2020 Module 1 walk through with instructor (official test grounds)

here is a very useful video that me and the instructor thought you guys would find quite helpful in the buildup to you going for your module 1. hope you enjoy and i hope it helps!

[@kimbee2604]

Good luck to anyone who's following this video before the test. 👌👌👌

[@Asset_Relic]

Cheers literally tomorrow

[@callumdean]

Cheers. Got it next month. Super nervous for mod 1 but more relaxed about mod 2

[@ashleyhazell662]

@@callumdean got my mod1 in 3 days as I write this. It's mod2 that concerns me more, lots more variables on the open road!

[@haml97]

Much apparciated 🙈 tomorow

[@MotoCypher]

Got mine next week. Thanks for the good luck.

[@davidcrisp3853]

Passed my MOD1 last week. Sailed through first time. The guy in this video, Steve, is my instructor. Absolute legend of a bloke, his teaching style is fantastic and he really knows his stuff. He doesn't teach you to pass a test, he teaches you how to ride a bike and keep yourself safe.

[@MrSteve2714740]

Great vid Rickster. Was a pleasure to help you and your Channel out. Look forward to your next one. Cya soon mate. And in reply to Alan Longmore It is you mate. if you think by passing a CBT on a 10bhp 125 is anything like riding a 78bhp Z650 think again. Training is key and its proven to save lives. Surely that’s what counts, it has nothing to do with me getting “Rich” I do it because I want you guys out there to enjoy motorcycling for as many years as i have with very few incidences, 53 years in fact. 😀

[@rickrides7053]

Alright Steve 👍 👍 yeah it was a brilliant day, can't thank you enough for your time and invaluable information. I agree that the 650 compared to a 125 is so different and almost like starting to ride all over again. I do feel There are quite a few things to go through though in order to obtain the full license, especially if you already have your full car license but...that's out of everyone's hands apart from the DVSA and if this is the price to pay to get to ride these awesome machines then sign me up!!! I'm loving every second of it! Cheers Steve mate!!!!!

[@missajm5]

Im here 3 years later watching this preparing for my MOD1. Worried nerves will get the better of me and I'll mess up, but we'll see. Steve looks like a lovely instructor. If you can have a laugh. It makes it easier to control the nerves.

[@farazbaber7239]

Super video, but one thing he didn’t get right was the U-turn; the examiner expects a check over the shoulder as you begin the manoeuvre but he also expects a further look as you make the u-turn. I know this because my examiner failed the fella before me on this issue. This is meant to be a constructive comment based on my experience at the test centre.

[@Bandit19990]

It depends on how long you take to do the maneuver whether you would require another shoulder check.

[@NickyLong89]

The head part before you turn is his shoulder check 👍🏻

[@TronciM]

Correct. Left and right observations before moving off, right lifesaver as you start the manoeuvre, and another just before you turn

[@Magic_maga]

Brilliant video Rick. Steve seems a lovely instructor and very kind too helping you to film the whole process. Really helpful.

[@navt5532]

An absolute legend Steve. I've not come across anyone who can teach people how to ride than these guys. Bike Torque thank you for putting up with my stupidity and staying calm 😜

[@ksmgmedia]

Possibly the best video on this subject if ever seen. Booking lessons after my theory. This has helped a lot. Thank you 👍

[@gearedeagle6484]

This video is so helpful. Thank you to yourself and also that instructor for explaining everything so perfectly.

[@jobourne2126]

This has been really helpful....have my mod one in about 5wks! I like that you get to see two views... both watching from the ‘outside’ and ‘the rider view’ .....really helps to know/see what you should be doing, I know the figure of 8 would have confused me if I hadn’t seen it on here! The tips about the speeds for the stop and the cone swerve are great - glad I could see the mph speeds on the bike as that is what I’m used to!! Thank you.

[@aidenscott71]

Just passed my mod one today! Absolutely chuffed to bits

[@rickrides7053]

Woooooooooooooo!!!!! Sorry mate I've just seen this!! I bet your mod 2 is done now too aye haha ride safe buddy :)

[@aidenscott71]

@@rickrides7053 yep all done thank goodness!

[@rickrides7053]

@@aidenscott71 go on maaaaatteeeee!!!! 👍👍👍👍 how amazing is the feeling of being told you've passed? I'll never forget it!!

[@aidenscott71]

@@rickrides7053 very relieved as it was very stop start with covid restrictions and got it passed just before the third lockdown!

[@syzsounds]

Came from the Bike Torque Facebook page to watch this , Steve and Ken are both friends and were both of my instructors, I had a whale of a time learning with them and have been on many rides with both of them, If you look closely at the Colwick site you will probably see the skid mark of mine ... I managed that with the front wheel locked up and stayed on ... Steve b*llocked me so bad ! Liking the channel mate , Good luck and stay safe.

[@curtishunt2899]

Thank you for this video! I found it invaluable and Steve’s tips were spot on. Took my Mod 1 earlier today and breezed through with no faults. Mod 2 next week. Fingers crossed.

[@adds41]

Hi Rick, got my mod one soon informative and helpful, takes the unknown out of the equation, many thanks looking forward to mod two sequel.

[@kaleemmajid2707]

Yes mate, thanks to you and the bike torque guys for sharing this information for all us to learn from 💯👊🏽👍🏾👌🏾

[@truedawglbg2074]

Brilliant vid mate great of Steve your instructor for letting you film him this as definitely gave me a heads up for April 20th respect 👍

[@bradismint]

Got my MOD 1 test next week and this video has helped me prepare for it. Thank you for making it

[@locorc9989]

Watched this video before going for my Mod 1 and I passed! Watching this certainly put my mind at ease before going.

[@janef4590]

What a lovely guy! I hope when I do my Mod 1 I get an instructor as lovely as him! 😁🤞🤞💪👏

[@snatr]

Love the video. I'm from the U.S.- Can't believe what they make you guys go through over there. But you're much better riders for it I'm sure 👍

[@zzaacckk123]

Passed my mod 1 today thanks to this video!! Thanks for uploading. Turns out watching KZbin is good for something! 😅 Mod 2 on the 28th 🤘

[@rickrides7053]

Ahhh man thank you for that!!!! Im glad it helped!!!!! So happy for you!! How'd your mod 2 go?

[@zzaacckk123]

@@rickrides7053 Yes mate passed that also! Probably see you around Nottingham 😉🤘

[@linepulse]

Brilliant video. I really enjoy his constructive feedback and his approach is extremely uplifting and confidence building in his students is brilliant and super important. Great instructor.

[@Justinfoley63]

Excellent video mate, watched a few mod 1 vids and this one is the best, some great tips there especially with the slalom and positioning for the swerve avoidance 👌 hopefully theses help me come Monday 👍

[@ashleyhazell662]

What a great instructor this guy is. I hope mine is this good when I start this weekend.

[@brianhull5125]

That what a great insight…and it’s the first time I’ve seen the swerve test properly….you’ve really put my mind at ease…cheers 👍🏼

[@Pipetopipebushman]

Cheers Rick, enjoyed that. I've got mine coming up soon

[@paulbaldock4826]

Such a cool instructor, you don't know how lucky you are

[@pixelbatz]

Love this. I have my training today so watching this before I go in 🙏🏽

[@owencobb91]

Hi rick great video I am finding these extremely helping to what us next. I have my theory test next week and on to mod1 and then mod2. So this is giving me a Hugh insight. Good luck for your test I don’t blame you for not mentioning it until it’s over wise move not to put too much pressure on yourself but good luck for whenever it is.

[@rickrides7053]

Hi Owen! Thanks for watching, I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! Its my first time ever doing anything like this lol. I just thought a good look into the mod 1 might make people see its not that scary and take the plunge to ditch the L plates lol. Thanks so much buddy:)

[@Shteeve82]

What a top bloke that instructor is. Sounds like a really nice, helpful guy!

[@johnquinn6764]

Great instructor, got mine on Monday Great video thanks

[@moustafamortada]

Best one I’ve seen so far. Thanks

[@VStrom2019]

Fantastic and extremely helpful video, thanks man for your effort and time, much appreciated 👍

[@onyourbike5423]

Hey Rick just wanted to say love the videos... I've been inspired to start recording myself on my own lxr, keep it up mate

[@rickrides7053]

Hey man, thanks for the support! Ahh great stuff man, ill have to check it out. Top man 👍👍👍👍

[@1965computer]

hi I have been to burton test centre today .. big heads up to LCD and dave. very professional and fantastic experience. (completed my mod 1 and passed YAY I passed thank you LCD training) 👍

[@EkosFoxLeviathan]

Just at the end I realised that this was in Notts so I went back on the video and confirmed it was the same school I took my CBT and will be training for A2 in Jan. I did have a change to talk with Steve but my instructor for the day was Lee. Very helpful video! :)

[@bradhiggs1200]

This boosted my confidence massively

[@booshallmighty]

This video is Gold, pure Gold. Big thanks to Steve and yourself. Got mine on Monday 🤢

[@actionmanuk5992]

Good video mate I've got my test this Monday some good advice from this

[@raceface119]

Thanks for sharing! Got my MOD1 tomorrow.

[@timmcleoduk]

:D Great video! I'm learning at the moment with Steve (instructor in the video). He's a total legend!!!!

[@rickrides7053]

Ahhh sweet man!! Yeah he will have you passed and riding confidently in no time! He's a absolutely great bloke. 👍

[@gmantoon]

What a great video just passed my theory test not even sat on a big bike yet cabt wait to get learning now

[@ng51jlo]

Nice video and great instructor doing mine soon

[@grevesonmac]

Hi mate, i have my mod 1 in 2 days. I have practiced all of these but have also found this very helpful thanks

[@darkwarrior6465]

i am seriously thinking of taking my bike test and this has gone a long way as what to expect, thanks for uploading

[@rickrides7053]

hey man no worries! unfortunately the audio isnt very clear in places but we only had the one chance to film so i had to upload what we got! some parts are better than others though so atleast it helps a little but aye lol. yeah go for it! it was something i didnt think i was able to do but ended up being one of the most amazing experiences of my life! thank you for watching!

[@johnwaller4033]

This is great what this gentleman as done for you and for us to see thanks steve

[@richieharkness5535]

Awesome video, mate.... Hugely helpful... Thankyou very much 😁

[@scrumpymanjack]

Well done. You got this down. Have to say that it all looks a little daunting to newbie riders (like me) but I know that it's an absolute doddle once you've been riding a month or two.

[@valentinoantonov8835]

Very helpful indeed . Great work on behalf of RickRides. We need more content mate.

[@JAY_LEAN-SCG]

Nice mate. Appreciate the video.💯 2 +half day Training, Mod 1 and mod 2 starting next sunday. Feel like im well prepared. ✔

[@JAY_LEAN-SCG]

Ps subscribed and hit that bell bro. 👊

[@Marek_]

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@AndrewPalmerRussell]

Thank you for your video. Much appreciated. A great help.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Very comprehensive bro. Well done 💯

[@NickyLong89]

Really good video. Currently learning with Steve, top guy and you can tell he’s a really good rider. Really knows what he’s talking about. Very much enjoying my lessons with him so far. I assume you’ve passed both your mod1 and mod2 now?

[@corbkuroski1558]

Watched lived 4 of ur vids today. Hope ur still posting to this day

[@leepearce787]

Great vid mate, got mine tommorow.

[@MrExpert346]

I failed my mod1 last year, really lucky that they let you do this training on the actual mod1 site! I have my test booked next week, the u turn I didn't know you could stop before the turn I thought it was one movement?

[@AJG76]

very good thank you! Got mine in the morning:)

[@craigspratt8097]

Wicked video. Got my mod 1 two weeks tomorrow then mod 2 a week later if i pass.

[@theinformant6704]

Big help. Thanks. I can never get it up to speed for the emergency stop or the swerve. Think i take the speed off just before tbe cameras. Well fingers crossed i pass today....🤞

[@mikeflanagan7139]

That was brilliant, thank you, and thanks to the instructor too.

[@nathanwilson4434]

Had my first lesson today, mod1 on Tuesday! 😛 can’t wait!

[@riverhuntersuk7387]

Did you pass?

[@nathanwilson4434]

@@riverhuntersuk7387 certainly did and passed my mod2 this week too!!!

[@riverhuntersuk7387]

@@nathanwilson4434 Well do e brother... Ride safe.

[@nathanwilson4434]

@@riverhuntersuk7387 thanks bro 😎

[@Official_MTMRealistAJAY23]

Thinking about taking my test soon wonna ride a bike asap looks fun but everything is a leading curve allot of my mates, famlee are trying to tell me not to get a bike as there dangerous but I enjoy riding bikes, in life if somethings dangerous you just gotta be more careful

[@trayagullis2882]

Ive been taught to do a left and right shoulder check before moving out from parked bay!

[@tomtilley8660]

wished i'd had this video 10 yr ago when i did my mod 1 failed 3 times due to nerve's well i am 58 now lol.and yes i did go onto pass my mod 2 and recently did the north west 500 in scotland which was a total of 1,600 miles from where i live .also i still use the shoulder check's ...anyway brilliant video keep up the good work

[@grahamknight2339]

So you don't have to use indicators on the test circuit?

[@State6]

Good job mate!! 👍🏻

[@rickrides7053]

cheers buddy :)

[@sobek]

the instructor made it look so easy

[@DaveLowe28]

17:31 you can see a little wobble because you were aiming to stop right next to the line. The easiest way is to simply do a tight U turn and don't look for the line, if you end up a couple of feet away from the line (but obviously still between) then that's perfectly acceptable.

[@faizg8324]

This is really helpful watch for a basic rider. had my cbt for 5 years, finally passed my theory this week and booked myself a mod 1 for next week, no lessons apart from this vid. Hope they allow me to take it on my sym symphony 125?

[@ChrisLimey]

Did you pass mod 1?

[@TronciM]

Only if you're doing your A1

[@chrismo3142]

Rick, how many lessons did you have before taking your mod 1 & 2? (Not including CBT)

[@ktmexc1254]

I’m 17 and I’ve done my theory test for a car but because lockdown hit I haven’t been able to do my driving test so I’ve got my CBT next Friday and I’m going to buy a motorbike but if I wanna do my full license on a motorbike do I have to do another theory

[@samchilton1037]

yes mate you'll have to pass a theory and hazard perception for motorcycle to go for a full license, but because of your age youll have to go through "progressive access"

[@callumdean]

Lol I'll probs be crying from nerves even on my training of the u turn 😂😂 got it next month but so nervous especially in the wet

[@antm5867]

I have question: I have booked for A1 mod 1 test I have tried to find if my moped sym fiddle 2 125 is allowed to use for the test?

[@thotfeline5864]

I'm no expert but I think if it's road legal (tax, mot and insured) you can, but I think it might restrict you to only autos if its an auto

[@antm5867]

Thank you for your reply really appreciate.

[@faizg8324]

Great question and did you take the test? i have a sym symphony 125 also not on the official list. I wrote into DVSA as I booked my mod 1 for next week without realising.

[@cgzsqueek1984]

@rickrides i am rewatching this over and over as i have just passed my theory on the 11th of june and got my mod1 on 8th of july it has only took 37years of my life and only took 5 years of riding to get it sorted and missing your videos man

[@cgzsqueek1984]

Also you have given me the inspiration Togo for my big bike test if it was not for you I would be still not even thinking about it

[@paulcummins5231]

I'm over 50 what do I need to do to get a full licence. Do I need to do mod 1 and 2.

[@nyxx6431]

Don't know if you've got sorted yet, but you need to first get a provisional license, then your CBT and theory test. From there you will have a restricted license to a 125cc bike with no highway/motorway access and no passengers. To get a full A category license with direct access you have to then complete your mod 1 & 2 on a category A bike which if I remember is like 550cc and over. Hope this helps. :)

[@Craigm49]

That was brilliant mate good luck with your test. Doing my soon

[@rickrides7053]

ahh man thank you so much!! cheers :)

[@Enduro262]

Nice 1 bud doing mine today

[@rickrides7053]

Ayyee no worries man!! And bloody good luck!! Don't over think it :) if not today then the next time so don't worry yourself :)

[@dawidgogacz]

Thank you

[@bevgeorge3942]

I failed my last one struggled moving the bike for parking but failed as I did my hazard avoidance, did the cones too much throttle and missed the box 😔 re test Friday

[@STEALTH1DAN]

That swerve test scares me! I will tell how it goes in a few months 😕

[@abbas1234]

Quick question , was you riding a 125 before your mod1 or did you just do your CBT and go straight into mod1/2

[@rickrides7053]

Hey man 👍 I was riding a 125 for about 3 months before hand :) thank you for watching dude.

[@l1tsify950]

I done mine at Enfield, everything was good, as soon as I came out the gate didn't realize there was a rock and stepped on it dropping the bike, Examiner said no one saw that, park your bike in the bay. Glad I passed LoL

[@rickrides7053]

Aayyeeeeee well done on passing dude!! Hahaha sounds like you got a bang on examiner then mate 👍👍 mine failed me for 1kph too slow through the swerve haha buzzing for you! Only one test awwy my dude 👍👍

[@l1tsify950]

@@rickrides7053 remember as long as you do everything legal and safely you will pass. GOODLUCK

[@faizg8324]

Got mine at Enfield next week. Doing it on my 125 moped. Any tips?

[@markfreeman2139]

Hi rick When have you got your mod1 test

[@rickrides7053]

Hi buddy, I'm trying to keep that to myself lol but it is very soon, I didn't want to say when and gibe myself too much pressure to pass lol. But pass or fail ill still be letting you know the outcome:)cheers for watching buddy.

[@nickharker6299]

Watched this video about 20 times in preparation for my MOD1 on Wednesday and got a pass👍👍 2 minor faults 48kph and 49kph on emergency stop and swerve test. Fantastic and informative video, well done👍

[@oldfartuk]

nice upload .. Thanks

[@focusmicro]

Crazy they give you another chance if your not fast enough on the speed run, but not a slow, foot down during u-turn (fail). meh!

[@Gogetalou]

Ahh I did like this test center at nottingham.

[@SparkyScuba]

Great Video... Did you Record your Mod2 ?

[@BiscuitFaceGaming]

thats what im looking for lol. enjoyed the first.. was looking forward to the second

[@pharforth019]

Ey up Ricky looking good m8! When's yor test?

[@rickrides7053]

Hi mate, thanks a lot! Test day is soon lol, I didn't want to mention when because I didn't want too much pressure on me with every one knowing haha, but its soon mate:)

[@adamrobinson4375]

I'm a little concerned with the U turn. How I was taught was you get the two shoulder checks in, proceed to ride up the left hand white line, you would then perform a right life saver, return your head back to centre for a second, and then commit to the turn. At no point have I seen anyone pull of, stop alongside the white line to do the lifesaver, them commit to the turn. Has anyone passed a mod1 doing this just out of interest? I have a full bike license just for reference. ** Instructor seems really approachable and friendly with his students!

[@liam-lh2nm]

Got theory august and mod1 September time and October mod 2 really stressful with the theory because i must pass it to do the test ive booked ans payed deposit for

[@Bob-ts2tu]

I can't hear what the instructor is saying

[@Cookie69697]

Great video I have my training day 28th Oct and my mod 1 Nov 1st how can I fail 😂 just watch me. Will post back 🥷🥷 thanks for posting 👌🏽

[@kimbee2604]

We have much more cones and we have to work with digital corrector for speed ans slow motion (12 seconds) funny to see in your country 😉

[@tyronedarlow5339]

I AV got my mod one Thur morning am craping my sen AV got a 4hr lesson on Wednesday

[@lesclark2407]

Very good but found it hard to hear the instructor .

[@martingale7760]

One big thing , everytime you stop you should take it out of gear,

[@lequsejones5384]

Looks useful but unfortunately the sound isn't great. I wish I could have heard him better.

[@terefere4731]

when u got on bike u expect check left back and right