects of the CBT syllabus, your course could be just a few hours. Remember, you are legally required to ride on the road for a minimum of 2 hours.
Our CBT course is currently priced £195 and £205 with a £20 discount for WLMT returnees. You can book online, or call our office if you are retaking your course or are a WLMT returnee.
CBT includes bike hire, helmet and jacket, plus an instructor and third-party insurance to ride on the road.
Provided you successfully complete the on-site practical elements, you will have a minimum of two hours on the road at the end of your course. Once you have satisfactorily completed all elements of the CBT course, you will be issued with a CBT certificate (DL196), which will allow you to ride unaccompanied on the road. You cannot carry passengers or go on motorways, you must display L plates on the front and back of your bike, and you can ride anything up to a 125cc auto or geared bike if you are 17 years old or over.
Bring your licence, wear jeans as minimum with no rips or tears and strong leather boots that fully cover your ankles for protection – no tracksuit bottoms, shoes, sports footwear, trainers or canvas footwear, steel toe-caps or Chelsea boots etc are allowed. For hygiene reasons, we are unable to loan gloves so please BRING YOUR OWN ROAD MOTORCYCLE GLOVES ONLY for protection - builders work gloves, cycling gloves, off-road motorcycle gloves, fingerless gloves, gardening glove, ski gloves, winter gloves etc are NOT permitted. If you ware borrowing a WLMT helmet, you must also bring a full face balaclava to wear underneath.
There is strictly no car parking on weekdays (Mon-Fri) inside or outside of Fairholme School. WLMT takes no responsibility for any Penalty Notice Charges issued – see road signs for guidance. Parking is permitted at weekends (Sat-Sun). The instructor will show you where to park your motorcycle onsite.
Full licence courses start from £670 for a 2-day course. The length of your course depends on the result of your DAS assessment, which you can book online.
WLMT is fully operational for all courses at weekends. We will always endeavour to structure your course around your availability.