Theory - PASSED. MOD 1 - PASSED. MOD 2 - PASSED

[Josh|RD125LC]

Well, I've finally decided to get my arse into gear before my 2nd CBT runs out in October. I've only managed to do 68miles on my RG since Oct '09 as it kept playing up so I parked it up and left it. Am in the process of fixing it up now but made my mind up to enter the big bike world.

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good practice CD for the theory? I imagine it can't be that difficult but I would like to revise and pass first time, £31 a time is a bit of a joke when you fail![url][/url]
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[Lincolnshire Jock]

Hi Josh,

Mentioned this on another thread - did my theory a few weeks back and used The Official DSA Biker Pack.

It's a CD containing all the questions that you could be asked until Jan 12. Loads of content and ways to revise and test. Found it really useful.

Also comes with a "Better Biking" DVD which looks at all aspects of bikes from clothing, checks to key skills.

Got it from Amazon and think it was around the £10 mark.

Hope this is of use and good luck fella.
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[Themightyimp]

I've just passed my theory and used Driving test success all tests 2011 edition,it even covers the hazard perception test aswell,with plenty of videos for you to practice on.
Due to the disc I managed to get 50 out of 50 on the theory and 60 out 75 on hazard perception.I'd recommend that disc to anyone.

[dannymassive]

As above, I can't recommend using one of these DVD's enough. I found it very helpful. Even after passing my car theory well over a decade ago, the dvd's helped me out as some things are different on a bike - I would have quite easily got mistaken on minimum tire tread depth for instance. Get one of the dvd's and practice, you'll be fine. Good luck!
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[Josh|RD125LC]

[Josh|RD125LC]

Well the good news is that I passed the theory test. Got loads of practice using the Driving Test Success DVD that was recommended

Have now booked a DAS course, which starts on the 17th Aug, Mod 1 test on the 18th, and Mod 2 on the 23rd.

Now I'm abit nervous as I havent been on a bike in over a year, and even then I only covered 70 miles. I did ride a 50cc and 125cc from 2004-2006.

Does anybody feel like I'm jumping the gun? Im not unfamiliar with bikes, but it will be my first time on a 'big' bike. I've had a car licence for 5 years so I've got road sense, but obviously that doesn't count for half of it really!

Anybody passed their DAS with little riding experience at all? Can I pull it off?
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[Caphel]

Of course you can pull it off.

The first time I even sat on a bike was on my CBT. Following my CBT I booked my theory and then booked a DAS course. All passed first time with no prior experience, although I have been driving a car for 10+ years which I am sure helped. All in all I would say it was a very enjoyable experience, obviously a few nerves before the Mod 1 and Mod 2, but once the test got underway the nerves all but disappeared.

[Jenny1985]

Hi Josh, I'm in the process of doing DAS right now and you can definitely do it. Im the same as Caphel in that the first time i sat on a bike was to do the CBT. And i wasn't good at all - nervous, unsteady, even fell off That's the main reason i decided to do DAS, as i didn't trust myself on the road at all. So far I've had 2 days on the 500cc (so much easier to ride) and passed MOD 1. I have one more day of DAS booked and then MOD 2. I'm sure you'll be fine Good luck

[Josh|RD125LC]

Congrats on the passing Jenny good going!

Thanks for the little boost there guys. I hope I can do it, I just tend to think the worst alot of the time instead of thinking that I might actually be ok! My first lesson on the 500 is next wednesday, Mod 1 is on the following day (thurs) and the Mod 2 is on the 23rd (tues) its slowly creeping up lol.
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[Jenny1985]

Thank you. I do that too; think that's why I put off learning for so long. I'm sure once you get going again you'll be fine

I have my Mod 2 on the 23d as well, at 14.07 - an oddly specific time, lol! I can't wait, im itching to get a bike and get started. Ive been waiting weeks already; my test centre is just so booked up. Hopefully Tuesday will be a lucky day for us.

[Josh|RD125LC]

Bringing some good news here. I passed my Mod 1 first time on thursday just gone, really chuffed as it was belting down with rain and the test area was drenched. Even got told my emergency stop was excellent considering the conditions. So that gave me a big boost. Nearly screwed up on the familiarization bit, got a bit confused with the cone lay out and nearly hit the last blue cone! Managed to correct myself and finish the manouver though.

Mod 2 on Tuesday so fingers crossed that goes well too!
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[FerretFing]

well done....and GOOD LUCK

[dannymassive]

Well done Josh, fingers crossed for your MOD 2!

I don't know about yourself, but out of the two Modules, It was the MOD 1 that I was worried about. Once the MOD 1 was out the way, I was fine.

Keep us posted on your progress!!!
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[ajbsmirnoff]

Good luck mate. Mod2 is like riding with a satnav. Easy.

[Luthien]

Good luck!...
Hope you bring us more good news this evening
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Good luck with your test today.

All the best

Keith
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[SnowTigeress]

congratz on the pass......
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[Josh|RD125LC]

Well more good news, passed MOD 2 this morning with no minors! Extremely happy about this, I personally thought I rode a bit sloppy in placed but examiner thought the opposite and said it was a good tidy ride so who am I to complain!

Yeah I would agree that I was more nervous about the MOD 1 test. Not too sure why but on the day, it was MOD 1 that I felt more worried about.

Thanks to all for the good lucks, they obviously all gave me the luck I needed. Now time to enjoy my new toy I picked up on the weekend, Suzuki Bandit, W plate, so its the facelift and its the faired version. Very nice bike!
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[ElliotReidMD]

Nice one

[P.addy]

Seen your join date, bout fucking time

Congrats mate, enjoy it

[Josh|RD125LC]