Frequently Asked Questions

What is CBT and who has to take it?
CBT is not a test, but a structured course and will teach you all the basics of riding a motorcycle or moped safely on the road.

CBT is compulsory to all new riders, allowing a 16 year old to ride a moped with 'L'-plates. If you are 17 or over and hold an appropriate licence, on attaining your CBT certificate you may ride any machine up to 125cc, again with 'L'-plates. CBT is also a requirement should you wish to go on and take a motorcycle or moped 'Test'.

A CBT certificate is valid for 2 years, after which time it must be taken again, unless the DSA Test is taken within this period.

Full car licence holders must take CBT if they wish to ride a machine of greater than 50cc and up to 125cc
A full car licence held prior to 1st February 2001, allows the holder to ride a 'moped' i.e. a machine, which does not exceed 50cc and has a design speed not exceeding 50kmh (approx 31mph), without doing CBT and without displaying 'L'-plates. However, it is highly recommended that if you have never ridden before, you should consider taking a CBT.

A full car licence taken after 1st February 2001, allows the holder to ride a moped after completing CBT, until his car licence expires. i.e. the '2 Year rule' does not apply.

I'm a Car Driver, do I have to take a Theory Test.

Yes, any body wishing to take a motorcycle Test, must do a Theory Test.

How long is my Theory Pass Certificate valid For?

The Theory Certificate is valid for 2 Years, if you fail to pass the Practical Test within this time, you will have to retake the Theory Test.

I recently passed a Car Theory Test, do I now need to take a Motorcycle Theory Test?

Yes!!