Mod 2 Tomorrow :S Update: PASSED

[Screw Loose]

Mod 2 is booked for tomorrow morning - really nervous as i cannot afford to fail this


Any advice?



Woop woop - passed it, cheers guys - karma will be doled out

[clancy]

Don't fail


Lol no seriously you'll be fine, ride in the speed limit, do all your observations, do more observations, make sure there obvious and you'll pass. Mod 2 is the easy bit
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[bikertomm]

I too couldn't afford to fail and didn't, do what you need to do, ride normally and pay attention and jobs a good'un

Observations, Speed limits ect you know what to do!

Good luck
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[Efes123]

As with Mod1 the important thing is to relax. Try to treat it like a normal ride, but with someone giving you directions. Tips:
Slightly move your mirrors so it's obvious that you're using them
Before you move the handle bars do a life saver - can't fail for too many
Check you've cancelled your indicators
If you take a wrong turn, or find yourself in the wrong lane, just carry on, don't try to correct. The examiner will put you right
What helped for me was to do a running commentary as I was riding, as though I was explaining every move and thought.
Oh, and finally, enjoy it
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[clancy]

As above, also remember that taking a wrong turn at a junction or roundabout is not a minor it anything so if you go the complete wrong way dont panick because it doesn't matter
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KLX 300r

[bikertomm]

Yeah, on the 'independant riding' I ended up going really wrong.. like literally the complete wrong way.

As long as you ride the correct way the chances are you'll be ok, obviously try and go the right way Just saying incase you don't, don't feel as though you've fucked up and failed just carry on riding proper
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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

[defblade]

Relax, treat the tester as a satnav talking in your ears.

Don't filter - more time spent stopped in a queue, the less time to mess up.

Don't follow buses too closely! I missed a speed limit change following one; someone else on here had trouble also caused by bus following. Also, if you're a bit back and they do pull in to a stop, you can see past easily to go around them.

Go with a good attitude - seems they look for maturity above IThinkI'mARidingGod and a sensible attitude may see you pass with soemthing that could have failed you (worked for me ).
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Honda Varadero 125cc => Suzuki Bandit 650 33bhp => 77bhp =>
BMW K1200R Sport 163bhp => Aprilia Shiver GT 750 95bhp

[-Matt-]

Just keep calm and treat it like a normal ride really [a safe one of course

Keep an eye on your speed particularly in 30's were its easy to get distracted monitoring side-roads etc and suddenly end up going over, and if you do stall or go the wrong way, don't panic. Just get going again and in the right direction when you can - and don't let doing this distract you from the observations - so long as you get going in reasonable time again and in a safe manner you should be fine

Good luck

[Elffie01]

Good Luck you will be fine

Dont let that examiner slink up the inside of you either...sneaky buggers they are

[J.M.]

Have a couple of beers beforehand, it'll really calm your nerves
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2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900

[brains_t]

Make sure any errors following directions are done safely, as in if the examiner had asked you to go that way that is how you would have done it.

On mine, I was told to "turn left" as I started to signal he repeated "at the roundabout, turn left" clearly his microphone malfunctioned. I completed the turn swiftly but he missed it as the road we were on was one-way. He suggested some options over the radio but I was out of his view for a few minutes - he was clearly pleased to see me emerge having waited for three cars reversing onto the roundabout to escape a traffic warden

[callum94]

Is speeding much of a problem on mod 2? I got 3 minors for speeding and that's it.

Anyway, good luck and try not to over concentrate as that is why I got the minors (to much looking at what's around me and hardly any looking at the speedo/instrument panel)
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Restricted licence (33hp): 09/12/12

[XanderZZR]

Try to relax and enjoy it, a bit of friendly banter with the examiner always works well - confidence and maturity.

[-LG-]

[J.M.]

[Doovy]

I remember the nerves in my stomach, felt physically sickening..

I cried when he told me I passed.

Good luck for today!
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[Efes123]

[P.]

My guy just sat me down and did that horrible "well, I'm afraid to say that.... I'm going to have to take your licence" then I'm pleased to say you have passed..

Could have hit the fucker Think they are so funny at Gillingham test centre Ran a red and had no front right indicator. Total boss.

[deadwolf]

Make sure your eyes are up to spec. I swear I almost failed it at the eyesight test due to nervousness and dirty glasses messing up my vision. Imagine how downright gutting that would have been, all that work and waiting for hours and etc undone by something silly like that

The test itself is pretty quick. It felt like just 10 minutes to me when it was in fact 45. Guess time flows quickly when you're highly strung.
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Motorsapien Art

[Efes123]

[Doovy]

Either out enjoying new freedom or wallowing in self-pity.
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[Screw Loose]

Update:


Passed it - just. 3 minors and nearly got a fail, the instructed had to inform me that the road was a NSL not a 30 zone - right T the beginning too and thought 'ah fuck it I've failed anyway' so was much more relaxed.

Never been so happy to hear the words 'I'm pleased to tell you...'


Cheers for the advice - it helped a lot

[Efes123]

Congrats, now the hard work and real training begins
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Honda VT500 ED - SOLD
Projects Suzuki GS125 Done, then stolen - Kawasaki GPX750R SOLD - Honda VF750S SOLD

[Doovy]

Well done
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[noobRider]

Sounds like you had a very relaxed examiner

GJ
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