Mod 1 Compulsory Gear

[KingKong]

Hello

I was told by my instructor that if a candidate turns up to their Mod 1 without correct gear - in this instance, gloves - they will be turned away and lose their test and fee.

Problem is, my gloves are biker gloves but badly restrict the movement of my clutch hand, causing me to stall a lot - not something I can afford to do when attempting my already weak U-turn manoeuvre.

Are there any slim and thin non-movement restrictive gloves I may get that would be approved for the test?

Thanks,
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[Quornholio]

Try buying some cheap summer gloves.

[Alex_B]

I know what you mean. Feeling is a big part of the mod 1, especially for new riders.

Try Lidl, they have some thin-ish Motorcycle gloves at £12.99 If you can find one with stock that is.

Failing that, get to a J&S and do what Mk1 just told ya.

£20 would about cover it.
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[phillyctr]

plus it will impress the examiner that your serious unlike someone turning up in jeans and trainers.

[anthony_r6]

Why do you even own gloves that restrict your clutch movement? I'd be getting something a little thinner if I were you. As said, you do need to dress appropriately as it's Health and Safety and that place is a 'Place of Work'.
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[multijoy]

[P.]

Well..

Few mates went for the mod1 and 2 recently.

All but one wore boots, he got turned away for having trainers.
All wore heavy jeans, none of these ripped things, big black jeans.
All wore textile jackets, gloves and helmets.

Suggest you wear all of the above.

[anthony_r6]

[janner_10]

It may be me - but why even risk being turned away / failing for clutch control for a pair of gloves you can pick up on the high street for a tenner.

Excuse the rudeness, but a bloody daft question.
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[KingKong]

[stinkwheel]

Can ask anyone in this thread who is being a priggish, self-riteous safety nazi if they wear boots, leathers and gloves on their pushbike? Which is the sort of speed we're talking about.

If you have a car, do you have a 5-point harness fitted?

If not, I suggest you shut the fuck up.

I personally feel the DSA would be totally exceeding their remit in insisting on anything other than statuatory safety equipment. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if they are.
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[anthony_r6]

[Codemonkey]

[Bomberman]

They definatley tell you to bugger off in trainers on a mod 1. My instructor lent a lad a pair of boots yesterday and I've heard of it before. Also, I don't ordinarily do 60kph on my pushbike
To the OP, buy some it makes no sense having gloves you can't use. But if you can't afford, surely your instructor/bike school can help you out with a loaner?
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[hedgehugger]

https://www.dft.gov.uk/news/stories/dsa-news-20110616

First thing to come up on a google for ''appropriate clothing module 1 motorcycle''.

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[stinkwheel]

[Quornholio]

Once you pass your test, you can wear whatever you want on the bike, but why give them something to pick on you for in the first place? When I did my test, before the Mod 1/2, the examiner made reference to the fact I was wearing below ankle hiking boots rather than something a bit more sturdy, but didn't fail me for it. I still wear boots like those on the bike for short distance, but anything a bit more 'spirited' I wear proper boots.

Good thing to wear proper gear IMO. Give a good impression, and shows you are actually semi-committed to a bit of safety.

[Izzbust]

I can see this debate from both sides.

But........... playing devils advocate....... If your 17 year old son or daughter were to have an accident on their test dressed in only the legally required helmet and then suffered some fairly preventable injuries whilst under the scrutiny of a professional Examiner, I reckon some of you would be posting some "blame claim" posts.

Just my opinion!!

[Themightyimp]

I'm all for them failing people for not riding in safety gear.
Mind you i'm 45 and old enough to realise the dangers of falling off even at low speed.

[stinkwheel]

[multijoy]