Motorcycle practical test explained :Cross Stitch – Motoring

The practical motorcycle test is split into two separate modules – the off-road module and the on-road module. To get a full motorcycle licence you need to pass both modules. Find out what happens during both modules of the test.

Leave enough time between the two modules to avoid losing the module two fee

You can book both modules at the same time. However, you must pass module one before you take module two.

If you don’t pass module one, you must wait three full working days before you can retake it.

What to do if you want to cancel module two

You must give the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) three full working days’ notice if you want to cancel your module two test. If you don’t, you will lose your module two test fee. You should leave a long enough time between the two modules to avoid losing the module two fee.

If you don’t pass module two, you must wait ten full working days before being able to retake it.

To find out how to book and manage your appointments and where you can take both modules of the test, click on the link below.

At the end of module one, the examiner will give you the result and feedback. If you pass, you’ll get your module one pass certificate.

If you don’t bring the right documents:

your test may not go ahead
you may lose your fee

This module includes the:

eyesight test
safety and balance questions
road riding element
independent riding section

The eyesight test

The examiner will ask you to read the number plate on a parked vehicle to test your eyesight. If you fail the test, your riding test won’t continue.

You’ll ride in a variety of road and traffic conditions. You’ll be asked to carry out:

normal stops
an angle start (pulling out from behind a parked vehicle)
a hill start (where possible)

The examiner will give you directions using a radio. They will normally follow you on a motorcycle.

Independent riding section of the riding test

Your riding test will include around ten minutes of independent riding. This is designed to assess your ability to ride safely while making decisions independently.

At the end of module two, the examiner will give you the result and feedback. If you pass, the examiner will explain to you how to change your provisional licence into a full licence.

At the end of each module the examiner will tell you whether or not you have passed.

The different types of faults that can be marked

There are three types of faults that can be marked:

a dangerous fault – involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property
a serious fault – could potentially be dangerous
a rider fault – not potentially dangerous, but if you make the same fault throughout your test it could become a serious fault

The pass mark for module one

You can make up to five rider faults and still pass module one. If you make six or more rider faults, you won’t pass the module.

If you make one serious or dangerous fault, you won’t pass module one.

The pass mark for module two

You can make up to ten rider faults and still pass module two. If you make 11 or more rider faults, you won’t pass the module.

If you make one serious or dangerous fault, you won’t pass module two.