
The Official DVSA Guide to Learning to Ride
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Section 1 of this book is designed to help you get the most out of the compulsory basic training (CBT) course. Check it as you progress through each element, and it'll help you gain a better understanding of what you need to achieve. The other sections will help you learn to ride competently and prepare for and pass your practical motorcycle test modules. Section two describes all the Key skills you'll need, from legal responsibilities through to how to cope with challenging weather conditions and road surfaces. Section three is all about the theory and practical tests, your test machine, and how to book your tests. Section four describes Module 1, the off-road practical riding test and includes comprehensive instruction on all the manoeuvres and skills you'll need to master. Section five is all about Module 2, the on-road practical riding test, with instruction and what's expected concerning eyesight, safety, stopping and moving away, independent riding, and the enhanced rider scheme. Finally, Section six describes the retesting process and how to apply for a retest.
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- Intro
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Message from Mark Winn, the Chief Driving Examiner
- Introduction - Getting started
- About this book
- What is compulsory basic training?
- The CBT course
- Approved training bodies
- Your motorcycle licence
- Section one - Compulsory basic training
- Element A - Introduction to CBT
- Element B - Practical on-site training
- Element C - Practical on-site riding
- Element D - Practical on-road training
- Element E - Practical on-road riding
- CBT record
- After CBT
- Section two - Key skills
- Legal responsibilities
- Safety checks
- The controls and instruments
- Moving away and stopping safely
- Safe positioning and lane discipline
- Mirrors and rear observation
- Signals
- Anticipation and planning
- Use of speed
- Junctions
- Roundabouts
- Pedestrian crossings
- Other traffic
- Country roads
- Dual carriageways
- Weather conditions and road surfaces
- Darkness
- Fuel-efficient riding
- Section three - The theory and practical tests
- The theory test
- The practical test
- Your test motorcycle
- Booking your tests
- Section four - Module 1 The off-road practical riding test
- The off-road module
- The off-road manoeuvring area
- Before you start the engine
- Using the stand and manual handling
- Slalom and figure of 8
- Slow ride
- U-turn
- Cornering and controlled stopping
- Cornering and the emergency stop
- Cornering and the avoidance exercise
- Other machines
- Section five - Module 2 The on-road practical riding test
- The on-road module
- The eyesight test
- Safety checks and balance questions
- Stopping and moving away safely
- Independent riding
- Your test result
- The enhanced rider scheme
- Section six - Retesting
- The New Drivers Act
- The extended test
- Applying for a retest
- Annex - Official motorcycle safety questions
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