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How long is a compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate valid?

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A CBT certificate is normally valid for two years. If you have not passed the relevant full test before it expires, complete CBT again before continuing to ride as a learner. Most new riders need CBT, but specific exemptions exist, including some existing licence entitlements; check the official rules for your circumstances.

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CBT is normally valid for two yearsReviewed guidance summary · The corrected practical-test prompt excludes people who are exempt from CBT; the validity answer remains two years.

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