Ride-Right Training Options

At Ride-Right we understand that although students are training for the same reason, individuals have different needs to help them fulfill their goal. To help students we offer various types of training to suit all needs. Good instructions and explanations are one thing, being able to show a student how they followed those instructions is another. The phrase "A picture paints a thousand words" comes to mind, and with the additional use of videoed lessons we have an outstanding pass rate.

We are the first NE school to use this approach and feedback from students is that it really helps them see where improvements can be made. A disc of the lesson can be purchased at a nominal cost.

The Training

CBTs (Saturday and Sunday only)

125cc training up to test standard (7 days a week)

DAS (Direct Access Scheme) training up to test standard (7 days a week)

Refresher training. (7 days a week)

Prices

  • CBTs with own bike £ Contact us for price
  • CBT with use of school bike £100.00

Packages for 125 and DAS training can be arranged to suit your needs with discounts ie:

  • 20hrs tuition (10 x 2hr lessons) £600
  • 16hrs tuition (8 x 2hr lessons) £480
  • 12hrs tuition (6 x 2hr lessons) £360

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

CBT is a course of compulsory basic motorcycle training which must be completed before a learner moped or motorcycle rider is allowed to ride unaccompanied on the road with L-plates, D-plates in Wales. CBT was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate amongst inexperienced motorcyclists.

You will need to complete CBT if:

  • you want to ride a moped (engine not over 50cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50km/h (approx.31mph)
  • you want to ride a motorcycle

What does CBT involve?

The CBT course involves five elements:

  • introduction
  • practical on-site training
  • practical on-site riding
  • practical on-road training
  • practical on-road riding

The five elements have to be completed in sequence, although the order of the exercises within the element can be varied.  You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level.  Trainees must, by law, receive a minimum two hour on-road ride in Element E.

Certificate of completion (DL 196)

When all five elements have been satisfactorily completed, a certificate of completion, called the DL196, is issued. This is a legal document which validates the relevant entitlements on your driving licence. It is important that the holder of a DL196 considers the following points:

  • a DL196 certificate validating a provisional moped or provisional motorcycle entitlement lasts for two years. CBT will have to be retaken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the two year certificate life
  • for moped entitlement only, if you pass your car driving test whilst your DL196 is still current or complete a CBT course and obtain a DL196 after passing your car test, the certificate is not subject to expiry.  You will therefore need to keep your DL196 certificate safely.  Please note that this applies to mopeds only, for riding motorcycles as a learner the DL196 remains valid for two years

Once you have your certificate you are advised to take additional training to pass your theory and practical tests and qualify for a motorcycle or moped licence. You must take the DL196 certificate with you when you present for the practical test.

Direct access scheme

Direct access is a scheme which allows a person over the age of 21 to avoid the two year/25 kW restriction by taking a test on a machine of at least 35 kW (46.6 bhp). A pass allows you to ride any size of bike. Any instruction given on a machine that exceeds the normal learner motorcycle specification must be supervised at all times by a certified motorcycle instructor who should be in radio contact. You should also wear fluorescent or reflective clothing and follow all other provisional licence restrictions.

Accelerated access

Riders who reach the age of 21, while still within the two year period where they are restricted to maximum 25 kW (33 bhp) machines, but who wish to ride larger bikes need to pass a further test on a motorcycle of at least 35 kW (46.6 bhp). They may practice on bikes over 25 kW (33 bhp) under the same practice conditions for direct access riders. You will revert to learner status while practicing (on a motorcycle greater than 25 kW (33 bhp)) although a test failure will not affect your existing licence.

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