The (CBT)Compulsory Basic Training, is your first step to riding a motorcycle safely on todays roads, with ever increasing traffic conditions.

It is also the first opportunity to meet Rob Reed and the start of your motorcycling experience.I believe that the CBT Course is a solid foundation to all future motorcycle training and riding and we provide the best facilities in the area to get you started.( westpoint  Exeter devon driver centre Or Petroc Tiverton Bishops hull Taunton).

Training is made up of 5 different elements and you must complete each one successfully before moving on to the next.

1. Step A-Introduction. This covers the aims of the course, an eyesight test 20.5M, legal requirements, the right equipment and clothing.
2. Step B - On Site Practice Training. Getting to know your motorcycle and its controls. Basic machine checks and manoeuvres whilst wheeling your machine. A maximum of 2 learners is permitted per instructor.
3. Step C - On Site Riding Practice. Controlling your bike through a number of exercises including changing gear, right and left turns, figure of eight and the emergency stop.
4. Step D - On Road Practical Training. This will prepare you for riding on the road. Covering defensive riding, rear observational skills, correct road positioning and different Road Surfaces.
5. Step E - On Road Riding. On completion,2 hours min on road, you will ride under a variety of conditions dealing with negotiating roundabouts, junctions, bends, gradients, pedestrian crossings, traffic lights and obstructions. This part of the course is for a max of two trainees at a time per instructor.

10 safety tips for motorcycle riders on c.b.t. das and advanced motorcycle training.

1. Make eye contact – never assume others see you. Always try to make eye contact with drivers who may be about to pull into your path.
2. Read “vehicle language” – even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians do see you approaching, they often misjudge your distance and speed. Don't rely on them.
3. Watch out for vehicles at Left Junctions – getting hit by an vehicle that's emerging is the most common type of motorcycle crash.
4. Check behind when turning right from a highway – watch your mirrors and make sure you have plenty of space behind. The drivers behind might not slow down for you.
5. Look out for hazardous road conditions – wet roads, fluid spills, sand, gravel, highway sealant, railroad tracks, potholes and other road-surface hazards reduce your traction. They cause 20% of falls.
6. Take it easy on the Bends – many crashes happen there. You might overshoot the road or cross the centre line and get hit by oncoming traffic. Watch the road ahead, slow down and choose the correct lane position-before entering a bend.
7. Wear a good helmet – Helmets prevent head injuries in 67 per cent of crashes and deaths in 29 per cent. They're also mandatory in E.u.22.05, Make sure your helmet has a sticker showing that it meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet. It may have been in a crash, and the damage may not be obvious.
8. Wear protective clothing designed for motorcycle riders – it can provide some protection during a crash, as well as shield you from the weather and flying debris. Keeping warm and dry will help you stay alert and maintain coordination. Wear your riding gear in layers so you can adjust to changing conditions. Jeans give little protection. Never ride in lightweight trouders or shorts.
9. Protect your eyes and face – constant wind can make your eyes water, preventing you from spotting hazards. Flying insects, dust and debris can hurt your eyes and face. The best protection is a full-face helmet with a built-in face shield.
10. Be visible – Wear bright, reflective clothing. Add extra reflective material to it or wear a reflective vest. Likewise, buy a bright-coloured helmet and stick reflective tape to the back and sides. Always keep your headlight on. Ride in the lane position where other drivers can easily see you and you've got room to move. Avoid all other vehicles' blind spots.
11. Use your skill to stay alive.
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13. Highwaycode rules for motorcycle riders

14. On all journeys, the rider and pillion passenger on a motorcycle, scooter or mopedMUST wear a protective helmet. This does not apply to a follower of the Sikh religion while wearing a turban. Helmets MUST comply with the Regulations and they MUSTbe fastened securely. Riders and passengers of motor tricycles and quadricycles, also called quadbikes, should also wear a protective helmet. Before each journey check that your helmet visor is clean and in good condition.

    Rule 84

    It is also advisable to wear eye protectors, which MUST comply with the Regulations. Scratched or poorly fitting eye protectors can limit your view when riding, particularly in bright sunshine and the hours of darkness. Consider wearing ear protection. Strong boots, gloves and suitable clothing may help to protect you if you are involved in a collision.

    
    Rule 85

    You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They should face forward with both feet on the footrests. You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger unless your motor cycle is designed to do so. Provisional licence holders MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger.

     

    Rule 86

    Daylight riding. Make yourself as visible as possible from the side as well as the front and rear. You could wear a light or brightly coloured helmet and fluorescent clothing or strips. Dipped headlights, even in good daylight, may also make you more conspicuous. However, be aware that other vehicle drivers may still not have seen you, or judged your distance or speed correctly, especially at junctions.

    
    
    Rule 87

    Riding in the dark. Wear reflective clothing or strips to improve your visibility in the dark. These reflect light from the headlamps of other vehicles, making you visible from a longer distance. See Rules 113-116 for lighting requirements.

     

    
    Rule 88

    Manoeuvring. You should be aware of what is behind and to the sides before manoeuvring. Look behind you; use mirrors if they are fitted. When in traffic queues look out for pedestrians crossing between vehicles and vehicles emerging from junctions or changing lanes. Position yourself so that drivers in front can see you in their mirrors. Additionally, when filtering in slow-moving traffic, take care and keep your speed low.

     

    Remember: Mirror Signal - Manoeuvre= position in road, mirrors adjust your speed for the hazzard, and L Look access and deside,wait or go.