Module 1 (off-road)
11 guides in the module 1 (off-road) section of motorcycle: mod 1 and mod 2. Pick any to read in full.
Module 1 is the first practical part of the full motorcycle licence route. It is an off-road manoeuvre test, carried out on a DVSA motorcycle manoeuvring area, and usually lasts approximately 20 minutes. You take it after CBT and the right theory test for your licence category, before Module 2 on public roads. The examiner is checking machine control at walking pace and at set speeds, not road positioning or traffic judgement. The exercises include slow control, the figure of eight, slalom, a controlled U-turn, an emergency stop and hazard avoidance, plus the ride-in and parking routines that link the layout together. You need Module 1 if you are taking a full motorcycle licence, including A1, A2 or unrestricted category A through direct access or progressive access. Pass rate varies by test centre, so use these guides to understand the standard, then practise each exercise on a marked area until your clutch, throttle, brakes and observations are consistent.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Explained
DVSA Motorcycle Module 1 off-road test in 2026: 20-minute format, 5 manoeuvres, scoring, speed targets and what examiners watch for at the MPTC.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Pass Rates
UK Motorcycle Module 1 pass rates around 70% in 2026: easiest centres, biggest fail points and how Mod 1 compares to Mod 2 and the car test.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Manoeuvres
All 8 Motorcycle Mod 1 manoeuvres explained: slow ride, slalom, figure of eight, U-turn, controlled stop, emergency stop, hazard avoidance, cornering.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readFigure of Eight
UK Mod 1 figure-of-eight technique step by step: head position, throttle and clutch, foot rules, line, scoring and the most common faults.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Slalom
Mod 1 slalom technique in 2026: 5 cones at 4.5m spacing, 10 to 12 mph target, body position, head turns and the drills that nail the line.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readEmergency Stop
Motorcycle Module 1 emergency stop at 32 mph (50 km/h on the test gun): brake split, tyre warm-up, body position and the skid faults that fail the test in 2026.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readHazard Avoidance
Mod 1 hazard avoidance at 32 mph (50 km/h on the test gun) in 2026: lane choice, body lean, target fixation traps and how to commit to a smooth swerve under throttle.
Read article - Guide, 6 min readMod 1 U-Turn
UK Mod 1 U-turn explained: corridor width, reference points, throttle vs clutch slip, foot rules, line and the drops that fail most riders.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Test Day
Mod 1 test day in the UK: documents and kit to bring, arrival routine, manoeuvre area layout and how to manage nerves on the day.
Read article - Guide, 6 min readMod 1 Fail Reasons
The 6 most common reasons UK candidates fail Mod 1: foot down, missed cone, missed speed-trap target, line off, wide controlled stop, with a fix for each.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readCBT to Mod 1
From a fresh CBT certificate to Mod 1 ready: hours of practice, choosing a school, theory test gating, bike choice and realistic timeline.
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