Well the good news is that you probably won’t need anything as most CBT training centers provide everything you will require. Chose a center and get in touch with them to ask before you book.

This is another great reason to do your CBT on a scooter even if you are not sure that two wheels are for you yet. There is no reason to shell out on expensive gear before you have had a real taste of what it is like to be on the road for real.

If you are taking your own equipment for your CBT then you will need to check that it is of a suitable quality. An approved helmet is a must, and there is no point taking gloves with holes in them, or every instructors bugbear – trainers!

If you do want to make an investment before your CBT then I’d suggest that you start with gloves. Wearing a pair which have had a years worth of sweat in them is never to pleasant. Go to your local scooter shop and try on every pair. When you get the right fit it makes all the difference. Check that they are a secure fit buy waving your hand around to make sure they don’t slide off. Check that you are happy with the armour and padding they provide. You will probably end up buying a couple of pairs in the end so that you have a dry pair after a trip in the rain, so note any which may also be a good fit for next time.

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