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Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
Compulsory basic training (CBT) was introduced in 1990 to help reduce the very high accident rate among inexperienced motorcyclists. You will need to complete a CBT if:

• you want to ride a moped (a moped has an engine not over 50 cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour which is approximately 31 miles per hour)
• you want to ride a motorcycle
• if you obtained your car licence before 1 February 2001 you do not need to complete a CBT to ride a moped.

The CBT course involves five elements:
A. introduction
B. practical on-site training
C. practical on-site riding
D. practical on-road training
E. practical on-road riding

The five elements have to be completed in sequence, although the order of the exercises within the element can be varied. You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level. Trainees must, by law, receive a minimum two hour on-road ride in Element E.

Advanced Training
The enjoyment gained from riding a motorcycle skilfully and safely is second to none. However, it takes confidence, excellent riding skills, physical co-ordination and balance. Keeping your skills up to date and checking that you have not become overconfident, complacent or picked up some bad or dangerous habits is something that few of us do.

With advanced motorcycle training you will;

• increase your riding skills and abilities
• learn to avoid unexpected situations
• be safer and more vigilant
• learn to ride smoother, faster but safer
• gain greater control of your motorcycle

If you decide that an advanced motorcycle training course is for you, then you will learn a valuable insight from the experience of others.

There are many variants of advanced motorcycle training available, some are certified courses, and in undertaking one of these you may also reap the additional benefits such as more favourable insurance discounts.

BikeSafe
BikeSafe is an initiative run by Police Forces around the United Kingdom who work with the whole of the biking world to help to lower the number of motorcycle rider casualties. By passing on their knowledge, skills and experience, police motorcyclists can help you become a safer more competent rider.

They help you to increase your ability and confidence, so you can get even more enjoyment from riding your motorcycle.

The Bikesafe initiative is a nationwide plan of action to reduce the number of motorcycle accident casualties by promoting safer riding.

Bikesafe Essex Workshops
The workshops are set up for the sole objective of reducing motorcycle casualties in Essex. The workshops will be manned by members of the Essex Motorcycle Forum and will offer each rider and insight to riding skills aimed at making your riding more enjoyable as well as safer.

The workshops will be based at Essex Police Complex, Holts Lane, Waltham Road, Boreham, Essex. CM3 3BG.

They are designed to enhance the skills of all riders who have already passed their tests, and are particularly suitable for those that may be returning to biking after a period of absence and in particular, sports bike riders. The workshops will be very much practical and hands on. In addition to a classroom based theory session there will be two observed rides, one rural, one non-rural, in company with experienced advanced riders.

Each workshop will be of one day’s duration and will operate between 9am and 5pm. There will be space for 12 people on each workshop. The workshop starts at 9am sharp. Please make every effort to arrive on time. The cost will be £50 per person. This will include a packed lunch and some pre course literature as well as the classroom input and two observed rides.

For details of Essex BikeSafe and further information about the initiative visit www.essex.police.uk/bikesafe/