A2 - MOD 1&2

[lazy12]

Gonna be booking my A2 training and tests in 3 days it’s my first time so I’m getting a bit worried, I’ve been practicing on my 125 and I reckon observations I should be fine with that but I’m panicking about it, anyone got any advice for me before I take my tests?

[kawakid]

I find a drink before hand to calm the nerves helps.
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[flearider]

best way to release stress smack one off before ..

[Ste]

Which part(s) are you worried about?

[jayspeedy]

if you've ridden on the road before and have some confidence on the road you should be good man, just enjoy it. also the pad you practice your a1 on is probably A LOT smaller than the pad in the test centre so the speed traps are a non issue
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2010 CBR600RR

[Easy-X]

Much treasure to be found on the Interwebs:

Theory test multiple choice? Read the highway code (online for free) and take the DVSA practice tests.

Theory test hazard perception? Watch all of Dashcam Australia on YouTube.

Mod 1: Loads of vids of people doing actual real tests on what to me looks almost a football pitch sized area, loads of room. You can get 20mph round the bend for the stops and swerves no bother.

I'm currently spending some quality time doing full lock U turns in various car parks before my Mod 1 at the end of the week. Important lessons: look where you want to go, not at the rev counter, not at the floor, not at the approaching bollard... etc. second, and most important, belief. If you believe it can be done (and your instructors prove it to ppl day in day and and then their students pass their tests so it can't be that hard) then you can start to believe you can do it and it's a real achievable thing!

Mod 2: get into the habit of life savers, mirror checks and indicators 'cos you know what? they're actually meant to, you know, save your life so get on it!

Finally, nobody ever "fails" their Mod 1 or 2, those are just practice sessions and you'll definitely nail it on the next go

Best of luck!
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

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[linuxyeti]

[linuxyeti]

Might find this link useful..

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/motorcycle-manoeuvring-area-diagrams
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[lazy12]

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[RAYK47]

If you have been riding a 125 competently and safely for a while then you will be fine. That's what I did and passed both first time.

Good luck

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[Easy-X]

Just finished my Mod 1 on MT07 and here are my tips...

No.1 priority: drill yourself with stop, neutral (chat to examiner) get in gear, Stevie Wonder, pull away. Every missed shoulder check is a minor (except the U-turn, which is a major) and you have 8 opportunities to fuck up the most basic survival skill.

2) Act like your under examination at all times. And that includes even sitting about in the waiting area. Nobody is going to give Jack the Lad the benefit of the doubt in the test area. (Also, you are being offically examined as soon as you jump on the bike, not just inside the gates of the test area.)

3) Take your time, average test takes 7 minutes but the time allowed is 20 mins. Don't rush yourself. Stop, into neutral, turn off engine, kickstand down... breath! Slowly, methodically, 1, 2, 3, 4... and relax

4) Don't be afraid to ask the examiner to repeat stuff. Mine tapped at the chart and I had to point out he'd got the colours mixed up in his vocal description (right hand bend: red cones on the left, blue cones on the right.) There are no bonus points to pick up but if you can demonstrate you're observant the examiner might be generous somewhere. Don't rely on or expect such generosity but it can't hurt!

5) Think ahead. The parking test is from one box to t'other. Pick the box furthest away from you. In the slow "walking pace" test you'll probably be at a bit of an angle to the destination box - adjust course on the way to end up square in the box.

6) The tricky stuff: probably for most people it's either the U-turn or the swerve or both! For the U-turn if you can get your bike to do a full-lock turn on the figure of 8 when practising then why can't you piss all over the U-turn?! Just nerves and belief in yourself. Try practising the U-turn on a bay a metre narrower on the test (although a good instructor should be cheeky enough to already do this!) And observations! Setting off and as you make the turn - it seems like a lot of stuff to do all at once Hopefully you can separate in your mind control of the bike and what your head's doing; if not, practice some more! Personally I see it as more a mental thing so do some practice on your own bike when you have time and a suitable location (luckily I have stacks of car parks round my way that are quiet in the evening.)

Remember on the swerve you need to go through the speed trap. Nobody said you had to go dead centre through the cones! If you slightly hug the left or right side (depending on which way round your course is set up) you only need to flick the bike out a tiny bit to hug the blue cone on your opposite side. No dramatic countersteering techniques required! And, as ever, listen to your instructors: don't fixate on the cones, look at where you want to go.

tl;dr I listened to my instructors, I did okay.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

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[B0ndy]

Don't overthink it, practice, test, pass - win.

If you don't get it first time don't worry.
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