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VIDEO FUNNY: Learning to ride the hard way
By Visordown News on 20/03/2009 10:28:56
A classic example of why CBT is so successful
on a bike and left to their own devices.We bet more than a few of you have some empathy for the poor sod in this clip.Long live CBT!
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New-style bike test launched in Northern Ireland
By Visordown News on 15/12/2008 15:41:33
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson introduces new CBT-style element which kicks off in aid of better road safety
NORTHERN Ireland Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has launched a new-style motorcycle test aimed at better safety on the country's roads.The new-style test, which kicked off on December 8th, means would-be bikers will have to pass a theory test, a motorcycle manoeuvres test and ...
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First Ride: Yamaha YZF-R125 from a female perspective
By Catherine Barrett on 22/10/2009 17:01:03
After passing my CBT, I chose Yamaha's YZF-R125 as my first foray into biking, but did it prove too tall and too sporty for town riding?
Click to read: Yamaha YZF-R125 owners reviews, Yamaha YZF-R125 specs and to see the Yamaha YZF-R125 image gallery.I recently passed my CBT and hadn’t really put any thought into what bike I would suit me. So there I was, holding my CBT certificate
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Zero To 180mph In A Day
By Tim Dickson on 01/08/2005 19:17:36
Can a bona fide biking novice learn to ride in the morning and do flat-out speed runs on a litre sportsbike by teatime? Your CBT was never like this
Speccy to 180mph, so the teaching was to be tailored specifically to that goal. That meant stripping away everything he didn't need to know about riding bikes, and adding some extra stuff he did. Initially we would follow a CBT-esque curriculum
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Grieving parents call for tougher testing
By Visordown News on 01/05/2009 14:07:47
"How can you be ready to ride on main roads after eight or so hours?" says bewildered Dad
THE PARENTS of a teenage biker killed in a crash just hours after passing his Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) have called for a more thorough testing system for novice motorcyclists.David Sanderson, 17, had attained his CBT on April 21 this year
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New £2million test centre opens in Lancashire
By Visordown News on 11/02/2009 16:44:42
Darwen Test Centre to conduct new-style bike tests in the North West
A £2MILLION multi-purpose driving test centre was officially opened in the market town of Darwen, Lancashire, yesterday, complete with 125m x 40m motorcycle manoeuvring area. The centre was granted planning permission last year after it was announced that changes were being made ...
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New motorcycle test system to be reviewed
By Visordown News on 31/07/2009 10:54:53
Transport Committee look for feedback as inquiry is launched into the UK's disastrous bike testing system
THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE is to hold an inquiry into the current motorcycle testing system.Since the new testing system was introduced in April 2009, concerns have been expressed that there are too few test centres and that some test candidates are now required to travel long dista...
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Newsflash: Driving Standards Agency moves into 21st century
By Visordown News on 15/09/2009 11:27:48
DSA launches Enhanced Rider Scheme website for safer riding
A NEW ONLINE campaign highlighting the benefits of enhanced training for motorcyclists has been launched today by the Driving Standards Agency.DSA has set up a dedicated microsite, and is using popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to promote the E...
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: The right course
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:39:47
Courses can be tailored to fit your motorcycle learning requirements
Many schools throughout the UK sell courses that aim to get you your licence within a week or even less. This means that a totally novice rider must undertake CBT (Compulsory Basic Training), graduate to a 500cc machine, learn the part-two test
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Getting started
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:03:12
Apply for your motorcycle licence and discover the different categories for riding
licence (which should take 2-3 weeks) you’re now ready to book your Compulsory Basic Training course. The Driving Standards Agency (the government body responsible for CBT’s and all driving tests) will give you a list of Approved Training Bodies in your
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