Mod 2: Tips and advice! (please) PASSED :D

DottyDuck · Nearly there... Joined: 12 Nov 2012 Karma :

So, I have now passed the mod 1 (with no minors- bow chicka wow wa!) Dance!

I am looking for tips and advice for mod 2! So if you have anything useful please leave a comment!
Thanks
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Darth-Simba · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Oct 2012 Karma :

Everything that I have read about the mod 2 is straight forward. Just ride as you would normally and apparently it is easier than mod 1
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

I'll post the tips from my thread where I asked for advice.

It was a CBT, but the idea is the same.

GeorgeB. · Crazy Courier Joined: 08 Mar 2013 Karma :

I'm doing my mod 2 on Monday (looks like we're gonna be licensed up around the same time!) and from what I've picked up, it's not too hard.

Mainly, do checks whenever anything changes.
Direction
Position
Lanes
Speed
2 Lanes into 1
Line of parked cars on your left runs out (also good to check vehicles parked in the direction you're travelling, in case there is someone in there and they're about to move off.

Don't be afraid to travel at the speed limit - Your examiner wants to see that you're not afraid to make progress when possible, this means overtaking a bus doing 30 in a 40 etc

Also, use bus lanes where you can. Check the time just before your test starts and then check the signs for what time they are active.

Finally, just remember that the examiner is a biker too. Most of them want to see more bikers on the road that can ride without killing themselves (or others).

HTH Thumbs Up

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sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

Mirrors when changing speed usuall shoulder checks when Changing direction.indicators must be cancelled ASAP double tap switch to make sure examiner to expect you to be doing the speed limit in the area you are in if it is safe to do so Thumbs Up

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Yes, examiners seem to want us to treat the posted speed as a target rather than a limit, but they're only going to give minors for it. IMO, you're more likely to fail by making a major if you get too obsessed with hustling. Don't sweat it, in other words.

Do watch out for any tricky or unusual situation that they decide to throw at you, like complex or multiple roundabouts, or unmarked junctions. Cautious and slow in, sharpish out.

Doesn't matter where you go in the independent riding section, as long as you go safely and confidently.

If in trouble, offer titwank.
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P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

KD on roundabouts is pretty much a guaranteed pass, as is some monowheel action through forward facing cameras.

Honest.

Best of luck though, just ride like its a sat nav in your ear. Thumbs Up

reddeviljp · Trackday Trickster Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Karma :

If you're quietly confident about your riding style and measured and smooth in your gear changes, movements, etc then it shouldn't be a problem. Looking 'into a turn' as you wait to turn I found to be very useful and set me up for the next manoeuvre. Good luck, anyhow.
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mic · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Sep 2010 Karma :

They let you off with silly mistakes like trying to pull away from the test centre with the side stand down so it stalls. 3 times. So that's always handy.

If you don't hear a clear instruction don't panic it will be repeated. Just treat it as a ride out with mates.

Or do what you want and pull it off with a titwank. Literally.
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daffy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Jul 2011 Karma :

I got taken to the same round about twice as i was hesitant first time. they have a route planned in their head before you leave and don't do the same thing twice unless there's a problem first time round.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

Mod 2 is loads harder, if only because it takes so much longer. This is compounded by not being a driver (leaving flashers on not withstanding) and / or not spending time on a 125. If I had to do one of the two mods all over again, I'd go with mod 1 every time, no question. There is so much less to go wrong, no other fuckwit road users to screw your ride up.
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