Top Gear Motorbike training and motorcycle lessons in Ulverston and Dalton in Furness, South Cumbria

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Top Gear Motorbike training and lessons in Barrow in Furness, South Cumbria

Age 16 - Raring to go!

Step 1: Licence
DVLA Licence

1st things first: Get your provisional licence. The DVLA are the source for this and you can find out all about how to apply for your licence on the Direct Gov site.
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Step 2: CBT

Before you ride: Compulsory Basic Training. Everyone has to start their riding with a CBT course. It's a training day, which covers the basics of bikes, and it's compulsory. It's not a test as such but you do need to complete it to an acceptable standard before being let loose on the roads. CBT will get you going in a safe and practical way.  Most folk stop here and move onto motorbikes when 17.  If you want to pass your Moped test, however, you can continue with the next steps.
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Step 3: Theory Test
The Highway Code

Get the knowledge: Theory Test. After your CBT you can ride on the road, enjoying the freedom and independence, To help understand the 'rules of the road' you need to do some learning for the Theory and Hazard Perception Test.

A DVD from one of the supermarkets or Amazon etc is usually all you need, plus a bit of practise. When you're ready, get it booked.
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Step 4: Practical Test

Prove you can ride: Practical Test. You will probably be whizzing around quite well but to pass your practical test you will need a bit of training. The practical test is in two parts, Module 1 is off-road and Module 2 is on-road. We can help with both modules ensuring you know what's required and that your riding is up to scratch.
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Competent Rider

Once you've passed both modules, you can chuck away those 'L' plates. You're now a fully licenced moped rider, Category P. If you don't pass your test within 2 years, you have to do another CBT.

Move On Up: Riding motorcycles. If you want to ride motorcycles or larger scooters, then it's probably best to wait until you're 17 before taking your Practical Test. At 17 you can ride a 125cc machine. Pass your test on one and you gain your full motorcycle licence giving you all the options of what you can ride. We can help you with any needed training on a 125cc bike and help you pass your test. Don't forget that we can also help you learn to drive when you reach 17. See TopGear-Drive.

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CBT training by TopGear