Where Can I Take a CBT Test Near Handsworth?
Situated just outside Birmingham City Centre, Handsworth is a great place to learn to ride a motorbike to get around the bustling city.
With 4 CBT test centres within 5 miles of your front door, you are spoilt for choice for CBT tests in Handsworth!
SOLO Motorcycle Training dominate CBT motorcycle training in this area of Northwest Birmingham with 3 local sites offering CBT tests. Solo is a popular RideTo partner school and operates at The Oakland Centre in Handsworth, Goals Football club in Perry Barr and Wednesbury Trading Est in Wednesbury.
However, you might also want to consider completing your CBT test at Love 2 Ride Motorcycle Training which are also based in Wednesbury on Wood Green Road.
Price Of CBT In Handsworth, Birmingham
CBT tests in this part of the country are some of the most reasonably priced. You can look to spend between £125 and £135 for a one day CBT Course.
This price also includes the hire of a bike for the duration of the course, either an automatic scooter or manual 125cc motorbike and sometimes will include safety items such as helmets, gloves and jacket.
Make sure you check out what each CBT test location offers and choose one that works best for you.
What Do I Need to Ride a Motorcycle?
Firstly you will need to go to a one day training course called a CBT test. In order to be allowed to book a CBT there are a few requirements you must meet.
You will need to have either a UK provisional driving licence, a full UK drivers licence or an EU licence with UK counterpart licence number.
Another document to bring with you on your training day, just in case of a licence check, is your national insurance card.
Understanding and speaking English is very important as this is how you will learn from your instructor. They will teach you all you need to know about controlling and riding a bike, however you must already know / learn the Highway Code before you attend the CBT test.
After passing your CBT, if your bike is second hand, you will need to make sure your bike is legal by updating the vehicle logbook (V5C) to your own details.
The motorcycle must be taxed and a valid tax disk must be visibly displayed on your bike. If your bike is more than 3 years old it will also need a valid MOT to be on the roads.
Legally the only safety item you must wear when out riding is a helmet, however we advise wearing CE approved motorcycle gloves and also thick, sturdy boots with ankle support. Seasonally appropriate trousers and jackets are also strongly recommended - we stock loads of motorcycle gear over on our RideTo Store if you need to get kitted out!
Lastly you must have insurance before you start riding. For more information about insurance read through the 10 things to consider before buying motorcycle insurance.
Once you have sorted out all of the above you can head off on the roads and enjoy the freedom of traveling on 2 wheels!
