Courses

For all your CBT and Full Licence Training

For all courses you will need to have the following:

A valid UK licence with the correct entitlement. For CBTs a
provisional licence is acceptable and this can be obtained from 15 years 9 months.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

Be able to read a number plate with or without glasses:
20m for vehicles with a new style number plate
20.5m for vehicles with an old style number plate.

Have some knowledge and understanding of the Highway Code and can identify UK road signs.

  • Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) 16+

    50cc bike for 16+ year olds.
    125cc bike for 17+ year olds.

    This is usually a one day course covering the 5 elements required by the DVSA in either Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BD or Landwade Exning Cambridgeshire CB8 7NG
    The certificate issued on satisfactory completion of the course is valid for 2 years.

    https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt

  • AM Mopeds 16+

    With a valid CBT certificate and theory test certificate the AM moped test qualifies you to ride a 50cc moped below 4kw without L plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.

  • A1 Light Motorcycle Licence 17+

    With a valid CBT certificate and theory test certificate the A1 test qualifies you to ride a 125cc bike up to 11kw without L plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.

  • A2 Motorcycle Licence 19+

    With a valid CBT certificate and theory test certificate or A1licence, the A2 test qualifies you to ride a 500cc bike up to 35kw.

    (When you have held an A2 Full Bike Licence for a minimum of two years you may upgrade to an unrestricted licence by taking another 2 part practical test on a bigger bike. This is called progressive access route.)

  • A Unrestricated Motorbike Licence 24+ (*21+)

    With a valid CBT certificate and theory test certificate or A2 licence, the A unrestricted test must be done on a minimum engine power of 50kw and a minimum kerb weight of 180kg. This qualifies you to ride any bike.

    https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped

We can supply an approved helmet, jacket (sizes small – xxxl), gloves, boots (sizes 4-12) and waterproof over trousers and high vis vests. All you need to wear is suitable trousers with no rips or tears in them.

R1M makes a donation from every CBT or DAS training to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. https://www.eaaa.org.uk.

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