Genuinely the best videos to watch before your mod 1. Watched this last night and had my mod 1 today and passed! This set of videos deserves more views & likes, I genuinely hope people local to you see this and take their bike training with you. Thanks mate 😁
Had to put a comment on here. I watched all these MOD 1 tutorial videos before I did my days training, honestly helped prepare me so much. Also watched them the night before the MOD 1 test, and next day passed with no rider faults. Definitely had something to do with these videos, so thank you 👊
Just passed my Mod 1. I had an instructor here but I have to say that Richard's videos helped me no end. Thank you for truly amazing content and for sharing all your experience. Your tips, especially for the figure of 8 and the hazard avoidance, were invaluable.
@@Lets-rideUk Will do. Thanks very much. I understand that passing your test doesn't mean that you are an experienced or knowledgable rider. In fact, it's just the beginning. That's why I intend to continue learning and to take advanced courses as part of that journey. On that note, I would love to see some videos by you on advanced riding. Hope that happens one day. All the best.
I think I've watched almost every instructional video on MOD 1 tests, and these are definitely the best. Richard goes into detail in a way that the other videos don't. Crucially, he also gives very important tips, such as coming off the throttle immediately after the speed trap to load the front wheel. Thanks for these videos. I've got my MOD 1 March 27th. Thanks to this channel, I'm going in confident.
@@Lets-rideUk Thanks. I'm kicking myself because I'm only an hour away from Poole...;I could have done my training at your school. Annoying that I didn't realise. Anyway, thanks for the vids. They really are top-drawer stuff.
@@Lets-rideUk Cancelled my MOD 1 test because my training day went very badly today - not because I couldn't do it but because the instructor was a total axx. Told me from the start that he teaches by shouting and then told me that you should treat bikes the same way you do women..."you don't ask them, you tell them!" I left after an hour. Unbelievable. Not only that but their training area was the size of a postage stamp - WAY more demanding than the real thing. Just a terrible experience.
Swindon has a huge centre with both sides always set up for everything. Apparently the examiners are quite good and only have 1 speed trap out on test days so you can know which side your speed dependant parts will be on.
Excellent set of videos. I have my Training/test booked for April and this gives a great insight into what to expect as well as some very clear and helpful tips.
I failed this test because I was 1 mph under the limit. I wasn't impressed because we're conditioned to slow down for cameras not speed up. After my instructor told me any speed over the limit is a pass so the second test i went through it at a record breaking speed 🤣
Current test fees at time of writing are £15.50 for Module 1 and £75 for Module 2. Schools may charge for their time and use of bike. We don't charge for a Mod 1 retest other than the test fee.
I failed by hitting the blue inside cone on this manoeuvre yesterday with my MOD1, otherwise a clean sheet. My advice is to make sure your foot is not pointing outwards, if it weren't for that - I wouldn't have hit it.. These things happen - bring on take 2
Just passed my mod 1 today. Super happy. Thanks for the advice and its much less scary than you think lol. Its over so quickly. Got about 52 on all the higher speed exercises. Passed with no minors
Arrrgh, so close Kevin. Just 1 more kph... Do a practice run on the controlled stop exercise - there's no speed requirements as long as your front wheel ends up in the box so might as well use it as an opportunity to have a quick play up to 50kph / 32mph.👍 Good luck!
Failed my mod 1 twice first fail I just activated the abs not a lot just as I stopped in between the 2 blue cones was second attempt first too slow at 39kph second speed 59kph Felt very controlled but he failed because abs was used to stop he said it’s not controlled stop I felt that was harsh but is that correct?
Interesting - never had anyone fail for having ABS assisting, but only on the emergency stop exercise. On the hazard avoidance exercise there shouldn't be any harsh braking necessitating the ABS kicking in. Very difficult to comment without being there and seeing it. 🫤
This is the only part of my MOD1 test i'm nervous for. Did a practice run at our test center and the first 2 times i clipped a cone. after that was fine (left swerve), then we did a few right swerves no issue as Nottingham test center can be either way round.
What speed is just right for the emergency stop and avoidance and where do you shut of the power on both exercises I'm having issues not reaching the min speed requirement thanks 👍
Practice on a road hitting 32mph in second gear and memorise the pitch of the engine. It's 5000 rpm on our bikes. Then, on the test, have a practice run hitting that pitch when you do the controlled stopping exercise where there are no speed requirements. You can also have a quick run up to 32mph on the approach to the corner too. Best option is to go a fraction over 32mph and shut the throttle off just before the speed trap. Hope this helps.👍
We use 2nd gear on the 650cc bikes as it gives a good amount of torque, but not too much, and the engine pitch is quite distinctive. The 750 - depending on which one mind - will have quite a bit more power available and third gear will give the potential of way too much speed if you're eager on the throttle! Tricky one. I think I'd stick to second. One less thing to think about...😆
I have failed my mod1 twice on this excersie as I hit the nearest blue cone. Everything else has been fine. Where should I be looking when attempting the swerve?
Target fixation, ie staring at the nearest blue cone, usually results in getting too close and impact. Focus more on the mid-point of the two blue cones. I suspect the root cause is more likely insufficient handlebar input. You need a good bit of energy in the steering initially to push the bike out wide. Have a look into counter-steering - that might help. 👍
Can you please explain again where I can stop after the avoidance can I stop passed the blue cones or stop prior to the blue cones as long as bike is lined up between the two blue cones. Also I'm doing the mod 1 in Swindon is this a multi purpose centre so they do both left and right set ups thanks
The examiner will explain on the day but the easiest thing to do is to stop with your body right between the two blue cones, but we've seen pupils stop before them - as long as the bike is lined up as if to go between them. 👍 The problems are when the bike is lined up to the left or right, as if to go past them rather than through them. This is usually caused by excessive speed pushing the bike wide, or lack of confidence in leaning the bike through the swerve. Just do it like in the video and you'll smash it. 😊👍
learning to ride and taking the full access has always filled me with worry as ive beleved it to be extremely dificult however having now seen the mod 1 and the mod 2 essentially the cbt all over again it does look much more do able now ive seen it and im sure will bite the bullet and do it this or next year, im 50 now and always loved bikes just lacked the courage to do it. i have a full car licence and was very nervous for that test though i did pass both the theory and practical test 1st time.
Great videos to watch and easily to understand. Watched these videos for a couple of weeks, had my test this morning and passed with 2 minors. The only thing I would say is at my test center ,I didn't ride to a bay a few metres up to walk the bike to another bay. I got on the bike and had to instantly do a sharp turn and ride into a bay. Thanks
These are excellent videos but I do have a really stupid question to ask and I can’t quite see it fully on the videos to my question. When doing the avoidance, do you physically turn your handle bars to go around them or simply shift your weight to ‘bend’ round them?
No such thing as stupid questions when learning. 😊 Shifting your weight makes very little difference and will only result in a mild change of direction. It's all about handlebar input, more specifically, counter-steering. Have a look into this fascinating phenomena. Once you've got a handle on it, it becomes dead easy. Might have to do a video on it now I think about it!!
Thanks for the video. I failed my mod1 on Wednesday this week on the hazard avoidance as I only got to 45kph. It was wet and I cornered at 23mph accelerated out to the speed trap but think I probably throttled off before the trap rather than after as I do struggle with object fixation and was paranoid about hitting the blue cobes when I swerved in the wet. Fingers crossed for next time 🤞
Hi Richard, Thanks a lot for your das mod 1 vlogs. I failed my mod 1 last week on hazard avoidance hitting 45km/hr twice 😢. Your vlog helped me to get prepared and passed mod 1 yesterday🎉. Now referring your vlogs on mod 2. Please keep uploading your vlogs. They are very informative for all fellow riders. 🙏
Hello I find your videos excellent. One question please. For MOD1 does the instructor ask any motorcycle questions other than the registration please reading Thanks
Thank you ! Sorry I have another question. I am 63 amd decided to take my MOD1 on my 125 Honda scooter so I can carry my wife too. I won’t be upgrading to a higher spec bike. Anyway, the driving school taught me on a 650 to stop by leaning to the left and putting my left foot down on the ground and pressing the rear brake with my right foot. As the scooter has front and rear brakes on the handlebars, is it ok to put both feet down when the bike comes to a stop and hold the bike with my left handlebar brake ? What would the examiner look for ? Thanks
Yep. I can testify to the 2nd run effect - 1st run was clocked at 46kph (I think I eased off too soon), then for the second attempt I over-cooked it at 58kph. No chance. Clonked the ‘cone of death’. Had a clean sheet up to that point. Sigh :-/ Return to Lee on The Solent in three weeks time for the re-test.
Hi Richard. From the speed trap to the hazard cone is 10 meters right. Going to borrow a friends 125 and practise tomorrow. Because I sucked at this today. LOL
There’s debate to where to use 2nd or 3rd gear for the avoidance and emergency stop, my instructors say 3rd gear is best as less engine braking. What’s your thoughts on the gear selection choice? I’ve failed mod 1 twice, first time on the emergency stop and second time I clipped the cone with my toe on the avoidance. Got my 3rd attempt tomorrow but can feel myself getting nervous.
Thank you so much, just passed my mod 1 today. no training just watched you videos, and practiced myself used my scooter didn't want to spend money on training for A1 test.
The re-sit is still £15.50, but many people doing A2 or A may not have a bike yet and if they did they would still have the issue of getting it to the test centre.
It really isn't a massive swerve required to clear the cones, is it? I was practicing by swerving from on side of a speed bump into the gap between them which is far too steep.
No, it's pretty mild. You can see the measurement here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/316690/motorcycle-manoeuvring-area-multi-purpose-test-centre.pdf
Today I hit that bloody blue cone and failed mod 1 it never happened to me once when I practiced this on school. Everything else I did without any error I think I will try again the worst part is waiting for the next test :/
Nearly there Paul - 48kph is a pass with a fault. Yes, the curve is best covered at around 19mph - 20mph if you can. Just makes it easier to get the minimum speed for the speed trap. Before your next test, try riding at a constant 50kph in second gear and trying to memorise the engine pitch, then aim for the same pitch on the test. Good luck on your next attempt. 👍😊
@@Lets-rideUk thank you for this and your excellent videos. Ideally I'd like to ride that curve getting progressively faster to better understand how much I need to lean in order to hold different speeds.
Listening to engine pitch ideally. 5000 revs in 2nd gear on the Kawasaki's. Looking down at the speedo is prone to drifting off course and hitting a cone... 😩
Wondering if you're planning a Mod 2 video? I appreciate it's a different route depending on where you do it but could be useful to cover the structure + set pieces. Thanks again.
I will have my mod 1 training and test in a few weeks. I must confess the swerve test scares the shit out of me...that being said.. it might be easier that I think.....but I will let you know around the end of September 🙄😬😬😬
As said, this is such a great instructional video. But I do want to point out that it’s not really £15.50 because you u have to hire bike etc etc. more like £110 a shot when you factor it all in.
Cheers mate, been really helpful, feeling a little less nervous about the test now, especially sense all the training schools near me were booked up and I couldn’t get a practice lesson in on time so I’m not going in quite as blind aha… at least I have the 125 experience
Great series, thanks. I have my mod1 test in a few days, so will re-watch them all to drum things in to try avoid silly mistakes and give myself the best chance of a pass, but the constant 'do this - fail, do that - fail' is a tad worrisome lol & as i have to travel quite a distance to get the test centre, and the time it takes to book a test or re-test is over a month due to so many wanting to do it, i wont have the chance to put any errors right straight away, so guess i'll need to be on top form :).
so, i took my test, & pretty much aced the first 6 excises with just one minor, but failed the hazard avoidance because my best speed of the two was 46kph lol, it was raining and wet ground so think i must have just bottled it & came off the throttle too early as i entered the speed trap. pretty harsh if you ask me lol, but something to think about for next time, and i've got a cancellation at another test centre next week, so here's hoping :)
Great videos! So i failed my mod 1 on the hazard avoidance, must be nearly 10 years ago (footrest clipped the cone) just coming back round to going for it again. when 'Swerving' are you leaning or pushing your handlebars etc? You seem pretty up right with the bike. Just trying to feel into the physical mechanics 😅 thank you so much for your videos, must of watched them about 3 times each 😄
Very much countersteering for the avoidance manoeuvre. 👍 So in this video I'd be gently pushing the left handlebar forward to go left then the right handlebar to go back to the right. Best of luck!
Thank you Richard I’ve leaned so much from you. May I ask, I have been driving a car for many years, can I go directly to a class A motorcycle license having got a CBT and theory under My belt?
The swerve itself; is it achieved by countersteering? Just leaning? Normal steering? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question I've just had no instruction on avoidance to this degree yet and don't want to make a fool of myself
At that speed you'll be countersteering to induce the lean angle. Don't overthink it though - if you can ride a bike around a corner at road speed then your brain already knows how to countersteer - it's a very natural process.👍
I have tests all booked up, but when i took a completely separate CBT.. (i asked a LOT of questions about the tests in advance) i forgot to ask... When performing the swerve manouvre during Mod 1, is a lifesafer/shoulder check mandatory during the swerve? yes at beginning and end, but should check be made DURING (or slightly before) the actual swerve?
@@Lets-rideUk Thank you!! I realise that in time of the training, instructors will teach me. But it's like going to the dr's. so much to ask but forget them when you get in the surgery. Again thank you. I shall keep watching your vids and update you. Oh, another... Also, can a rider put left foot down on or in a cycle or bus lane painted line??
If it's a solid white line treat it like a brick wall! But remember, some lanes open at certain times of day - check out the blue information sign on the approach.👍
@@Lets-rideUk Thankyou yet again. Clarity! sorry for the odd questions. Am autist. Some rules are not in the highway code. thanks again! may your journey's always be safe and enjoyable. :)
best training videos i have ever seen. failed my mod 1 last wk . am sure i wiil pass next time .i shall just keek looking at all videos again and again . . cheers pal
I was due to have my mod 1 today but got cancelled thanks to the weather. We did the hazard avoidance but I was too nervous to turn the bike more. Any advice?
Trust the tyres. Nothing to worry about. The only danger is banging on the front brake mid-swerve but otherwise chuck it round that cone! Best of luck.
Thanks Richard, are they expensive? I've got my mod1 on Friday and I was pretty confident until today. We did the HA and ES, the problem for me was no speed check facility and they lopped about ten feet of the distance to the cones. I know that makes it easier on the day, but still. I think I managed it after a few tries, Find out on Friday.@@Lets-rideUk
I will be making my representations known to the powers that be in the morning. Personally I don't this it's acceptable when a speed requirement is part of the test and when the margin of error is pretty tight. Maybe it's just me?
@@jackcohen3234 If you do your test on an A1 125cc bike, you can do Mod 1 and 2 yourself without an instructor. Just turn up at the test centre on your 125cc bike, L plates and CBT
Can you explain the technique for this to me? Is it literally push pull? I am struggling with this and have done it, but still not sure how. I failed my mod1 as I hit the cone. Everything else was spot on.
Hey there Charlotte. It's all about handlebar input, more specifically, counter-steering. Have a look into this fascinating phenomena. Once you've got a handle on it, it becomes very straightforward. But the easy way to think of it is this; to go left push the left handlebar and to go right push the right handle. The initial swerve to kick the bike around the blue cone takes a good bit of energy into the steering, so in the case of this video I was pushing the left handlebar forward to get around the cone and then pushing the right handlebar forward to bring it back across to line up for the finishing cones. Find a quiet road somewhere and practice swerving left and right, left and right, left and right - push left handlebar, push right handlebar, push left handlebar, push right handlebar etc etc. You'll get it! 😊👍
@@Lets-rideUk thank you so much for replying. Gonna set some cones up and practice on my little 125. Then a bit before my next test. Have been watching all your videos and they are really helpful.
You are very welcome. Counter-steering only starts kicking in when you exceed around 15mph. To begin with, start with gentle pushes to get a feel for it, to start swerving gently, then start increasing the force a bit until you've got a good solid swerve going. Once you've got it nailed, it's like having power steering and great fun. 😊
Hey, just looking at this video, the technique used looks like push and pull on the handle bar, would counter steering also be an option at this speed. Great vids
@@jamescunningham7218 Yes, it is very counter-intuitive so best not to think about it and you'll find you'll just do it. If you can go around a corner at road speed then your brain knows how to counter-steer anyway. It's very natural. 👍
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Genuinely the best videos to watch before your mod 1. Watched this last night and had my mod 1 today and passed! This set of videos deserves more views & likes, I genuinely hope people local to you see this and take their bike training with you. Thanks mate 😁
You are very welcome and many congratulations. 🥳
Had to put a comment on here. I watched all these MOD 1 tutorial videos before I did my days training, honestly helped prepare me so much. Also watched them the night before the MOD 1 test, and next day passed with no rider faults. Definitely had something to do with these videos, so thank you 👊
Great to hear! Well done Kyle. On to Mod 2... 🥳
@@Lets-rideUk thanks again, passed MOD 2, 2 days ago! These videos definitely helped in the whole learning process so thanks again 👍
Just passed my Mod 1. I had an instructor here but I have to say that Richard's videos helped me no end. Thank you for truly amazing content and for sharing all your experience. Your tips, especially for the figure of 8 and the hazard avoidance, were invaluable.
Well done scrumpymanjack! Roll on Mod 2! 🥳
@@Lets-rideUk MOD 2 officially in the bag...and first time, luckily. Thanks for all the great content. It really helped me get through it all.
@@scrumpymanjack Brilliant! Ride safe. 🏍👍
@@Lets-rideUk Will do. Thanks very much. I understand that passing your test doesn't mean that you are an experienced or knowledgable rider. In fact, it's just the beginning. That's why I intend to continue learning and to take advanced courses as part of that journey. On that note, I would love to see some videos by you on advanced riding. Hope that happens one day. All the best.
Have my test today..... Wish me luckn
Hope it went well! 🤞
@@Lets-rideUk passed thanks man.
Woohoo! Congratulations. 🥳
@@Lets-rideUk thanks
Thank you for these videos Richard, passed my Mod 1 and Mod 2 today thanks to your videos, very informative and helpful 😃🤩
You are very welcome and many congratulations. 🥳
I think I've watched almost every instructional video on MOD 1 tests, and these are definitely the best. Richard goes into detail in a way that the other videos don't. Crucially, he also gives very important tips, such as coming off the throttle immediately after the speed trap to load the front wheel. Thanks for these videos. I've got my MOD 1 March 27th. Thanks to this channel, I'm going in confident.
Very kind words scrumpymanjack - thank you and best of luck on the 27th. 😊👍
@@Lets-rideUk Thanks. I'm kicking myself because I'm only an hour away from Poole...;I could have done my training at your school. Annoying that I didn't realise. Anyway, thanks for the vids. They really are top-drawer stuff.
@@Lets-rideUk Cancelled my MOD 1 test because my training day went very badly today - not because I couldn't do it but because the instructor was a total axx. Told me from the start that he teaches by shouting and then told me that you should treat bikes the same way you do women..."you don't ask them, you tell them!" I left after an hour. Unbelievable. Not only that but their training area was the size of a postage stamp - WAY more demanding than the real thing. Just a terrible experience.
@@scrumpymanjack He really said that?! Yikes. 😳
name & shame them mate
Many thanks, Richard.
As recently qualified in this area, I'm finding the entire Mod 1 series a great training aid.
Superb videos! 👌🏻
Swindon has a huge centre with both sides always set up for everything. Apparently the examiners are quite good and only have 1 speed trap out on test days so you can know which side your speed dependant parts will be on.
Excellent set of videos. I have my Training/test booked for April and this gives a great insight into what to expect as well as some very clear and helpful tips.
Thanks Andrew - glad you found them useful. Best of luck in April. 👍😊
I failed this test because I was 1 mph under the limit.
I wasn't impressed because we're conditioned to slow down for cameras not speed up.
After my instructor told me any speed over the limit is a pass so the second test i went through it at a record breaking speed 🤣
Easiest thing for this one is picture you're avoiding a pothole in the road, see a pothole not a cone 😊
Many thanks Richard preparing for my MOD1, all of your videos have really boosted my confidence.👍
Glad to help! Good luck with it! 👍👍👍
£15? My test is in the hundreds
Current test fees at time of writing are £15.50 for Module 1 and £75 for Module 2. Schools may charge for their time and use of bike. We don't charge for a Mod 1 retest other than the test fee.
Thanks for the videos. I watched this video yesterday went on to pass my module 1 today 🎊
Great job! Many congratulations. 🥳
Thank you so so much , I passed my Mod1 after watching your vids. I wish you were closer to me. I would signed up to do my A2/ DAS...
Congratulations Allen! Glad the videos were useful. 👍
I failed by hitting the blue inside cone on this manoeuvre yesterday with my MOD1, otherwise a clean sheet. My advice is to make sure your foot is not pointing outwards, if it weren't for that - I wouldn't have hit it.. These things happen - bring on take 2
Good luck on the next attempt! 👍👍👍
Just passed my mod 1 today. Super happy. Thanks for the advice and its much less scary than you think lol. Its over so quickly. Got about 52 on all the higher speed exercises. Passed with no minors
Awesome! Many congratulations Callum. 🥳
@@Lets-rideUk thanks so much for the advice Richard! Really helped and sadly got mod 2 next year 😳😢
@@callumdean It'll be there before you know it. 👍😊
Failed my mod 1 coz i went 44 then 47 though the speed trap rage had no points up til then .. nvm retest in 6 days
Arrrgh, so close Kevin. Just 1 more kph... Do a practice run on the controlled stop exercise - there's no speed requirements as long as your front wheel ends up in the box so might as well use it as an opportunity to have a quick play up to 50kph / 32mph.👍 Good luck!
THESE VIDEOS ARE GREAT !!!!
Second fail too slow on emergency stop 47kmh on second attempt very petty I think
Darn, just 1kph under. 😩
Failed my mod 1 twice first fail
I just activated the abs not a lot just as I stopped in between the 2 blue cones was second attempt first too slow at 39kph second speed 59kph
Felt very controlled but he failed because abs was used to stop he said it’s not controlled stop I felt that was harsh but is that correct?
Interesting - never had anyone fail for having ABS assisting, but only on the emergency stop exercise. On the hazard avoidance exercise there shouldn't be any harsh braking necessitating the ABS kicking in. Very difficult to comment without being there and seeing it. 🫤
This is the only part of my MOD1 test i'm nervous for. Did a practice run at our test center and the first 2 times i clipped a cone. after that was fine (left swerve), then we did a few right swerves no issue as Nottingham test center can be either way round.
Best of luck with it Alex!
What speed is just right for the emergency stop and avoidance and where do you shut of the power on both exercises I'm having issues not reaching the min speed requirement thanks 👍
Practice on a road hitting 32mph in second gear and memorise the pitch of the engine. It's 5000 rpm on our bikes. Then, on the test, have a practice run hitting that pitch when you do the controlled stopping exercise where there are no speed requirements. You can also have a quick run up to 32mph on the approach to the corner too. Best option is to go a fraction over 32mph and shut the throttle off just before the speed trap. Hope this helps.👍
@@Lets-rideUk really appreciate your help with thanks again
You recommend second gear but what do you think about third gear to keep the revs down on a 750 inline 4 thanks
We use 2nd gear on the 650cc bikes as it gives a good amount of torque, but not too much, and the engine pitch is quite distinctive. The 750 - depending on which one mind - will have quite a bit more power available and third gear will give the potential of way too much speed if you're eager on the throttle! Tricky one. I think I'd stick to second. One less thing to think about...😆
Fantastic set of module 1 videos, thank for the taking the time to produce these, a great help for a beginner rider
You are very welcome! 👍😊
I have failed my mod1 twice on this excersie as I hit the nearest blue cone. Everything else has been fine. Where should I be looking when attempting the swerve?
Target fixation, ie staring at the nearest blue cone, usually results in getting too close and impact. Focus more on the mid-point of the two blue cones. I suspect the root cause is more likely insufficient handlebar input. You need a good bit of energy in the steering initially to push the bike out wide. Have a look into counter-steering - that might help. 👍
Same here!! Have you passed it yet?
Can you please explain again where I can stop after the avoidance can I stop passed the blue cones or stop prior to the blue cones as long as bike is lined up between the two blue cones. Also I'm doing the mod 1 in Swindon is this a multi purpose centre so they do both left and right set ups thanks
The examiner will explain on the day but the easiest thing to do is to stop with your body right between the two blue cones, but we've seen pupils stop before them - as long as the bike is lined up as if to go between them. 👍 The problems are when the bike is lined up to the left or right, as if to go past them rather than through them. This is usually caused by excessive speed pushing the bike wide, or lack of confidence in leaning the bike through the swerve. Just do it like in the video and you'll smash it. 😊👍
@@Lets-rideUk I'm ready to go thanks again. I'll report back after the mod 1
When you stop between the two blue cones do you have to gear down into gear 1 or can you be in 2nd gear ?
Ideally gear down to 1st as you're stopping but not the end of the world if you don't - just don't forget to select 1st before moving off again. 😊👍
I’m upgrading my license to full A got mod 1 on Monday 👀
Good luck!
@@Lets-rideUk thank you I think your advise on the hazard avoidance is going to help a lot, I’m doing it on the same bike as well 👍
Thank you very much , you explained so well , Appropriate it.
learning to ride and taking the full access has always filled me with worry as ive beleved it to be extremely dificult however having now seen the mod 1 and the mod 2 essentially the cbt all over again it does look much more do able now ive seen it and im sure will bite the bullet and do it this or next year, im 50 now and always loved bikes just lacked the courage to do it. i have a full car licence and was very nervous for that test though i did pass both the theory and practical test 1st time.
Only done cbt and on a 125 duke atm but very interesting as I'm hoping to do this test next year
Great videos to watch and easily to understand. Watched these videos for a couple of weeks, had my test this morning and passed with 2 minors. The only thing I would say is at my test center ,I didn't ride to a bay a few metres up to walk the bike to another bay. I got on the bike and had to instantly do a sharp turn and ride into a bay.
Thanks
These are excellent videos but I do have a really stupid question to ask and I can’t quite see it fully on the videos to my question.
When doing the avoidance, do you physically turn your handle bars to go around them or simply shift your weight to ‘bend’ round them?
No such thing as stupid questions when learning. 😊 Shifting your weight makes very little difference and will only result in a mild change of direction. It's all about handlebar input, more specifically, counter-steering. Have a look into this fascinating phenomena. Once you've got a handle on it, it becomes dead easy. Might have to do a video on it now I think about it!!
Thanks for the video. I failed my mod1 on Wednesday this week on the hazard avoidance as I only got to 45kph. It was wet and I cornered at 23mph accelerated out to the speed trap but think I probably throttled off before the trap rather than after as I do struggle with object fixation and was paranoid about hitting the blue cobes when I swerved in the wet. Fingers crossed for next time 🤞
Yes, does add an extra dimension when doing this in the wet. Trust the tyres though - you'll be fine. Good luck on the next attempt!
Today I passed my mod 1 first time. I watched your all videos. So nicely you explaned. Really thanks to you 🙏🏼 for your videos. God bless
Many congratulations!
Hi Richard, Thanks a lot for your das mod 1 vlogs. I failed my mod 1 last week on hazard avoidance hitting 45km/hr twice 😢. Your vlog helped me to get prepared and passed mod 1 yesterday🎉. Now referring your vlogs on mod 2. Please keep uploading your vlogs. They are very informative for all fellow riders. 🙏
Thanks so much and good luck with Mod 2! 🤞
Hello I find your videos excellent. One question please. For MOD1 does the instructor ask any motorcycle questions other than the registration please reading
Thanks
Hi Michael. No, no questions on Mod 1. No registration reading either - that's on Mod 2.👍
Thank you ! Sorry I have another question. I am 63 amd decided to take my MOD1 on my 125 Honda scooter so I can carry my wife too. I won’t be upgrading to a higher spec bike. Anyway, the driving school taught me on a 650 to stop by leaning to the left and putting my left foot down on the ground and pressing the rear brake with my right foot. As the scooter has front and rear brakes on the handlebars, is it ok to put both feet down when the bike comes to a stop and hold the bike with my left handlebar brake ? What would the examiner look for ? Thanks
Hi Michael. Both feet down is absolutely fine as you can cover the rear brake with your left hand. Good luck!
Yep. I can testify to the 2nd run effect - 1st run was clocked at 46kph (I think I eased off too soon), then for the second attempt I over-cooked it at 58kph. No chance. Clonked the ‘cone of death’. Had a clean sheet up to that point. Sigh :-/ Return to Lee on The Solent in three weeks time for the re-test.
You'll get it Dennis! L-o-t-S is a great test centre. High grip tarmac so you can really give it some on the swerve! Good luck. 👍😊
Hi Richard.
From the speed trap to the hazard cone is 10 meters right. Going to borrow a friends 125 and practise tomorrow. Because I sucked at this today. LOL
Yes indeed!
nice practice
Thanks! 👍
There’s debate to where to use 2nd or 3rd gear for the avoidance and emergency stop, my instructors say 3rd gear is best as less engine braking. What’s your thoughts on the gear selection choice?
I’ve failed mod 1 twice, first time on the emergency stop and second time I clipped the cone with my toe on the avoidance. Got my 3rd attempt tomorrow but can feel myself getting nervous.
We always go for 2nd. Less things to worry about and the engine braking is a help not a hindrance IMO. Good luck!
Thanks Richard, these videos help a lot, i'm taking my Mod 1 on the 20th july, at the ripe old age of 67.
Best of luck!
Many thanks for all the lessons. Pranam 🙏
I passed my mod 1 thanks for the videos
Woohoo! Well done Iain. 😊 Roll on Mod 2...
@@Lets-rideUk yes indeed it's coming up super soon.
Thank you so much, just
passed my mod 1 today. no training just watched you videos, and practiced myself used my scooter didn't want to spend money on training for A1 test.
Woohoo! Nice one Peter! 🥳👍👍👍
Passed my Mod1 today. Your tips and videos were invaluable. Cheers
Great to hear! Congratulations Mark!
The re-sit is still £15.50, but many people doing A2 or A may not have a bike yet and if they did they would still have the issue of getting it to the test centre.
We don't charge for taking our pupils for a Module 1 retest, other than the test fee. 👍 Other schools may vary...
It really isn't a massive swerve required to clear the cones, is it? I was practicing by swerving from on side of a speed bump into the gap between them which is far too steep.
No, it's pretty mild. You can see the measurement here:
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/316690/motorcycle-manoeuvring-area-multi-purpose-test-centre.pdf
Today I hit that bloody blue cone and failed mod 1 it never happened to me once when I practiced this on school. Everything else I did without any error I think I will try again the worst part is waiting for the next test :/
Arrrgh. You'll get it next time. 👍👍👍
Brilliant, thank you. Mod Test tomorrow, just swotting up on final tips :-)
Good luck! 😊👍
Hi there
Great video
Just wondering if you use the rear brake on stopping for this exercise?
Yes indeed! In combination with the front. 👍😊
I failed mod1 for insufficient speed on hazard avoidance, 46+47 kph. I wasn't getting more than 15mph in the curve.
Nearly there Paul - 48kph is a pass with a fault. Yes, the curve is best covered at around 19mph - 20mph if you can. Just makes it easier to get the minimum speed for the speed trap. Before your next test, try riding at a constant 50kph in second gear and trying to memorise the engine pitch, then aim for the same pitch on the test. Good luck on your next attempt. 👍😊
@@Lets-rideUk thank you for this and your excellent videos. Ideally I'd like to ride that curve getting progressively faster to better understand how much I need to lean in order to hold different speeds.
I had my mod 1 training today and this excercise wasnt my best. This has helped me so much. Thank you
Glad it helped! 👍😊
Great videos 👌🏿
when would you glance at the speedometer or would you glance? go by engine revs etc?
Listening to engine pitch ideally. 5000 revs in 2nd gear on the Kawasaki's. Looking down at the speedo is prone to drifting off course and hitting a cone... 😩
Does the speed requirement change if it’s raining on test day
It does not, no.
Hello. What do you mean by ‘load the front wheel’ just power off the throttle or break at that point ?
Power off for the swerve, don't brake! 👍
I failed this yesterday for hitting the cone.I did it first time but the speed was too slow on first run.
Have a look into counter-steering if you're not familiar with it - it might help. Good luck on the retest!
Omg thank you so much so clear and this video made me relax so much 🤙
You’re very welcome. 😊👍
Totally brilliant 👍🏼
Thanks Richard, these videos are great.
Wondering if you're planning a Mod 2 video? I appreciate it's a different route depending on where you do it but could be useful to cover the structure + set pieces. Thanks again.
You are very welcome.😊
Yes, that's the plan. Absolutely snowed under with work at the moment though. Might video some live lessons, which should make fun viewing.😊
@Mike Halliwell Well done Sir! Ride safe, and enjoy. 😊👍
How much practice time do you get before you do your mod 1 exam?
We allocate a day's training for Module 1, plus a quick refresher right before the test. 👍
So are you counter steering or swerving ? I was not very good on practice today .
At that speed you'll be countersteering. 👍
Got my test September 28th and October 4th and 5th
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I will have my mod 1 training and test in a few weeks. I must confess the swerve test scares the shit out of me...that being said.. it might be easier that I think.....but I will let you know around the end of September 🙄😬😬😬
Best of luck! 👍
How'd it go STEALTH1DAN? 🤔
MOD 2 passed this Monday . MOD 1 was two weeks ago . Both passed first time . Thanks for making these vids.
You are very welcome - many congratulations! 🥳
@@Lets-rideUk thank you so much ,,,
As said, this is such a great instructional video. But I do want to point out that it’s not really £15.50 because you u have to hire bike etc etc. more like £110 a shot when you factor it all in.
Not with us it isn't. We only pass on the additional test fee to the pupil. 👍 Other schools may vary...
@@Lets-rideUk good to know. Thanks!
Cheers mate, been really helpful, feeling a little less nervous about the test now, especially sense all the training schools near me were booked up and I couldn’t get a practice lesson in on time so I’m not going in quite as blind aha… at least I have the 125 experience
Best of luck! 👍👍👍
@@Lets-rideUk passed it, thanks for the assistance ^^
Great series, thanks. I have my mod1 test in a few days, so will re-watch them all to drum things in to try avoid silly mistakes and give myself the best chance of a pass, but the constant 'do this - fail, do that - fail' is a tad worrisome lol & as i have to travel quite a distance to get the test centre, and the time it takes to book a test or re-test is over a month due to so many wanting to do it, i wont have the chance to put any errors right straight away, so guess i'll need to be on top form :).
so, i took my test, & pretty much aced the first 6 excises with just one minor, but failed the hazard avoidance because my best speed of the two was 46kph lol, it was raining and wet ground so think i must have just bottled it & came off the throttle too early as i entered the speed trap. pretty harsh if you ask me lol, but something to think about for next time, and i've got a cancellation at another test centre next week, so here's hoping :)
Darn - unlucky Bob. Only 2kph under! 😩 Next time!
This video really helpful thanks a lot ...
You are very welcome! 😊👍
i failed today i hit a comb am here to watch richard to prepare me
Best of luck next time sheikh shakes! 👍
Great videos!
So i failed my mod 1 on the hazard avoidance, must be nearly 10 years ago (footrest clipped the cone) just coming back round to going for it again. when 'Swerving' are you leaning or pushing your handlebars etc? You seem pretty up right with the bike. Just trying to feel into the physical mechanics 😅 thank you so much for your videos, must of watched them about 3 times each 😄
I've just got lost in counter steering videos but feel my brain starting to make sense of it 😄
Very much countersteering for the avoidance manoeuvre. 👍 So in this video I'd be gently pushing the left handlebar forward to go left then the right handlebar to go back to the right. Best of luck!
@@Lets-rideUk thank you :)
Great set of videos which are very helpful so thanks a lot!
You're very welcome Cory!
So do you let off the throttle just before you make the manauver? This is brilliant by the way.
Yes, much easier to negotiate the swerve with the power off. And thanks! 👍😊
@@Lets-rideUk Thank you and you're welcome 😊
Thank you Richard I’ve leaned so much from you. May I ask, I have been driving a car for many years, can I go directly to a class A motorcycle license having got a CBT and theory under My belt?
Hey there Eric.😊 Yes, indeed you can. The only criteria is being over 24 years of age. 👍 All the best with it. 😊
@@Lets-rideUk that’s great thank you, I am 41 years older than that. 👍👍😱😱❤️
Is it a requirement to change from second to first as you finish the controlled stop and swerve?
Good practice, but not a requirement. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk thank you.
Do scooters doing there a1 mod1 have to get upto 32 mph is well as mopeds are 19mph from what I have seen
Yes, the A1 test also has the 32mph / 50kph speed requirements. And yes, the AM test (moped) is 19mph / 30kph, correct. 😊👍
@@Lets-rideUk thanks for the reply
The swerve itself; is it achieved by countersteering? Just leaning? Normal steering?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question I've just had no instruction on avoidance to this degree yet and don't want to make a fool of myself
At that speed you'll be countersteering to induce the lean angle. Don't overthink it though - if you can ride a bike around a corner at road speed then your brain already knows how to countersteer - it's a very natural process.👍
@@Lets-rideUk Thank you for your fast response, I guess that's what I'm doing; overthinking haha. Appreciate the advice!
You are very welcome Woodzy. Best of luck with it.👍😊
Are you Poole in Cornwall test centre?
Poole, Dorset Oliver. 👍
Passed my MOD 1 today this helped. Thank you.
Nice one Smithy! Roll on Mod 2... 🥳
How much did you pay?
Should I do counter steering to swerve or just turn normally as in slow ride?
You'll need counter-steering at that speed. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk Thank you mate. You just boosted my morale and confidence.
Thank you for the videos
You are very welcome.😊👍
I have tests all booked up, but when i took a completely separate CBT.. (i asked a LOT of questions about the tests in advance) i forgot to ask... When performing the swerve manouvre during Mod 1, is a lifesafer/shoulder check mandatory during the swerve? yes at beginning and end, but should check be made DURING (or slightly before) the actual swerve?
Absolutely no! You need your eyes firmly forward! All the best with it.👍😊 (PS. you don't need observations at the end either...)
@@Lets-rideUk Thank you!! I realise that in time of the training, instructors will teach me. But it's like going to the dr's. so much to ask but forget them when you get in the surgery. Again thank you. I shall keep watching your vids and update you. Oh, another... Also, can a rider put left foot down on or in a cycle or bus lane painted line??
If it's a solid white line treat it like a brick wall! But remember, some lanes open at certain times of day - check out the blue information sign on the approach.👍
@@Lets-rideUk Thankyou yet again. Clarity! sorry for the odd questions. Am autist. Some rules are not in the highway code. thanks again! may your journey's always be safe and enjoyable. :)
Swerve to the left , so push left ?
It'll be push left bar, push right bar.
best training videos i have ever seen. failed my mod 1 last wk . am sure i wiil pass next time .i shall just keek looking at all videos again and again . . cheers pal
You are very welcome. You can do it!
@@Lets-rideUk i sure did mate . i passed today. thanks to your excellent videos and advice . thank you so much 😁
Woohoo! Congratulations Michael. 🥳
Failed on hazard avoidance at 47km/hr 😞
😩 So close. Only 1km/hr more needed. Next time!
Harsh.@@Lets-rideUk
I was due to have my mod 1 today but got cancelled thanks to the weather. We did the hazard avoidance but I was too nervous to turn the bike more. Any advice?
Hi Callum. I think there's a typo in the last sentence - could you clarify? Did you mean "turn" the bike more? 👍
@@Lets-rideUk yes! Didnt notice that haha. I was too nervous to TURN the bike and commit. Any tips?
Trust the tyres. Nothing to worry about. The only danger is banging on the front brake mid-swerve but otherwise chuck it round that cone! Best of luck.
@@Lets-rideUk thanks for the advice! I've got my mod 1 on Friday. Been watching these videos for ages 😅😅
Richard, when you train your pupils for the mod1, do you use some sort of speed gun to check the speed for the HA and ES?
Yes, we use a Bushnell Velocity radar gun. 👍
Thanks Richard, are they expensive? I've got my mod1 on Friday and I was pretty confident until today. We did the HA and ES, the problem for me was no speed check facility and they lopped about ten feet of the distance to the cones. I know that makes it easier on the day, but still. I think I managed it after a few tries, Find out on Friday.@@Lets-rideUk
I've just checked the price, only £200.00. I would have thought it would have been a must have for a motorcycle training school.@@Lets-rideUk
Indeed. We got ours when they were around £90 - they've certainly gone up in price! On Ebay around £170 by the looks of it.
I will be making my representations known to the powers that be in the morning. Personally I don't this it's acceptable when a speed requirement is part of the test and when the margin of error is pretty tight. Maybe it's just me?
Passed my mod one thanks to you, you really helped me to calm my nerves and be ready for the test. Saved me like £600-700 on lessons
Great to hear Addison! Enjoy your riding. Stay safe out there. 😊👍
How did you save on your lessons?
How did you go for Mod 1 n 2 tests?
@@jackcohen3234 If you do your test on an A1 125cc bike, you can do Mod 1 and 2 yourself without an instructor. Just turn up at the test centre on your 125cc bike, L plates and CBT
Thank u
You are more than welcome. 😊
Can you explain the technique for this to me? Is it literally push pull? I am struggling with this and have done it, but still not sure how. I failed my mod1 as I hit the cone. Everything else was spot on.
Hey there Charlotte. It's all about handlebar input, more specifically, counter-steering. Have a look into this fascinating phenomena. Once you've got a handle on it, it becomes very straightforward. But the easy way to think of it is this; to go left push the left handlebar and to go right push the right handle. The initial swerve to kick the bike around the blue cone takes a good bit of energy into the steering, so in the case of this video I was pushing the left handlebar forward to get around the cone and then pushing the right handlebar forward to bring it back across to line up for the finishing cones. Find a quiet road somewhere and practice swerving left and right, left and right, left and right - push left handlebar, push right handlebar, push left handlebar, push right handlebar etc etc. You'll get it! 😊👍
@@Lets-rideUk thank you so much for replying. Gonna set some cones up and practice on my little 125. Then a bit before my next test. Have been watching all your videos and they are really helpful.
You are very welcome. Counter-steering only starts kicking in when you exceed around 15mph. To begin with, start with gentle pushes to get a feel for it, to start swerving gently, then start increasing the force a bit until you've got a good solid swerve going. Once you've got it nailed, it's like having power steering and great fun. 😊
@@Lets-rideUk Thank you so much for all the tips . I thought I would pop back online to tell you I passed my mod1 second time around today!
@@charlottefletcher1133 Woohoooo! 🥳 Congratulations Charlotte. 😊
Hey, just looking at this video, the technique used looks like push and pull on the handle bar, would counter steering also be an option at this speed. Great vids
Absolutely! It's the only way really, whether you know you're doing it or not. 😊👍
@@Lets-rideUk that’s my problem, I know I can do it but when I start thinking about counter steering principles my mind gets blown
@@jamescunningham7218 Yes, it is very counter-intuitive so best not to think about it and you'll find you'll just do it. If you can go around a corner at road speed then your brain knows how to counter-steer anyway. It's very natural. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk thanks buddy, ride safe. Push left go left, push right go right