CBT valid in Italy?

[KarenR]

My 18 year old son needs to purchase a motorbike/scooter to get himself to work. He tried to get the Patentino but felt the computer programme in broken English with no English explanation to the questions he got wrong was of no help. Also as a mother the prospect of him being authorised to ride even a 50cc scooter never actually having sat on one terrified me. My son took himself off to England and booked a training course, unfortunately he failed the theory test and thus has achieved CBT certificate but not full motorbike license. The trainers in UK have assured him that he can ride on "L" plates for up to 2 years legally with this CBT certificate anywhere in Europe. However, I have never seen a motorbike with learner plate (P here) and Italy does tend to make up its own rules. Does anyone know if CBT is valid here the same. We have asked at local ACI office and they didn't know and want to see the certificate which needs to be translated etc etc etc. I know he needs to learn to speak Italian, but he needs to get himself to work sooner!! Any information appreciated.

[juliancoll]

Sorry I cant help, but I nearly died when I read the title of this thread - take no notice - I have a warped mind.

[KarenR]

I obviously don't as I have no idea with what you confused the "Compulsory Bike Test". Probably best that you don't enlighten me.

[giovanni]

Originally Posted by KarenR

I obviously don't as I have no idea with what you confused the "Compulsory Bike Test". Probably best that you don't enlighten me.

The CBT stands for compulsory bike training, not test.In the uk everyone has to do one before being able to get on the road with L plates.[except full car driving licence holders pre 2001, for using mopeds] otherwise them too.
I see your problem,if your son was resident in the uk and rode to and around Italy with a bike up to 125cc with L plates everything would be fine.
But i am assuming he is resident in Italy,so would assume whatever is applied to the locals concerning riding bikes may apply to him......Even if it is only because of the problem you may have getting insurance for the bike.

[herealready]

my 14 yr old son just passed his patentino, and has an "ape", he was told at the test that 9 out of 10 fail.
He was also told by a friend that if you fail he knows a man who for 50 euros could obtain said document.
I am not suggesting this is what you should do, that is your decision, but this is Italy and this is what happens.
If your son is experienced in riding the bike but can't pass the Italian test, well it is an option. "naughty but Italian!"

[alan h]

Originally Posted by KarenR

I obviously don't as I have no idea with what you confused the "Compulsory Bike Test". Probably best that you don't enlighten me.

I think I've discovered what his problem is.

Found this on the web;-
"Cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) for people with depression and anxiety"


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[juliancoll]

Absolutely correct Alan. Well done.