Whether or not to go for full license

nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

At the moment I have a full drivers license and have done my CBT and I was thinking would it be worth a shot at just going for my theory and then Mod 1 to get to grips with the first mod and If I pass, I pass but if not (most likely) I will be more aware of the test and not be going into the unknown when taking it again, have people tried this method or would you recommend a days training before going in for the 'mod's' thanks

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I can't see any reason NOT to go for a full licence, if you're old enough and can afford it, do it now!!!
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nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

get your experience and go for a full test. check on youtube or the DSA site itself for vids of mod 1, it gives you some insight as to what you need to do to pass mod 1.

practice slow control. do u turns in side streets, if you can do a u turn in a side street with no probs then u will be able to do one on the test centre.

but i would recomend getting your test simply for the reason that a CBT lasts only 2 years. so every 2 years your gonna have to pay the guts of 90 quid if you want to stay on 2 wheels.
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Willson · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Karma :

If they've not changed them since I did mine in November, they still last two years Smile

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nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

Also could anybody answer I have seen a 'practice' of the module 1 on youtube and it seems to only take less than 5 minutes are you expected to know the order in which you do the manouvers and are you expected to do them one after another without stopping or receiving guidance from your examiner?

Kebabmonster · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Karma :

C-Pk · Nova Slayer Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

Passed mine today mate.

It takes about 20 minutes and the examiner will tell you before each manouvre what is expected of you.

Work on your slalom and figure 8. The first is easy enough. The figure 8 can be difficult as your non use hand, ie. if your right handed, then your left. Can be difficult to do the U turn. So just be warned.

Get some good practice in. I never used an instructor. Just me and my dad. And some helpful videos online.

nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

C-Pk · Nova Slayer Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

Yeah first time and Its not as scary as you might think. Just get lots of practise in. There is 22metres between the speedo and the swerve. Just close the throttle after passing the speedo and coast past the swerve. Its easy enough. The slalom and the figure of 8 are the difficult parts. And they are not too bad. just remember to always do your checks and always remember the final life saver.

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

with the figure of 8 you can make it easier for yoirself by going around the last slalom cone. There's nothing in the rules to say you can't. I'll try and explain.

say slalom are blue cones then 2 yellow cones for the figure of 8. Finish thw slalom and make your way around the 8, between the yellows then a u turn around the far cone. Make it easy by doing it wide. Cross between the yellows again and make the opposite u turn by goin round the blue cone.

its the way my training school showed me and i passed first time by using this method although it might be wise to check just in case your test centre is stricter
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

Kebabmonster · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Karma :

And remember you get another go at the swerve and the emergency stop if you do it correctly but weren't up to speed.

I had to do my swerve twice cos I only hit 46 kph 1st time, but I'd took it easy to get a feel for it on the day. Passed it on the second run and after trying it already, the second go was a piece of cake.

Andy.

nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

You have all been great help! The only other worry I have is that I have a Yamaha SR 125, would it be suitable to do it on this bike as will I be able to get up to 32mph in time and also will I be able to do the emergency stop correctly with only one disk brake (front) thanks

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

bud. Its expected to be done at the same speed whether you are on a 50cc twist off piss off or on a 500cc bike. You'll have plenty of time to get up to speed and enough room to stop. Don't make it into a mountian with worry. Watch the vids on youtube and relax
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

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nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

RussBLS · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 May 2010 Karma :

Do it on a 500. Then do your Mod 2 on a 500 and you can ride any bike you like providing you can get insured on it.

That's the way I did it.

Both tests weren't as difficult as I thought they were going to be. Just make sure you listen to the examiner at all times. You don't want to fail by preforming a manoeuvre you weren't asked to do. (Like the guy who's Mod 1 after me did)

Don't drop the bike either. Saw someone do that before they even got onto the tarmac.

nathandenniso... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2010 Karma :

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N cee thirty · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Karma :

well i'm just saying what i did,depends what your bikes comfortable with
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