In these times of social distancing and keeping ourselves and our loved ones protected, it’s no wonder that we’ve seen a massive increase in the number of people wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle. Whether it’s for the daily commute or purely for leisure, riding a motorbike has become an immensely popular choice for people of all ages, this article will cover Motorcycle Training for Beginners.
With a range of courses and motorbike options available, it’s no wonder that many people get confused with the legal requirements and regulations. With this in mind, we’re going to answer some of the most commonly-asked questions.
If you’re thinking about learning to ride a motorcycle, we hope this article helps to clear up any confusion. However, if you do need further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email: avsco.cbtdas@gmail.com or check out our website for the full range of courses on offer.
How effective are the motorcycle training courses?
That really depends on several factors:
- the competence and ability of the training instructors
- the professionalism of the training school
- your ability to absorb the training instructions.
When choosing a motorcycle training school, make sure you choose a well-established school that offers fully qualified, DSA approved instructors and has access to a large training site where you can practice your manoeuvres. Ask about their covid-19 safety procedures, whether they offer motorbikes to train on and whether courses are tailored to individual requirements.
The rest as they say, is down to you!
How long does it take to learn how to ride a motorcycle?
A legal requirement for all provisional motorcycle licence holders is to take Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). Your CBT will ensure that you fully understand the basics of motorcycle riding.
CBT courses follow a Driving Standards Agency course where you will be taught by approved instructors. The course is specifically laid out to take you from being a complete novice to a competent learner motorcyclist in 1-2 days (depending on your ability).
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How can a beginner learn to ride a motorcycle?
First of all, you must have a provisional motorcycle license. You can apply for your provisional licence for the gov.uk website here. The licence costs £34 if you apply online. You will need to provide :
- An identity document unless you have a valid UK biometric passport.
- Addresses where you’ve lived over the last 3 years
- Your National Insurance number if you know it.
The licence should arrive within one week of application.
Once you have received your licence, you can choose your training school and book your CBT.
You can take the CBT course on the following vehicle types:
- Automatic Scooter (age 16 up to 50cc – age 17+ up to 125cc/11Kw)
- Manual Bike (age 16 up to 50 cc, age 17+ up to 125cc / 11Kw).
Where can I learn to ride a motorcycle?
Make sure you do your research and choose a reputable training school with fully qualified instructors. At AVSCO Bike Courses, our courses are taught by approved DSA training instructors. We have exclusive access to a 300m2 training site in Watford where you will be taught the essentials of riding a motorcycle and can practice all the manoeuvres.
Although our head office is based in Edgware High Street, our training site is located at Fullerians Rugby Club, Coningesby Drive, Watford WD17 3PB.
What’s it like to take a motorcycle training course?
If you choose AVSCO Bike Courses, we will guarantee to transform you from a complete novice to a competent rider in 1-2 days (depending on your ability). Above all, you will end your day with the ability to ride safely on the roads, and you’ll have fun learning!
For more details on our bike courses, please email: avsco.cbtdas@gmail.com or call 01923 866002.