CBT every two years??????????

Mitsobar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Oct 2010 Karma :

What is the point of the renewal?.

To me it seems like a bald faced money grab without merit.

When I took my CBT 2 years ago I had never ridden a motorbike before in my life.
After 5 hours I was deemed fit for the road.

Now 2 years later with 100s of hours under my belt and a far more experienced rider the government forces me to pay 90 odd pounds to prove im fit for the road?.

The contradiction is extreme.

Even if I had not ridden once since the CBT I would still have as much experience and demonstrated skill that proved me fit for the road originally.

Yeh im annoyed about having to fork out for it :/. I am happy with my 125.
I dont need, want and cannot afford a larger bike right now or the licence cost.
125 fans should be given a 3rd choice maybe?.

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Or you could have just passed your tests within the 2 years, 100s of hours under your belt should be more than enough. Rolling Eyes

Thread revival ftw

Mitsobar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Oct 2010 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Before CBT came in you had 2 years to get your test done and if you didn't you couldn't renew your provisional licence to ride a bike again for a year. At least CBT means you can do keep on riding.

But CBT is just a very basic bit of training. Pretty much equivalent to a first driving lesson. Idea is that the rider is not quite as lethal while they learn and pass their test.

All the best

Keith
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Why do you need to do DAS, probably left it too late now but you can do your test on a 125 and go on to a bigger bike.

It is what I did in 2007 Laughing

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haribo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 05 Aug 2021 Karma :

I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago, police asked for my license and shortly after told me that my CBT has expired 2 months ago(during the lockdown). I told the officer that I was not aware as I have lost the certificate.

So I received a PCN of £100 and 3 points. Not to mention that I got away with my bike been taken away as of invalid insurance. Officer told me to call my insurance for a ''Break down'', therefore let me ''go''.

Evil Hans · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2015 Karma :

Are you sure it was a PCN?
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