Module 1

off-road test: what happens

You’ll take the module 1 test in an off-road motorcycle manoeuvring area at a DVSA site.

The test normally takes about 20 minutes and includes:

Your test result

You’ll be told if you’ve passed module 1 at the end of the test.

The examiner will make a note of:

dangerous faults – these involve actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property
serious faults – these are potentially dangerous
riding faults – these are not potentially dangerous, but could become serious if you keep making the same mistake

You’ll pass module 1 if you make:

If you pass

The examiner will:

If you’re upgrading your licence through ‘progressive access’, you must pass module 2 within 6 months. You have to pass module 1 again if you do not.

If you do not pass

You’ll have to book another module 1 test and pay again. You have to choose a date at least 3 working days away.

If you’ve already booked the module 2 test you might need to change the date, since you must pass module 1 before you can take module 2.