Can I take off 1 'L' Plate now?

[Alex_B]

I booked up my mod 1 last week and today was the day, I've only ever seen the test on youtube so it was all a bit nervy if I'm honest.

I got up this morning, out at 6 ish to get down the car park to practice some U-Turns.

Get to the test center at 8.30 a.m for my test.

Everything was perfect until that damn swerve.

The wind was pretty strong and I only made 47 kph (1 minor) but worse, my foot just touched a cone by the smallest amount.

I thought to myself I had screwed it after everything was going so well. I looked behind me expecting to see a cone rolling down the 'road' but no, it was still planted and on it's spot, I could not believe it!!!!

Anyway, round I go again and gave the Baby Vara all It had in 2nd, into the wind and got 50 kph.


Sorry for the long post but it was a big deal to me as I had no instruction cept Youtube and really thought I would fail.

TL; DR
I passed my MOD 1

So happy right now and I'm almost there.
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[fatjames]

Hi, and Well Done! It's sounds like you were quite lucky, the rest of your test must have been spot on. I think you can take one L off..not really, but soon you can take both off? When's the Mod 2 booked for?

btw, not that long a post..

[Alex_B]

Thanks FJ,

It really meant a lot to get that pass mate.

But, yea, everything was spot on before that touch on the cone, it was the barest brush though.
Stupid of me though, because I ride with my break foot at an angle for some reason and it kinda sticks out a bit. (until I need the brake of course )

MoD 2 will be booked pretty soon I think.
I've only been riding for a couple months so I'll get a bit more road under my belt then go for it. I think (and I could be wrong) but that is the major hurdle out the way.
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[fatjames]

Book it straight away, you can book it for in a few weeks time, doesn't have to be this week..
When I booked my theory, I booked it so far in advance, that I'm still waiting for it, also can't get a cancellation outside of my working hours. I'll probably have to wait til the weather is better before even thinking about about Mod2. If I could, i'll attempt them all today, but now I have to wait til after my theory (04.11.11!!)

Summary, book it! Book it now! You're sat at your PC..!

[Rogerborg]

Nice one, good job on manning up for the 2nd run.
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[FerretFing]

Congrats & good luck for Mod 2

[bumbles]

congrats,
my bike struggled to get to the speed they wanted,
the easy bit next!

[Efes123]

Congrats on the pass, I believe you're allowed to touch, but not to knock them over. Mod 2 is a piece of cake in comparison, just enjoy the ride.
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[SweenyT]

Well done! You can cut one corner of one plate for now to make it easier for when you rip those buggers off after your Mod2
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[anthony_r6]

Congratulations. I did a hour and half on the course a few months before I did my Mod 1. Just to get a feel of it. Made me know what I needed to brush up on. Everything else was learnt and taught by myself, these guys and youtube. Good feeling you know you can pass by your own abilities!

Good Luck for Mod 2
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[trikeschick]

You are very lucky, i did the same thing and was failed
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[Alex_B]

[DaveB]

Nice one mate, passed mine this morning too great feeling init

[Ellis]

Congrats Alex and Dave!.