Become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor
What the assessment involves
The compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment assesses your ability to:
- train learner motorcyclists in the requirements of CBT
- train and guide other instructors within an approved training body
There will usually be 2 other instructors taking the assessment at the same time as you.
The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.
You바카라 사이트™ll be asked to deliver lessons based on the topics being assessed. One or both of the other instructors will act as your supervisor. You바카라 사이트™ll then swap the roles of the instructor and supervisor.
Eyesight test
You바카라 사이트™ll have to pass an eyesight test before the assessment starts. You바카라 사이트™ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
- 26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
- 27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate
New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, for example AB51 ABC.
The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.
Session 1
This session focuses on element A of the CBT syllabus - introduction to CBT.
The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment.
You바카라 사이트™ll then deliver a lesson on the modules within element A of the CBT syllabus. You바카라 사이트™re allowed to use notes and training aids. The other candidates will watch your instruction and decide whether it바카라 사이트™s valid and achieves the objective.
Session 2
This session focuses on element B of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site training.
You바카라 사이트™ll be introduced to the motorcycle that will be used on-site. You should familiarise yourself with it so you can give a controls lesson or basic machine check lesson.
The 바카라 사이트˜novice rider바카라 사이트™ will act on the instruction you give. The other candidates will watch the instruction you give and decide whether it바카라 사이트™s a valid lesson and achieves the objective.
Sessions 3 and 4
These sessions focus on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.
You바카라 사이트™ll instruct the 바카라 사이트˜novice rider바카라 사이트™. The other candidates give a debrief at the end of each lesson.
The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.
Session 5
This session focuses on element D of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road training.
You바카라 사이트™ll give a lesson made up of 3 modules from element D. The other candidates will supervise you, and then the roles will be swapped.
Sessions 6 and 7
These sessions focus on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.
You바카라 사이트™ll ride a motorcycle and follow the 바카라 사이트˜novice rider바카라 사이트™ on the road. You바카라 사이트™ll have to:
- give instructions
- correct any faults that they make
- direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment
You바카라 사이트™ll need to use your own motorcycle for sessions 6 and 7.