Improving moped and motorcycle training

The proposed changes for riders are to:

• take away (revoke) compulsory basic training (CBT) certificates of riders who get 6 penalty points
• introduce a training course for riders to upgrade their motorcycle licence, instead of passing extra tests
• restrict riders to riding an automatic motorcycle if they take their CBT course on one
• consider introducing a theory test that has to be taken before (or as part of) the CBT course
• change the CBT course syllabus from 5 parts to 4

There are also proposed changes to:

• improve the motorcycle instructor qualification process
• improve the way training courses are quality assured
• introduce an ‘earned recognition’ scheme for motorcycle training schools
• move the recording of CBT courses from a paper-based system to a digital service