What course do I need to do?
Check out the quick guide, which you will find here.
If you have not completed a CBT or DA within the last five years, you must complete CBT regardless of previous experience.

• • First provisional license:  You must complete CBT.
    
  • Renewing your provisional license: You must complete Direct Access. Provisional licenses are valid for two years, and every time you renew, you are legally required to validate your license by completing another Direct Access.
  • I completed CBT on an automatic and now want to ride a geared bike:  You must complete CBT again, as riding a geared bike requires additional training.
  • I have a full car license. Can I ride a bike? Check your license. If you have P on license categories, you can ride a 50cc scooter or geared bike without doing a CBT or Direct Access. However, you may want to book a lesson with us if you’ve never ridden.

Highway Code
Please note new legislation is in effect for booking CBT; please refer to the following media release from the States of Guernsey:
https://www.gov.gg/theory-test-required-before-CBT
You can download the theory test suite for mobiles here:
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Apple iOS Phone

Where are the courses held?
CBT courses are held at Raymond Falla House, St Martins, every weekend; attendees must arrive no later than 08:30 am on both days. Additional training dates may be added on Fridays and school holidays. Please refer to the booking page for available dates.

How much do the courses cost?
You will find a list of our charges here.

What is the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate?
If you have a provisional driving licence in categories ‘P’ (moped, less than 50cc), ‘A1’ (light motorcycle, 51 -125cc) or ‘A’ (motorcycle, 126 cc and above), then you will need a valid CBT certificate. Please note that for category A licenses, we can only accept bikes with a maximum of 300cc for CBT; for DA, there is no limit. If you have purchased a motorcycle larger than that, you must arrange to complete CBT on a different bike. 

Electric Bikes & Scooters.
We are accepting CBT bookings for these. Your dealer will help advise on the license categories as follows:

Category	Continuous rated power
P	Not exceeding 4kw
A1	not exceeding 11kw
A	Unrestricted

How long is my CBT4 Pink Slip valid?
Your CBT4 Pink slip, whether completed during CBT or Direct Access, proves that you have attended training for five years. However, please note that you must complete another Direct Access when you renew your provisional license.

What does the CBT course involve?
The course is designed for novice riders or those who have never ridden a motorcycle or scooter before and is done over two sessions.
After a brief discussion about the legal requirements and the various types of clothing a rider should consider wearing, the trainee is introduced to the machine and its controls.
When the trainee has mastered moving off safely, he or she will go through various drills that provide the basis for understanding the System of Motorcycle Control.
The second session starts with a discussion about recognising the risks involved and how to limit them. This is followed by a road ride lasting at least 120 minutes. During this time, the trainee will experience as many different road formats and junctions as practicable. The instructor will be in radio contact, advising and assessing the trainee’s abilities.

Additional notes from DVL here CBT guidelines 2020 – V5

CBT 1-2-1/Private Training
When there is site availability, we offer 1-2-1 CBT to people over 18.  Please refer to the 1-2-1 page for more information here

What does the Direct Access course involve?
Firstly, please note that there is no waiting list for Direct Access. This road assessment is not tied to CBT’s location restrictions.
You must complete direct access if you have renewed your provisional license in the same or different category.
This consists of a one or two hour Road Ride during which the trainee will be expected to demonstrate that they have good control of their motorcycle, can competently manage to ride in traffic, and can use different styles of road junctions and road formats.
Go to this page for further details and information about what you will need to do the ‘Direct Access’ course.

Why do I have to complete Direct Access when renewing my provisional license?
This is a legal requirement when renewing your provisional license. So once you have gained riding experience, you should take your practical driving test.

Test Prep
If you are looking to take your test, we offer a dedicated course to help you reach the required level to pass the full test. For more information and to book, please visit this page.

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