Can I fail my CBT?

Technically, you cannot “fail” a CBT in the same way you might fail a traditional test. However, your instructor must be confident that you can ride safely and responsibly on the road before issuing your CBT certificate. If they feel you need more time to build core skills such as bike control, road awareness, or understanding of basic
Highway Code principles, they may ask you to re-book and complete further training on another day.

This usually happens only when a rider isn’t yet ready to ride independently, as the CBT is designed primarily as a full-day training course rather than a formal exam. The focus is on ensuring you leave with the practical knowledge, confidence, and safety awareness required for everyday riding, rather than on “passing” or “failing” in a single attempt.