You can book via our website or at www.dvs.gov.je Hard copy forms are available from your Parish Halls, all Motorcycle Dealers or the Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) at La Collette. Hard copy forms must be posted to the address provided with the required fee. Your training date and information pack will be sent to you a few days later.

FAQs – Jersey School of Motorcycling

Q: Will I need to book my theory test before CBT?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text] It is a good idea to take the motorcycle theory test before your CBT but at the moment it is not compulsory. Later in the year the law will be changing so that the theory test will have to be passed with DVS before you can take your CBT course. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: What time does the CBT start and how long does it take?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text] The course will last approximately 7 hours and start at either 8.00am; 8.30am; 10.30am or 11.00am (you must arrive at least 20 minutes before the start fo your course to all for registration and bikes to be checked). [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: What if I am unable to attend?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" min_height="" hover_type="none" link="" first="true"][fusion_text] Our fees are non-refundable unless a valid doctor’s certificate is produced. If you arrive late, do not turn up for your course, fail the eyesight test or due to a faulty or unroadworthy machine cannot start the course, then a further fee of £153.00 will be charged before a new course date is issued. You have the opportunity to advise us of your availability when you complete the application process however, if you wish to change your date you must advise us no later than the Tuesday before the weekend of your date. A small administration charge of £5.00 will be charged. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: English is not my first language. Can I still do CBT?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""] We do not have any foreign language instructors at the Jersey School of Motorcycling. It is therefore important that you have a reasonable standard of English and are able to understand what the Instructors are teaching you to be able to complete the course. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: Does it matter if I have never ridden a motorcycle?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""] The course is specifically designed for novice riders to provide them with the machine handling, road awareness and safety procedures necessary for safe riding. You don’t have to have had any previous experience. It may take further modules of training to obtain your CBT certificate at additional cost. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

What kind of clothing do I need?

We appreciate that the costs encountered when learning to ride a motorbike is expensive.

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What kind of motorcycle helmet do I need?

There’s much more to buying a helmet than choosing the colour or style that you

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Will I need to book my theory test before CBT?

It is a good idea to take the motorcycle theory test before your CBT

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How do I book a CBT?

You can book via our website or at www.dvs.gov.je Hard copy forms are available from

By admin|2019-05-20T15:33:19+00:00May 20th, 2019|CBT|0 Comments

What time does the CBT start and how long does it take?

The course will last approximately 7 hours and start at either 8.00am; 8.30am; 10.30am

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What if I am unable to attend?

Our fees are non-refundable unless a valid doctor’s certificate is produced. If you arrive late,

By admin|2024-01-08T17:33:54+00:00May 20th, 2019|0 Comments

English is not my first language. Can I still do CBT?

We do not have any foreign language instructors at the Jersey School of Motorcycling.

By admin|2019-05-27T15:32:01+00:00May 20th, 2019|0 Comments

I took my CBT in UK / Guernsey. Is it still valid?

No. If you are riding with a UK, or Guernsey CBT certificate you are riding

By admin|2019-05-20T14:49:15+00:00May 20th, 2019|0 Comments

Does it matter if I have never ridden a motorcycle?

The course is specifically designed for novice riders to provide them with the machine

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Where is the CBT course held?

Address for your CBT course: Gate 3 Bellozane Valley St Helier Note: please arrive

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