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FAQs

What will I need to bring to my CBT?

You will need to bring your driving license photocard – provisional or full, wear thick unripped jeans and strong over ankle boots as a minimum (such as hiking boots, Dr Martens, Caterpillar boots etc if not bike boots.) Helmets, gloves and jackets are provided – but if you have your own bring them!

If you do not have a UK provisional driving license but have an EU license you will need to apply for one using form D9, form D91 is accepted as proof of having applied for one and will allow you to take the CBT course as it gives you a driving license number.

If I don’t complete my CBT today is it the end of the world!?

No, it really isn’t the end of the world if you don’t complete your CBT on the first day. Not everyone does but most people will on their second attempt so don’t take it too badly! Depending on how far you get through the course you will be offered either another place to do the full day again at a discounted price – or you can repeat the road ride if you get to that stage. This is priced at £120.

I’m 16 and want to do my CBT, when I turn 17 do I have to do it again to ride a 125?

No, whether your CBT is taken on a 50cc or 125cc has no effect on what you can ride after – only age affects this. However given that most people will do a CBT on an automatic 50cc moped at 16 its sensible to consider lessons if you then want to ride a manual bike at 17, however its not currently compulsory.

Do I need to take my theory test before CBT or Full License training?

No, however its not a bad idea as it will only give you a headstart with it all. You do need a theory test pass to undertake Module 1 and 2 tests, but not to attend a CBT.

How can I best prepare for my CBT?

For new riders, particularly those who don’t have a full car license the best preparation will be to read and understand as much as you can of the Highway Code. Without a good basic knowledge of it completing a CBT will be difficult.

The RideFree course is also a good place to start as is reading the DVSA Learning to Ride book.

Beyond that if you haven’t ridden a bicycle in a while then practising riding on one can only help as balance is a transferrable skill.

I’m not sure how much full license training I will need, what’s typical?

For most people coming with some experience having completed CBT already a 4 day course that comprises 2 days of training for the Module 1 test (off road cone manoeuvres, emergency stop etc) and Module 2 followed by the tests on separate days is enough. Usually weekends for the initial training days and weekdays for attending the 2 tests.

If more is needed it can be arranged. Of course advice will be given on length after completing your CBT at Swift based on how well you have progressed.

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