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Eyesight test and talk -
lasts approx 30 mins
Before the CBT course can start you will be given
an eyesight test. You must be able to read a number plate
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In good daylight |
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Containing letters and
figures 79.4 mm ( 3.1 in. ) high |
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At a distance of 20.5
metres (about 67 feet) |
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With the aid of glasses
or contact lenses if you normally wear them |
If you fail the eyesight test
the course will not continue.
Before you can do any practical
training your instructor will talk to you about
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
In element A your trainer will check that you
have all the legal requirements such as a driving licence and a roadworthy bike with
road tax and MOT (if the bike is over 3 years old). If you're
hiring a bike from the training centre then all you'll need
is a licence.
If you are using your own bike you must also
have insurance and L plates front and rear (non-cut near vertical).
Most training centres will rent you a bike with insurance
cover.
You must also have a helmet with a green or
blue BSI kitemark and BSI approved visor (non-tinted). All
helmets sold in the UK must carry a BSI kitemark and comply
with British Standard BS 6658. Again, most training centres
will rent or lend you one.
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AIMS
Compulsory Basic Training was introduced in 1990 to help reduce
the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists.
It aimed at a 33% reduction in the first
year but achieved a 43% reduction. So as you can see, it works.
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EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
Many people taking CBT do not yet own a bike.
All good training centres will rent you a bike and a helmet
and maybe even gloves and a flourescent 'tabard'.
In Element A your instructor will check that
your bike is legal (if you're using your own) by looking at
the documentation that you bring with you.
Essential clothing requirements for CBT
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Helmet - type A (blue
kitemark), type B (green kitemark) or European approved. |
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British/European Standards
approved visor |
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Comfortable fit but
snug |
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Tough jacket |
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Tough trousers |
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Good pair of sturdy
over the ankle boots |
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Winter clothing for
winter, summer clothing for summer |
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If it's wet bring some
waterproofs |
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Remember tough, warm,
waterproof, roomy and bright |
For more details on clothing, click HERE
At the end of the session you should understand
the purpose of the course and the relative merits of different
types of protective clothing.
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You will now have completed Element A
On to Element B
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