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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 1 other instructor taking the assessment at the same time as you.

The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.

You’ll be asked to deliver lessons based on the topics being assessed. During the lesson, the other instructor will act as your supervisor. You’ll then swap the roles of the instructor and supervisor.

Eyesight test

You’ll have to pass an eyesight test before the assessment starts. You’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

The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.

Session 1

This session focuses on elements A, B and D of the CBT syllabus.

The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment and tell you which element you need to focus on.

You’ll then deliver a lesson on the modules of the CBT syllabus the assessor has chosen. You’re allowed to use notes and training aids. The other candidate will watch your instruction and decide whether it’s valid and achieves the objective.

Elements A and D are theoretical lessons delivered to your assessor and supervisor.

If element B is chosen, you’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.

Session 2

This session focuses on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.

You’ll instruct the ‘novice rider’ on two modules within this element, this will include the use of OSMPSL (observation, signal, manoeuvre, position, speed, look).

The ‘novice rider’ will act on the instruction you give. The other candidate will watch the lesson, decide whether it’s valid and achieves the objectives, and give feedback.

The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.

Session 3

This session focuses on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.

You’ll ride a motorcycle and follow the ‘novice rider’ on the road. You’ll have to:

• give instructions
• correct any faults that they make
• direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment