CBT West London

CBT West London runs motorcycle training at three locations in west London: Chessington, Raynes Park (West Wimbledon), and Walton-on-Thames. The school offers Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), a direct-access route to a full motorcycle license, and one-on-one sessions. Its programs give beginners a way to understand the training day and let more experienced riders focus on specific skills before moving on.

A CBT course usually takes six to eight hours in one day and covers five elements: an introduction and eyesight check, getting familiar with the motorcycle, on-site riding practice, a road-safety briefing, and riding on the road. The school describes CBT as training rather than a pass-or-fail test. To complete the DL196 certificate, students must take part in all five elements; the road section includes at least two hours with the instructor and rider communicating by radio.

Riders pursuing an A1, A2, or A license can take the Direct Access Scheme (DAS). Before recommending the number of training days, the school offers a free 15- to 20-minute assessment on a larger motorcycle. Training may use bikes such as the Yamaha MT-07 and Honda CB500, followed by the two DVSA tests required for the licensing process. The number of days depends on prior experience and the initial assessment.

The schedule also includes options for specific needs: one-on-one instruction, post-CBT confidence sessions, refreshers, gear-conversion lessons for riders who have used only automatic or electric motorcycles, and a pre-CBT session to try basic skills before booking the full course. The school provides a motorcycle and protective gear—helmet, jacket, gloves, and waterproofs—for lessons; students need to bring a valid license and sturdy clothing for practice.

The weekday training site in Chessington is St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, KT9 2DR. Also on weekdays, the school uses Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, Waterside Drive, KT12 2JG, in Walton-on-Thames. Weekend training moves to West Wimbledon Primary School, Bodnant Gardens, SW20 0BZ, in Raynes Park. These locations spread practice across the week instead of relying on a single training pad.

A CBT day moves between a classroom, a training pad, and public roads. On the pad, students work on controls, balance, starting, turns, slow-speed maneuvers, and emergency stops; they then review equipment, safety rules, and preparation for traffic. On the road, the instructor stays in contact by radio. That sequence also explains why training can take longer if a student needs more time to complete an element.

CBT West London offers a step-by-step route: an individual trial can come before CBT, and later training connects basic instruction with DAS and full motorcycle licenses. Inquiries and bookings are arranged for each course and site; the initial assessment helps determine the program and final cost based on the training days required.