MOD 1 2019 - UK Motorbike Test - Live Footage with Commentary (1/7)

[@C9S1]

Here's the playlist for all my Mod 1 and Mod 2 videos in order, enjoy! kzbin.info/aero/PLhSEwQBZQJww7TNRadlJX7aSzy7SybmUY

[@hennersss]

The test isn't identical on the AM category

[@billedwards7980]

Got my mod 1 tomorrow absolutely bricking it

[@wallycustard1340]

I was told that you can take the figure 8 as wide as you want, so I went via Cardiff (I live in Barnsley).

[@C9S1]

Wally Custard This made me laugh more than I should have 😂😂 Real question is did you pass then?

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

ss ss legend has it that he went so wide he ended up in the irish sea

[@inlinescreamer]

He's still doing it. 😂

[@RM-qm6op]

Hor Net lmfao 😂

[@dre6476]

Think he got lost on the way 🤣

[@a_wise_young_man752]

I crashed through the metal railings, shot down a banking into a river and was washed up fifteen and a half miles away.I must contact the test centre to see whether or not I passed.

[@C9S1]

Judging by the standard of riding I see today you probably did, congrats!

[@rainbowbroom8335]

1 minor

[@potnoodles4life171]

@@rainbowbroom8335 bwahaha

[@scrumpymanjack]

You may be wise, but you sure ain't funny.

[@vincewooo]

I watched this video a lot of times and I just passed my Mod 1 test today, so thank you ! It's really helpful!

[@C9S1]

no problem! glad it helped you

[@RM-qm6op]

Juna Gest How did it go?

[@danielgaughran-vazquez2018]

Well that examiner was a barrel of laughs, didn’t sound like he even wanted to be there

[@TR_Tree_Killer]

This comment happened to come up just as the examiner was speaking for the first time and I was thinking exactly the same. Meant I spent the whole video chuckling as he walked about looking grumpy. 🤣🤣

[@JJBgamertag]

My instructor is exactly the same as him

[@marialomas7455]

I just want to say your video has been an inspiration to me! I have watched it over and over and this morning I passed my mod 1 with zero minors!!! Im so happy!!! Now to watch your mod 2 videos to get my full licence!

[@b0mbst3r]

Passed my MOD 1 today, 0 rider faults! I was so nervous for it, but watched this video a few times the night before and it made me feel better about it. Thank you, and to anyone else; good luck!

[@prekshaukvlogs]

Have you taken training course before going to practical?

[@b0mbst3r]

@@prekshaukvlogs I did a day training with a local riding school the week before my test.

[@Bikersnod]

Passed my Mod 1 this morning! Must’ve seen this video at least a dozen times. Thank you for the upload, super useful

[@Brothy]

Just passed my mod 1 this afternoon, albeit with five faults. I got a fault for going too wide in the figure of eight so just keep that in mind if you're taking it in 2022.

[@sdqsdq6274]

bloody hell easy peasy , only hard part is to remember the route .

[@jimwitt21]

The examiner will help you on directions, if in doubt about where to go, ask and they'll give further instructions

[@Elmantukas]

After all these years your video is still super valid and great! Done my mod1 today and was told by the examiner that it was a textbook example, cant complain about that! Watching all these videos definitely helped, many thanks!

[@naitranaitra8196]

Passed today (uxbridge ) with 0 faults, Ive been watching your videos religiously, thanks for the help veer!

[@RichardsAquarium]

whats uxbridge test centre like im doing mine there soon

[@Matt7R]

Got my mod 1 tomorrow morning, then mod 2 in the afternoon. Watched your videos multiple times as they're still relevant! Thanks for uploading these. Fingers crossed I get it done as smoothly as you did! Cheers

[@kirby2kirby]

All good ?

[@Matt7R]

@@kirby2kirby I passed!! Full bike licence now mine 😁

[@huntingsniperyt]

​@Matt7R hey congratulations... i have my mod 1 on the 16th of november 2023.. how was your mod1 and 2 experience?

[@SonOfMiguel]

Been riding for 3 years but still love watching these clips

[@salimsheikh2580]

What a sick guy! Thinking of going for the full license soon and this video is exactly what I needed. Nice one bro, God bless you

[@C9S1]

Go for it, that's why I made the video! Thanks for the appreciation, hope it goes well

[@ABell676]

Passed the test, I'm positive this video played a part in it. Thanks 👍🏻

[@C9S1]

Thank you, have fun!

[@debianowns4393]

Got mine in 3 days, this is very helpful. Thanks.

[@C9S1]

Glad to hear thanks, good luck with yours and (try to) have fun!

[@diesalweasel]

Debian owns did you pass

[@debianowns4393]

James Birkin I sure did :)

[@C9S1]

Congrats!

[@debianowns4393]

Thanks dude, got mod 2 booked for the 28th of this month!

[@jakeverheyden2589]

Thanks man, watched this 3 times before my test just passed this morning. ❤

[@nineel7395]

Nice video! I Passed my MOD 1 just before Christmas with no minors and until lockdown lets me do my MOD 2 I'll keep reliving the glory watching others doing their MOD 1 tests!

[@C9S1]

I shall be there for it! And here I am still during lockdown replying to comments 6 months late. You are among the lucky ones 😂

[@12345liberty]

Passed my mod 1 in Bristol the other day so glad that’s over! Your video helped me a lot now to focus on mod 2, many thanks 👍🏻

[@benrobertson4966]

Had my mod 1 today and passed 0 minors thanks for the video helped me alot and 7 years later and still helping people out top guy

[@lucb6768]

Thanks for uploading this! I had my MOD 1 and 2 this week and passed both without minors. Your videos definitely helped, so thank you 🙏

[@alextatan1484]

Here I am learning by myself because every riding schools in my area are booked for the next 5 months👍🏼. Thank you for this video!

[@agamingplayer2469]

howd it go?

[@davelamlu]

Thanks for your video , passed my mod 1 today your video really helped me visualise what I had to do and your tips were very helpful. On to Mod 2 :)

[@VASILLEVSKI1878]

Passed Mod 1 with zero minors. Thank you for this video! On to preparing for mod 2 :)

[@turboman9471]

Just booked mine up today, nervous now. Will definitely be watching this video a few more times.

[@user-br3ed9be1r]

Thank you, found this incredibly helpful I passed last week. One thing to also remember is, after the figure of 8 don't drive directly at the examiner drive to the left or to the right of him.I was told by my teacher that this could be seen as dangerous and could stop the test.

[@C9S1]

Glad to hear that, congrats! Never heard of that one before

[@user-br3ed9be1r]

Thanks, just thought it was worth a mention.

[@LucasFoy-p5f]

Well done mate, no lifesaver before turning on the u turn, not sure if that was a minor in 2019, but it is now.

[@stewartnorton6386]

Dude passed Mod 1 today. Cheers for video really helped a lot without a doubt best mod1 video on you tube. I gave it once last view before I set off this morning...onto Mod 2 👍

[@rhinotron666]

This video Is perfect. Thanks. Its settled down alot of nerves and I know now roughly what to expect when I eventually take my test.

[@dave1772]

thanks for this, watched it several times before my mod 1 test today and passed - failed it last week due to skid on emergency stop, but this week all fine. This video was a huge help, especially the commentary. Cheers !!

[@C9S1]

thank you not a problem, glad to hear that!

[@tadbarker7082]

excellent video. Thanks for doing it. Been watching these vids for help...I'm booked in for my test in June (2023).

[@jakemills7612]

God send with this vid. Booked my DAS in march, been riding a 125 for a few months already and i'm dying for more power

[@jakemills7612]

@Jay M Nah mate, just tired of having to downshift to 4th or 3rd gear when i go up a slight hill. It should be 250cc max for a CBT imo

[@C9S1]

@@jakemills7612 A 125 is just a gateway...and you quickly want more and more haha. Couldn't agree more with the having to change gears too much on 125s. It's amazing how on a powerful / big engine bike - like 1000cc - first and second gear is all you need in a city!

[@Oparith]

thanks for the clip!! passed this morning no minors, you've helped a lot!

[@downdroneservices8910]

Thank you, if you fail just consider it a rehearsal

[@johnreynolds2055]

Outside the instructors house ready to ride to the test. Wish me luck, thanks for the video and the voice over it helps so much

[@JohnHarris-ri4ev]

John Reynolds did you pass?

[@Ijumpandfly]

Hour ago passed mod 1 ! Clean sheet. Thank you for sharing! 3 weeks time mod 2 and must pass without problems, ride safe guys.

[@C9S1]

No prob and congrats, good luck with your mod 2!

[@pauldavies5199]

Passed my test in 2000 doing the direct access, found it very interesting to see what's involved these days. Onto your mod 2 video now

[@C9S1]

It's a good watch to see what's changed, especially when you've got the comfort of already having the licence haha

[@chris-ip4pk]

I had the best mod 1 and 2 Instructors ever at Burton test centre... Cheers lads.

[@TheRickyhorsted]

Got my test next month so watching this like every day thank you how the video as it gives me a good idea of what to expect

[@cwuzii]

Very helpful video! Had my mod 1 at 9am this morning in -2 freezing cold haha. I watched a few of these videos last night at midnight, it was easy enough and went very fast, I passed with no minors. The videos definitely helped easing pressure so thank you :))

[@C9S1]

Congrats not a problem, no minors in -2 weather is something to be proud of haha

[@MrNewyork1975]

cwuzii Congrats dude I passed my MOD one seven years ago!! I got one minor and then two minors on my MOD two. Goodluck with your test on the road.

[@cwuzii]

Thank you very much both! As soon as this snow goes I'll be cracking on with it :))

[@bammyjastard]

Thanks for this. Passed my mod 1 today first time. Very anxious during my training day yesterday so i was quite nervous. The test centre was an hours ride away so i think that helped a bit. There were 2 of us and i was second. I passed with one minor. Thought id struggle most with the slalom and figure of 8. All went well. Came to the hazard avoidance and i thought id screwed it up. First pass, i was concerned with speed and completely missed the hazard. Apologised. He said no problem as he knew i was nervous. Second time i was slow at 41kmph. 3rd time i thought id let off the throttle too early, but had gained enough momentum so it got me at 50kmph. Phew! Very pleased with the 1 minor. Looking forward to booking my mod 2 asap and finally ditching my l plates and selling my 125. Im 50 so better late than never 😊

[@stewartnorton6386]

Failed my first mod 1 back at beginning of December all practicing had gone well and I was ready to go for it. Moving bike fine, slalom knocked the very first cone !!! Never done it in all my practicing...thought oh well at least I've now got this experience under my belt just book another....and we all know what happened next. God knows when I'll get to take again 😕

[@C9S1]

At least we have dates for lockdown to be over now which is great! Don't be put off or disheartened, just remember it basically all comes down to nerves. Exactly, you'll pick it up in no time again - all the skills you've learned is there 👍 Treat / pretend the test is like a practice runs, that really helps Btw for the slalom, common mistake people do is swerving in and out to narrowly next to the cones (it's the natural thing to do). The best thing to actually do is to go in and out using as much space as you have - it makes it so much easier. There are technically no rules with how wide you can go! Let me know if you want more clarity on what I mean by that

[@rossgraham8289]

Thank you for posting this video. It really helped me to get through my mod 1 test... Which I passed today. Cheers.

[@zyghom]

thank you very much for your video - it helped me a lot. Btw I passed yesterday without even minor fault - the guys in Farnborough are SUPERB (examiners) - very calm, motivating and ... human. Lets see what I will say after mod 2 exam next week ;-)

[@deepdiverdan2746]

I have my mod 1 in 12 hours. Excited and nervous! 😁😆

[@Jordan4601]

Got my mod 1 today at 2pm, its currently 4:28am. Can't sleep but this video is helping me relax!

[@C9S1]

Didn't know I'd be the one to cure insomnia haha, hope it went well for you!

[@Jordan4601]

ss ss bloody passed didn't i, 4 minors but a pass is a pass, mod2 on the 22nd. Not as worried about this mod2 but the nerves will still be there.

[@chris-ip4pk]

Did you pass. Mod2

[@Jordan4601]

chris vann yes mat first time, 4 minors

[@jazmx91]

Got my A1 test on Monday the 18th , funny enough I passed my A2 licence February 2017 ( as I was 21 ) and now I’m doing my upgrade to get my lovely 636 ninja , I’ve been riding my ninja 300 since the day I passed in 2017 and im very humble but as confident as I am I hate tests lol , just seeing this makes me remember that feeling in my stomach when doing my mod 1 all those years ago haha . Thank you for the video bro it definitely puts me at ease a little and who knows if all goes well you’ll see my 2021 mod 1 video as Amy first upload 😉

[@sebode87]

Did you pass?

[@veldringr]

I passed my MOD1 for DAS yesterday with no faults, riding a Honda Hornet. Your video helped me greatly on this, to familiarise myself with the order and process. Thank you! My examiner was great and tried to take away the stress by pulling jokes before we started. I really needed that, as I dropped the bike while on the road the previous day, and went to the test with a sprained ankle, an injured knee, and a lot of disappointment.

[@Sbrumtwn]

Was it exactly the same as this? This one was from 2019?

[@veldringr]

@@Sbrumtwn Yes it is exactly the same still.

[@paulnolan6866]

I was about to do my mod 1 and 2 but then covid hit while I already bought an sv650. Needless to say I now have 10 points on my driving license.

[@ciars11]

😂😂

[@jayjackson9112]

Thats what you get for stopping! 😂 (Assuming you was pulled)

[@MarcBirks]

this video is most helpful, got my MOD1 on Friday, wish me luck.

[@HappySquiddy]

Passed my MOD 1 a few days ago. Thanks very much for all your videos. I watched them religiously in preparation and they were a tremendous help. On to Mod 2!

[@C9S1]

Just a bit late here but no problem at all mate, glad to hear it! Hope Mod 2 was a success too and you're riding around

[@HappySquiddy]

@@C9S1 Yes indeed sir! Mod 2 passed. Enjoying an SV650S now - big upgrade from my 125 haha. Many thanks again, hope you're doing well yourself.

[@petrohasan]

You are a legend. Used your vids to prepare for the Mod 1 and 2 tests. Helped a lot. Thank you.

[@C9S1]

Glad you're finding them useful, good luck when you come to do it!

[@maverickryu]

Passed my Mod-1 yesterday(28/06/22) in Uxbridge, thanks a lot for this video was very helpful. I was nervous about getting the right speed for the last 3 manouvers as during my training i barely hit 50kmph, but i would say that in the actual test there is a lot of space to gain high speed, so please dont worry at all, i completed the emergency stop at 61kmph and hazard avoidance at 54kmph. Once again thanks for this video, next up Mod-2 very soon.

[@5tevieb954]

I hit exactly the same speeds today

[@agamingplayer2469]

what bike do you use for mod 1?

[@HardcoreBrendan]

I just this same guy for my MOD1 in Enfield! He started talking and I was like “hold on, that’s your man from the KZbin video I’ve watched 50 times!” Thanks for making the video. Definitely helped. I got a clean sheet. Mod 2 booked for Letchworth as I feel it’ll be an easier ride.

[@C9S1]

Hahaa that's brilliant, you deserved the real deal after watching it that many times. Aced it as well, congrats! For sure, you can guarantee Letchworth will be much better. Passed through it a few times (trying to avoid A1 traffic of course...) good roads and design. Rare these days...

[@sisterblister8782]

Thanks mate! I took my Mod 1 a couple of months ago now and watched this before and it really helped. I passed first time! 😎 Then I watched your Mod 2 video and passed my Mod 2 two weeks ago first time! 👍🏼😉

[@C9S1]

Glad to hear I helped, congrats!

[@oliveranthony7012]

Passed MOD 1 today with no minors (yay). Really helpful vid dude, you seemed calm. I was a bag of nerves! Thought I would add a few tips which helped me. 1.Get a good instructor - My instructor has been brilliant and all of the manoeuvres were performed in a smaller space than the test, i.e. cones in slalom were about 1 step closer together. 2.Get good with the back brake - Back brake is your friend at slow speed, really helps balance the bike. 3. Figure of 8 - Give yourself lots of room, and go a little faster (1-2mph) than you think. The bike will lean further and turn tighter (strange I know). 4.Look where you want to go, SS SS is great at that, check the video out spot on! With the Slalom, look at the cone after the one you're heading towards. As soon as I learnt that, had it nailed. 5. ABS - If you don't have ABS on the emergency stop, don't use the back brake. Moto GP riders don't ever use it. Obviously use common sense, if it's wet you might need to. But compared to what I practised on there is soon much room and loads of grip (in the dry). Definitely practise with cones closer together than they will be on the test. Honestly felt like I had so much room with everything!! Really enjoyed it in the end and found it easy (can say that now). Good luck to anyone going for a MOD 1. Now... on to MOD 2.

[@C9S1]

Congrats, you clearly know your stuff too and mastered it! Everyone's different at handling stress but being calm and collected makes all the difference, especially when you hear that gate slam shut. Really appreciate you dropping all those extra tips for other people, they're all very helpful. Especially with 5 - it's such a common failing point for new riders with little experience doing their test locking up their rear wheels because of that, and they don't have full appreciation that it needs to be applied gently. While some might not agree on 0% use of rear breaks for it, I guess it's a fool proof way of not locking them up haha! You should be looking forward for the MOD 2 then, it will just be a nice ride out for you - good luck with that

[@oliveranthony7012]

Thank you! No problem, thought that one would be controversial (no.5). The bike I was riding (Z650) was a twin and that has so much engine braking when left in second. Day to day I would use the back brake. Put to pass the test, nice little trick ;). Keep the vids coming, have a nice delivery! Olly

[@HalfdeadRider]

Can not see all the tips, only shows up to half way through No. 3 no 'read more' option, this tends to happen when there is a large comment from a mobile device and you are on a laptop/computer.

[@zombiedeathkill666]

Brilliant video thanks for posting, got my mod1 test in 2 days and keep watching your vid to help with nerves!!!

[@oliw3664]

Thanks mate. As a result of your guidance I passed first time today. Cheers.

[@smickles9]

Don't use your emergency cut off switch unless it's an emergency. You can fail your test if you do

[@C9S1]

The bike was almost stolen / recovered prior to the test (as you can see the missing barrel) and the examiner knew about this before I started - so using the kill switch was the only way. But you're absolutely right, it shouldn't be used in that situation.

[@smickles9]

ss ss good man! 🖒

[@potnoodles4life171]

Yeah was wondering why he did that thought nobody else noticed

[@paulhope3401]

I didn't know that. No one ever told me. Can't remember if I did it or not but I still passed.

[@MrNewyork1975]

I passed my MOD 1 in 2011 then my MOD 2 a few weeks after that!! For some reason this came up in my feed and wow it takes me back.

[@C9S1]

Good memories I'd imagine! Always gonna be nicer watching this safely on the other side

[@relaxationstation2639]

best helpfull videos ive found so far really well done passed my theory and cbt just about to start my lessons 17th next month these videos are really helping me thanks alot keep up the good work :)

[@C9S1]

Thank you so nice to see comments like this! Congrats on passing them and now the fun really begins for you haha, good luck with it

[@relaxationstation2639]

thanks dude and your welcome keep up the good work :)

[@paulmoore3629]

I have my MOD 1 on Friday at Enfield so this was a very useful guide indeed, thanks for taking the effort for us.

[@omugz9444]

I will be starting my DAS Training soon. This videos was concise and to the point. Thank you for the Upload.

[@C9S1]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated. You'll have a lot of fun and hope it goes well for you

[@omugz9444]

ss ss just wanted to say I failed Mod1 the first time on May 18th 2017. Had my second attempt at Mod1 on 22/06/17 (during Ramadan). Passed today. I have been watching your other videos for Mod2 and show me tell me. Your videos are brilliant. Thank you for the time you've taken to these educational videos. Omar -Birmingham. uk.

[@AnythingForSouls]

its still the same for anyone wondering now. also if you struggle like i did with the wheeling it back using the seat i pushed it forward using the handle bars turning it so it was infront of the box then just wheeling it back again using the handle bars. also with the figure of 8 I had to REALLY push the guy to admit i could go between the first set of yellow if needed but he said it wasn't good control though so it does seem as if that one is down to how the instructor feels. Its also helpful i found to ask what the speed was on the control stop just so you have a rough idea what you were doing for your 2 that speed matters so you know to go for the same feeling if its right and do not look at the speedo its what failed me on my first one i hit the blue cone on the swerve because i glanced down to check my speed.

[@Tuppoo94]

In Finland the handling test goes like this: 1) 20 meters (65 feet) straight on, stop, then a U-turn to the left, stop again, then a figure eight starting with a U-turn to the left again. All of this is done at a slow walking pace, using the clutch and the rear brake to maintain speed, and the rider is only allowed to put their feet down at the stopping points. The turns are done in a space that's roughly the turning circle of the bike plus 1 meter (~3.3 feet) in width and 19 meters (~62 feet) in length. 2) The rider accelerates straight on to 50 kph (~31 mph), then swerves around a traffic cone obstacle that's 8 meters (~26 feet) away from the starting gate and 1.5 meters (~5 feet) to the either side of the riding line. After swerving, the rider has to return to the original riding line within 19 meters (~62 feet) to go through the end gate. Counter steering is required to complete the task. The rider has to climb up to third gear or higher, and their speed is verified with a radar gun. 3) The rider accelerates straight on to 30 kph (~19 mph), then leans in order to avoid a traffic cone obstacle placed 15 meters (~49 feet) away from the starting gate and 5.5 meters (~18 feet) to either side of the riding line. After clearing the obstacle, the rider immediately returns to the original riding line within 15 meters to go through the end gate. The rider has to climb up to second gear or higher, and their speed is again verified with a radar gun. 4) The rider accelerates straight on to 40 kph (~25 mph) changing up to third gear or higher, then brakes to a complete stop without locking up within 12 meters (~39 feet). While braking, the rider changes down to first gear. After stopping and putting one or both feet down, the rider immediately accelerates again while avoiding a traffic cone obstacle that's 8 meters (~26 feet) away and 3 meters (~10 feet) to the either side of the riding line. After avoiding the obstacle, the rider returns to the original riding line within 8 meters. Stalling the engine is not allowed in the task,and speed is verified with a radar gun. 5) The rider accelerates straight on to 50 kph (~31 mph) and brakes hard and straight with both brakes to a complete stop within 14 meters (~46 feet). Speed is verified with a radar gun. If the student already has a car driver's license before the handling test, there are 6 hours of theory lessons, 6 hours of riding lessons, and a 30 minute theory exam with 50 picture questions about traffic situations, 15 about motorcycles and riding a motorcycle in general, and 5 about the risks involved in riding a motorcycle. The student can have 7, 4, and 1 wrong answer in each section respectively. Also, the student must be able to demonstrate or point out the function or location of key equipment to make sure that the bike is safe to ride. After the handling test, the student also has to pass a 25 minute road test in normal traffic conditions.

[@C9S1]

Jesus Christ that sounds hard. I knew Germany had quite tough tests, but seems like Finland is up there as well. Don't think we can complain about the ones we have here, probably explains the difference in driving standards...

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

My Mod 1 is tomorrow. You made this look simple enough, which is what I need. Good video.

[@C9S1]

How did it go?

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

ss ss Not good, dabbed my foot on U turn, and locked up rear wheel.

[@C9S1]

Two of three most common fail points (third being avoidance) so not to worry man it happens a lot! Get yourself re-booked ASAP if you haven't already done so as wait times in summer can be long and get some extra training in when you're waiting. Look at the comments below on locking the rear wheel, I've got into detail on it and other people have mentioned very helpful advice. With the U turn you most likely put your foot down as you didn't have high-revs in combination with good rear brake use. If you feel the bike is dipping having high-revs allows you to stabilize the bike by letting go of the clutch which gives you enough power to straighten the bike up (momentum). Also as I mentioned in the video make every inch of space between the white lines at the start and look where you are going in the end so you don't undermark the lines (have a tighter turn = more chance of putting your foot down) or overmark the lines.

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

ss ss Agreed. I wasn't feathering clutch and throttle. And speed trap was only 47km. I'll re-book today.

[@kbusy6713]

Just passed about half hour ago, watched this video all night, made is piss easy, thanks bro

[@C9S1]

No problem bro congrats, if you didn't pass in AF1s too gonna be disappointed 😂

[@taosnishat1]

Great tutorial, thanks for uploading this. It really helped me with my MOD 1 test in Enfield which I passed first time with no faults. Cheers mate!

[@C9S1]

Good to hear, and couldn't have been better for you being in Enfield! No prob

[@moneh8691]

I was failed in Enfield for doing my figure of eight "too wide"

[@1jonblaze]

Great video of the mod1 got my mod1 in two weeks. I'm going to watch your video alot before hand. Thanks

[@C9S1]

NO problem at all, hope it goes / has gone well!

[@1jonblaze]

@@C9S1 hi mate. Just want to say thanks for your help with the videos. I've been in a travel lodge for the last 8 days in Glasgow at bikerite it's 4 hrs away from my small home town in the NW of Scotland. Yesterday I passed my mod2 so so happy. I found it really hard as my town has one small roundabout and that's it, so driving in Glasgow was a challenge. Your videos kept me cool before the tests all week. Getting my insurance sorted out today & I'll be out on my Yamaha Tenere 700 today. Cheers mate

[@hewillreturn333]

Passed my MOD 1 today. Thanks for the video. It really helped. :)

[@C9S1]

No problem and congrats!

[@johnbanks4761]

ill be watching your vids a lot before taking my mods im sure..thanks for these

[@andylee5418]

Thanks for this mate, very useful. Cheers

[@RoadrunnerRoad]

Very new to motorcycling, hoping to go through my Mod 1 soon, so very helpful in providing info as to what to expect

[@SiriusXAim]

Passed inside the yellow cone as my instructor told me it would look better as you do it the way o the diagram. Didn't know you could pass outside of it. This helped me warm up for the U turn excerpter to do the figure of 8 tighter.

[@C9S1]

With the figure of 8 you can literally take as much space as you want - as long as you don't hit any cones / put your foot down but in reality the examiner will usually make you go around once or twice extra if you take it wide. And remember with the U-turn to edge right up to the left white line (wheels almost touching) before you're about to turn to utilise all the space you have - you'd be surprised how much this helps.

[@SiriusXAim]

ss ss I passed my DAS in Uxbridge this Monday. mod 1 only one rider fault for doing 49kph on the Emergency Stop. Gotta say thank you for the video you made in Uxbridge. really helped me familiarise with the area and the routes they take you to.

[@C9S1]

Really great to hear, only happy to have helped!

[@jeremysumnall1075]

Thanks for putting this up, compared to most of the others I found it very helpful, tbh I watched it a few times to get the order and layout in my head and it helped me to pass so thanks mate 👍🏼

[@C9S1]

bit late but no worries at all mate, glad it helped you out and congrats 😁

[@mrmoon1482]

Not keeping your nerves under control is the main reason you will fail, I did mod 1 when it was raining very heavily, nothing like doing emergency stop and hazard avoidance with limited visibility and wet surface, but I was determined to pass and I did it 🙂

[@mariomartins6960]

That test guy was really enthusiastic, hope I dont get one of those

[@Hazardous975]

Exactly, you want someone friendly whos going to keep you calm during the test

[@potnoodles4life171]

He was just being professional. Hes there to mark you and score you not be your bestie. But ofcourse having a sound as fuck instructor will definitely take the edge off.

[@potnoodles4life171]

@@simonsaysride9961 just your opinion mate don't forget that 👍

[@davidyates1299]

Great video - thank you! I have watched riding school videos on the test and one insisted that you had to do two lifesavers before turning the bike in the u-turn - is this true? They justified it by saying that by the time you have travelled further down the road the original lifesaver from moving off wouldn't be valid?

[@daveloz1]

I'm starting training soon for mod 1 and 2 the only thing that worries me is if the mod 1 course is wet on my test... Thanks for the great videos they really help 👍

[@daveloz1]

Well I did my mod 1 yesterday and passed with no minors thanks to your video 👍👍 thinking back to yesterday I can hardly remember doing some manoeuvres as it flew by 😂 anyway a great video before your test thank you.

[@paultaylorfollowframe3579]

I failed my mod 1 today on the U turn they told me I have to do a look over my shoulder before you make the turn but on the video he didn't do a check before the turn is that right I feel like they just want more money out of people I did the check before I set of

[@maff2008]

I was doing really well then the front wheel came off the bike during the emergency stop and I got launched over the handle bars. Only impression I left on the place was the two gauges the front forks left in the tarmac. I retook the test a week later on a different bike but it had been raining a few hours earlier. I was getting up to speed on the bend for the emergency stop and lost the bike and hit the fence. Front wheel just let go completely. I now ride a moped on my car license instead but I've had eight accidents in twelve months.

[@phixi0n]

Thanks for these, your mod 1 and 2 videos proved to be very helpful for me. I passed both mod 1 and 2 today, 1st try! Now I need to save the rest for that bike... hmm

[@C9S1]

Congrats and no prob! What bike you looking to get

[@mrunknown4157]

great video bud. I went for my mod 1 training yesterday. I've got it booked for the 9th. feeling confident enough to pass, although even doing the training made me feel very nervous.

[@C9S1]

Thank you man. What part is making you feel most nervous? Focus and practice on that manoeuvre/s until you've perfected it and hopefully that should make you feel less stressed on the test day. Good luck with it!

[@mrunknown4157]

ss ss hi bud, it's probably the emergency stop. when I was doing my practices I kept applying the back brake without even realising and skidding the back wheel. I'm doing my test Friday morning, as long as I focus and try to calm my nerves I'm sure I'll be get through it.

[@C9S1]

Ahh another one with this problem - I've seen this so many times now with the emergency stop being the main issue to new riders where they lock up the back wheel. Look at Oliver Anthony comment below (I've hearted it) he explains how to avoid this perfectly and also my response to GTADoctor. Should really help you out.

[@mrunknown4157]

ss ss well, yesterday went well. I passed my Module 1 & only had me minor, which was because I was slightly under speed on the hazard avoidance. module 2 booked in next week!

[@C9S1]

Good stuff man congrats! You should look forward to your Mod 2

[@Aqua_Man84]

Got my Mod 1 this Tuesday. Thanks for the video buddy. Clear and to the point 👍

[@99xjohn]

Just to give you a update, I passed my theory test so now having lessons then going to book my Mod1. my friend passed two weeks ago and said he didn’t find it that hard, he said it’s all about controlling the bike, and he said make sure your always doing shoulder checks when your going in and out of the gate.

[@C9S1]

Not just in and out the gate but whenever necessary during the whole duration - as soon as you get on your bike to when you get off you're being assessed. Also if you treat the whole test as if you were on an actual road (as hard as it is!) it'll help you not to forget to do your life savers and correct observations. And that's true Mod 1 focuses on how well you can control the bike. Do your lessons, have fun, be relaxed and good luck with it!

[@iainwallington474]

On the u turn exercise you can move forward out of the box then stop at the curb line putting your foot down then complete the u turn mounouvre

[@sunrisetiffa1]

Great vid man, thanks. Doing my mod 1 next week and this is helping with the prep!

[@C9S1]

Thanks man, good luck with it! If you got any questions let me know. The U-turn, swerve & emergency brake are the three things to focus on when practicing

[@galitleslie6579]

I just watched this even though I passed my test 3 years ago - still have nightmares about the avoidance one at the end. We practiced it with my instructor and every time, I kicked a cone. Came to my Mod 1 and I was so nervous about that - but didn't kick it. Great video though and really helpful for anyone preparing for Mod 1. Have you done any figure of 8s or a u turn in one complete go since you passed? nah....me neither! ;)

[@C9S1]

Haha isn't it much nicer watching it when you've actually passed. The avoidance really is the most evil one out of all them, and thanks for that as long as it's helped one person not go through the misery of failing I'm happy. I actually hav-no, no I haven't and I'm still waiting for the day I do!

[@omugz9444]

ss ss I initially failed on Mod1 - on the hazard avoidance- I fixated on the first blue cone and clipped it. I knew my fault straightaway... having had to wait 4 weeks to retake Mod1... I promised myself I would not do the same silly mistake again. Wahey... Mod1 passed 2nd attempt.

[@oakstrong1]

I have done very tight complete U-turns a few times... with one foot on the ground. And parking, I could always lift the back wheel it the bike ain't straight when I park it. LOL I'm sure though that I will fail just about every part of module 1, including driving as fast as 25 kmph: my bike was too old to cope with such speeds and the traffic for most parts won't allow fast driving where I am; and since I have never learnt for a test, I can't do any of the other maneuvers either. Where or when do you weave for example, what's the point? The most I've done is to move a little to the side when avoiding some other vehicle that's come too close - but like I said, only in slow speeds. I will most likely fail module 2, too, because I'm not used to drive the speeds you do in UK and for the bad habit looking over my shoulder too far and too much: I haven't had mirrors on the bike for 3 years as they just fall out. (Edit: I should have said that I rode my bike in a country where you don't need a driving licence for bikes - and even for cars a licence is just a formality, which you can get after 1 hour driving lesson that teaches the controls. I'm amazed how few accidents there are, even considering the slow speeds.)

[@bigBatZ]

Claptrap Claptrap where you from?

[@Al-badr28]

Memories…. Failed twice for mod 1 in that same test centre. Both fails for the same mistake. Turn in the road .! Make sure you check over your shoulder properly.!! Took me 3 attempts to pass mod 1 Mod 2 passes 1st time.! That was then. Now the buzz is over and my bike parked up untouched for years… 😂

[@focusmicro]

Good man! You nailed that by the looks!

[@J2oo]

Passed today @ this test centre. This video helped ease the pressure 👍

[@michaelspanish9738]

I did my Mod 1 in Birmingham in 2016 when i did the figure of 8 i was told to go around the blue cones i could go round the yellow but would have scored a minor . I did pass my mod 1 that day with a couple of faults one was sometimes not in gear whilst doing my observation checks and second was not at quite the right speed on avoidance .

[@TheThejpmshow]

I did this back in 2016. I remember going round 180 bend and doing the hazard avoidance and e-stop Terrifying but worthwhile!

[@tiggerlator]

Just passed MOD 1 (full Cat A) this morning, couple of faults but did ok. Thx for your video.

[@andrewjamesaloysiusbacon3729]

Nice informative video. Not sure about the constant cutting the engine with the emergency switch though.

[@anyonesmirked8469]

Passed mod 1 today on my 2nd attempt. Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@C9S1]

Congrats! Glad you found them useful, no prob

[@chrisgreen8128]

Fantastic commentary and now I can visualise the mod 1 test thanks for this excellent video

[@samsheikh]

Thanks buddy, clear and concise. Nice post.

[@aidanrama3938]

cheers bro passed my mod 1 today first time great video 💪🏽🏍