Mod 2 Question on Clothing

[Efes123]

Hi All,

Just a quick question that you knowledgable people may be able to answer. I'm taking my Mod 2 later this month on my 125. Do I have to wear a hi-viz wotsit, or is that just for DAS?

Thanks
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[Darth]

My approach to Hi-vis clothing in pretty much all circumstances is "If I need it, someone will give me it"
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[Quornholio]

I had to wear a hi-viz when I did my test, that was before the Mod1 & 2 though. Just buy a hi-viz vest like builders wear. It's about £1.

[blurredman]

I wondered that when I did mine.

No I didn't have one, and no they didn't give me one either. Just the radio belt.
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[Teflon-Mike]

DSA have recently issued a bullatin on clothing.
Not sure that Hi-Vis is on the list;
It is the 'stuff' reccomended in CBT, vis 'sensible' atire or propper bike clothing.
Personally, I'd say for the sake of a fiver, just get something!

You're trying to impress the bloke.

Might not be 'essential', and might not make him 'over-look' causing a multiple pile up, or anything, but 'first impressions'..... they DO count!

I reccomend the Sam-Brown Belt, rather than high-vis bib; its more 'obviousely' BIKE... rather than yet another bright blob.... but your call.... once you have licence in your pocket, if you really dont like it stick it in a bin, or hand it to some-one in the waiting room!
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[Efes123]

Wow, thanks for all the quick replies. S'pose I may as well got and get one.
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[angryjonny]

As usual Tef has hit the nail on the head.

I'd expect you can take the test in a helmet and a tracksuit but the examiner will be looking for a reason to fail you. Show him/her that you're taking it seriously (all the right clobber etc) and you may find yourself being looked on more favourably.

[Efes123]

[SweenyT]

I wore mine on my A2 Mod2 even though it makes me look like a traffic warden as I would have got one from my instructor had he come with me. It helps to look the part even if you dont feel the part I still have mine and carry it in my rucksack all the time just in case I come home in the dark or it starts chucking down. Thinking of getting me a Sam-Brown Belt as Tef suggested as I prefer them.
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[Rogerborg]

You do not have to wear hi vis while on test, on any bike. According to a strict reading of the statue, you could even remove your L plates, as the conditions[1] attached to your provisional entitlement don't apply while on test.

I'd recommend trying that if and only if you're out to pick an argument rather than to get a license.

Likewise, you don't have to wear hi vis but for the sake of a pound store purchase it may give the examiner a good first impression of you and it certainly can't hurt, especially if you rock up on your own. Since the test is so subjective, I think that would be money well spent.

[1] L plates for <= 125cc, 11kW or L plates, fluorescent clothing and accompanied by a qualified DAS instructor carrying his certification for any other bike.
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