Mod 2 booked AT LAST! - PASSED!!!

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

Yep! I passed Mod 1 a few months ago and I have just booked my Mod 2... Very nervous already Laughing

Confident though! Any tips? No search results came up for this topic Wink

So, Tell me more about the Mod 2 motorcycle exam! Fire away. Smile

Joe.
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CBT Passed - 22 / 10 / 11 >> Theory Passed - 16 / 02 / 2012 >> Mod 1 Passed - 07 / 03 / 2012 >> Mod 2 Passed - 18 / 05 / 2012.

TamaJosh · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 May 2012 Karma :

Ride safely as you normally would, do all your checks. Get up to the speed limit to avoid marks for hesitation. Watch out for strange roads they'll try to take you on.

Try finding the thread called 'Worried I might fail Mod 2" that was active yesterday, contained some good tips!

TamaJosh · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 May 2012 Karma :

Here it is!
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3180671

RomanMotard · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Jan 2012 Karma :

Do all the checks, including lifesaver when turning right into a junction, make sure you watch out for national speed limit signs, sometimes they are hidden behind a tree or a post, i found out yesterday that when i entered the road i somehow spotted 20mph zone behind a thick tree, also do national speed limit on dual carriageway i failed my test for that yesterday because i was too nerveous.

Be confident, don't let the instructor bother you that much, he might slow down and even hide behind a car to check your reaction like he did yesterday with me, always stay in left hand lane unless told otherwise for example when we approached the traffic light i was in a right hand lane and he was in a left behind a car, so i had to overtake a car to get back to left hand lane which was done fine but still is better to avoid that extra risk especially when doing the test, check your radio communication and make sure the earpiece is stable and that the volume is up! Becareful on the junctions make sure you observe but at the same don't hesitate to move out, and if going down a hill break a little to hold steady speed! Also indicate at the roundabout don't forget! Have a look at show & tell questions!

Last piece of advice from me is to just forget about the instructor when driving, just imagine he/she is just a sat/nav, but also sometimes have a look at what he/she is doing behind you Smile

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and don't come too early that will just make you feel very anxious!

Good luck and enjoy the ride! Mr. Green

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Theory passed 9/03/2012, Mod 1 passed 29/03/2012, Mod 2 passed 19/07/2012.

pendulum · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Feb 2012 Karma :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlXP1ip93Zs&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLF9DC1A812AC74FD8 helped me. There are several more useful videos like that on YouTube, which helped me get into the habit of doing all the correct obs and other little things the examiner wants to see.
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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment

AlexW · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Karma :

Whens it booked for?

I don't think you will have too many issues, My route was all in basildon, so if you know some of the roads, it will help.

Dont hesitate, make good progress, and impress him with all your crash damage.

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

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Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

FerretFing · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

Good luck Joe Mr. Green

The examiner will be well aware of what speed your bike is capable of so don't worry Thumbs Up

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Good luck wang biscuit Thumbs Up

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

Thanks everyone! Keep them tips coming - eek Laughing

I don't personally think I am a bad rider at all, I do ride like a granny, however Laughing

Really looking forward to it Smile

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CBT Passed - 22 / 10 / 11 >> Theory Passed - 16 / 02 / 2012 >> Mod 1 Passed - 07 / 03 / 2012 >> Mod 2 Passed - 18 / 05 / 2012.

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GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

If you accidentally go the wrong way, don't try and correct yourself at the last second and up with a serious fault.
Doesn't matter if you go the wrong way, as long as you do it safely.

And try and keep calm whilst you're waiting.
Nerves don't do you any good at all.

Good luck. Thumbs Up

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

The independant riding section was (for me) a piece of piss. Left turn at a roundabout, then a right and that was all the sign reading I needed to do in ten minutes. As has been said, if you make a mistake just carry on and the examiner will direct you out of it. I lucked out on my test though as he took me through the middle of some heavy roadworks and we were stuck at red lights for a good five minutes before it started to rain heavily.

Listen very carefully to what they say. Take the next left means just that. Take the next AVAILABLE left means watch out for one-way signs etc.

Above all get a good nights sleep before, have a proper brekkie and prove to the examiner why you deserve that little picture of a motorbike on the back of your licence.

Good luck!
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

JoeDougieDoug... · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Bus lanes are a good one, we've had people say that they were failed for not using one outside of its posted hours. So don't just avoid them all, you do have to read the sign and then avoid or use them as appropriate.
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Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

AlexW · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Karma :

I didnt see any bus lanes on my route.

The independant ride for me was just round two roundabouts ending up on the A127.

Obviously theres a good chance your route will be different since Si was in a car, and you might not get him anyway, Plus im sure he changes his route.

pendulum · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Feb 2012 Karma :

AlexW
I have only just realised you did your test in Basildon
So did I
... on the 9th May... same day as you ? Shocked

Black Arai(?) helmet by any chance?! I'm thinking you might be the guy who sat next to me Laughing

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1998 CG125 (Sold) CB500 [+ Clio 172]
Usually_Wrong: I tend to fail more than pass. [Speaking about Theory Practice]
Usually_Wrong: im on unemployment at the moment