Book your CBT training in Bournemouth today and take the first step towards becoming a skilled and responsible motorcyclist. Learn from seasoned riders who are passionate about motorcycle safety, and are committed to helping you get out on the roads around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
Riding a moped, scooter, or motorcycle offers numerous positives. Bournemouth boasts stunning coastal roads and picturesque landscapes, there's no shortage of breathtaking views to enjoy from the saddle of your two-wheeler. Motorbikes also offer an advantage when it comes to navigating through town traffic, with high manoeuvrability, reduced running costs and more readily available parking.
Taking a CBT test in Bournemouth typically takes between 6-8 hours, in one day. Despite often being referred to as a test, there is in fact no ‘test’ involved, just training and monitoring. At the end of the day if you have trained safely you will be issued with your CBT certificate by your qualified instructor.
The day itself will consist of 5 parts, 4 of these will be off-road. The final part of the day will be road riding where your instructor will monitor you riding safely.
The five parts of CBT training consist of the following parts, in sequence:
Once your trainer is satisfied that you’ve understood the theory and shown the needed practical skills for each section, you continue onto the next section. Then, having completed all five, you’ll receive your CBT certificate to safely and legally ride around Bournemouth. If the instructor feels you were not at a satisfactory level for any of the 5 training sections, you’ll need to book further training on another day.
After receiving your certificate you’ll be able to legally ride UK roads on a 125cc motorcycle or less if you are above the age of 17. If you are 16 you will be limited to a 50cc moped until you turn 17. At the age of 17 you will not need to retake your CBT to ride a 125cc motorcycle or scooter.
CBT Training in Bournemouth currently costs between £150 - £175 depending which RideTo location you choose.
When deciding the location for your CBT training, it's important to check what's included in the course price. All of our instructors provide motorcycle or scooter hire, but some require you to bring your own motorcycle helmet, jacket and gloves.
If you’re looking to book a CBT near you, we have a few schools around Bournemouth:
For most people, the best route to learning to ride a motorbike is going straight onto a CBT training course. The one-day training will cover essential skills and safety information including basic controls, manoeuvring, and road awareness. However, for riders who are not road confident and would like an easy introduction to motorcycling, we also offer Introduction to Motorcycling Courses. This is a 2-hour lesson with an instructor to take you through the basics of your motorcycle or scooter.
For riders with a CBT licence already, looking to gain a full Motorcycle Licence In Bournemouth, we also offer full licence courses locally.