Looking to book your CBT training in Aberdeen?
The Granite City gives you a mix of busy urban roads around the city centre, quieter residential streets and open routes heading out towards places like Dyce, Westhill and Portlethen, which makes it ideal for building real-world riding confidence.
If you're willing to travel for even more date and instructor options, RideTo also operates in other Scottish cities, including:
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is the course you must complete before you can legally ride a moped or motorcycle on your own on UK roads. A DVSA-qualified instructor will guide you through the 5 parts of the CBT and make sure you’re able to ride safely and independently at the end of the day.
After passing, you can legally ride:
A CBT Certificate is valid for 2 years.
A CBT course in Aberdeen usually takes between 6 and 8 hours in a single day. Although people often call it a “CBT test”, there’s no formal exam at the end. It’s continuous training and assessment, with your instructor checking you’re safe and confident before moving you on to each next part.
The day is split into five sections, in this order:
A: Introduction and eyesight check
You’ll meet your instructor, go through the aims of the day, show your licence and have a quick eyesight check.
B: Practical on-site training
You’ll be introduced to the bike’s controls, basic safety checks and how to wheel and park the bike.
C: Practical on-site riding
You’ll practise using the clutch, gears (if applicable), braking, slow control and basic manoeuvres on the training pad away from traffic.
D: Practical on-road training
Before heading out, your instructor will explain road rules, junctions, roundabouts, positioning and how to ride safely in Aberdeen’s real traffic conditions.
E: Practical on-road riding
You’ll spend at least two hours riding on public roads around Aberdeen while your instructor gives directions and feedback via radio.
Once your instructor is happy that you understand the theory and can demonstrate the right level of control and awareness on the road, you’ll be issued with your CBT certificate (DL196). If they feel you need more time in any of the five elements, they’ll ask you to come back for further training on another day
CBT training prices in Aberdeen are broadly similar to other major Scottish cities, typically starting from around £160–£190, depending on the training school, time of week and what’s included in the price.
