Mod.2 Warnings

[KingKong]

Hello,

Soon to be taking the Mod.2 test, and was hoping for some valuable tips, please.

- What typically constitutes instant fail;

- What is the toughest element of Mod.2

Any other tips that come to mind, please.

Much appreciated
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[Efes123]

I found this (https://www.lightningpass.com/jkcm/COURSE+INFORMATION/HOW+TO+FAIL+YOUR+TEST) pretty useful. There are dozens of ways to fail, but honestly it's a lot easier than most people think. Try to treat it like a normal ride, following the Highway Code, and you'll be fine.
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[Rogerborg]

Make another road user take avoiding action = fail.

Just about everything else is or can be marked as a minor, if you haven't already failed the First Impressions Test. Spank out a few £££ on a hi vis bib if you don't already have one.
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[swampy]

Indicators being left on when passing a road you're not turning into seems to be a pretty common route to failure.

Like the others have said, chill out, keep your wits about you and don't do anything silly for 45 mins.
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[KingKong]

Thank you all very much
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Past - 2016 Ninja 300 (dark grey); K4 GSXR 600 (sexy yellow); 2002 CBR600FS; 2004 GSXR 1000; 2006 Kwak 636; 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar (facepalm); 2005 Kwak 636; 2011 Yamaha R125.

[KingKong]

Thank you all very much
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Kwak 636 (2005)

Past - 2016 Ninja 300 (dark grey); K4 GSXR 600 (sexy yellow); 2002 CBR600FS; 2004 GSXR 1000; 2006 Kwak 636; 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar (facepalm); 2005 Kwak 636; 2011 Yamaha R125.

[Alex_B]

Indicators, indicators and INDICATORS!!!!

If you forget it one time and it's in the wrong place, (a junction, with a car/bike/bus) odds are you will fail.
Forget them at the right time (not going past a junction) and you should just get a minor, as long as you don't keep doing it!

Drill yourself between now and your test. Even if it's 6 weeks away. You will be glad you did.

Obs, VERY important. Don't forget the Obs/Lifesavers. Again, drill yourself now until test day. Train those muscles to remember.

BTW, I can comment on this because I JUST PASSED THIS MORNING!!!!!

Sorry, got carried away

Good luck to you.
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[goto10]

[KingKong]

[J.M.]

I'd be making sure to get the first impression a good one like Rogerborg says. Sure, exams are meant to be marked against a specific sheet, but if the examiner is 50/50 on whether to pass you or not then it's almost inevitable his impression of you will make the judgement.

When I showed up for mine I was wearing matching gear. The gear consisted of a HJC Helmet, RST textiles (2 piece, zips together) and nitro boots with full shin protection. I was also wearing leather gloves with fibreglass(?) knuckle protection.
And then to top it all off I made sure that I'd got my hi-vis already on my jacket so that when the examiner saw me putting on the jacket he'd notice that I'd ridden there wearing one (to show I'm sensible). Also used a pin thingy to keep the hi-vis closed in-case the wind caused the velcro to open.

As for what not to do for an instant fail. Just don't do anything stupid, or dangerous. E.G. If you go up the wrong way of a dual carriage way then you're guaranteed to instantly fail.

A simple fail to do is when turning right from traffic lights into coming traffic. If your light goes from red-green the move to the turning point and wait for a gap. If you stay behind the white line (at the traffic lights) and they go back to red before you've had a chance to go, you've failed.

There are quite a few minors which are easy to get as well though. So make sure to keep the right distance from parked cars to avoid a minor, and also indicate even in right/left hand only lanes to avoid a minor.

Good luck

And well done Alex, I'm glad the over-worrying didn't hinder you in the end
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[KingKong]

[KingKong]

[Stiffler]

Slightly difficult to do, but try to be calm and relaxed. Knowing what you need to do and being calm about it will make a big difference to your focus and being physically loose. Stress will introduce an additional unnecessary hurdle.

Relax and try to enjoy it!
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[KingKong]

[J.M.]

The gear isn't too much to worry about so long as you have enough to meet test requirements (which you do). Though you could always be cheeky and speak to the examiner whilst he's checking your paper work, and ask him a few questions about the gear he's got and what it would cost because you're looking into buying something better

[KingKong]

[J.M.]

Personally I'll wait for the road to be clear both ways. If traffic in the left hand lane on the major road is stopped then pulling out should be okay if they give you a gap, but not if it's flowing traffic (would you even want to, especially given the amount of SMIDSYs there are).
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[Alex_B]

If there is a middle section big enough for a bike then yes, you can wait in the middle.
If not, then you gotta wait until you can do it in one.
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[ElliotReidMD]

If you get a dry mouth at the start of your test, DON'T pop some gum into your mouth when your helmet is on or you may bite the inside of your cheeks and drink blood for the entire 40 mins.

That didn't happen to me at all. Honest.
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[KingKong]

jordanmoore & Alex_B - Thank you for responding swiftly and informatively; very helpful. If either/both of you are in London ever, a drink for each of you is on me

ElliotReidMD - that would be horrible! My wisdom tooth sometimes catches my cheek when chewing and it flippin hurts Will refrain from chewing gum on the morning. I will have to skip brekkie as my test is 08:15hrs - another self-inflicted challenge/obstacle - rush hour traffic!
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Past - 2016 Ninja 300 (dark grey); K4 GSXR 600 (sexy yellow); 2002 CBR600FS; 2004 GSXR 1000; 2006 Kwak 636; 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar (facepalm); 2005 Kwak 636; 2011 Yamaha R125.

[Alex_B]

Hey mate, I'm in SE London and I'll take a beer

8:15 is a good time. That was mine this morning actually.

Traffic *should* be your friend. It should give you less opportunity for mistakes but they are not daft, you will be on roads without traffic as well.

Good luck matey
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[Sherwood Bambi]

Hi - very good advice by all on here ! And excellent support as well - pass or fail !

Try not to be too nervous, stay calm and don't feel rushed or pressured to "make progress" if you think it's not safe. Remember your checks, cancel indicators and watch the speed limits.

Most of all - the very best of luck !

[ElliotReidMD]

Ah yes speed limits.

Pay attention to changes in the speed limit if they happen when you turn into a new road. Remember to look for repeater signs which are spaced something like every 7 seconds (not sure of the exact number here) if you are unsure of the speed limit. Remember that in a built up area with regulary spaced street lamps, it's usually a 30 unless you see signs telling ou otherwise.

My biggest worry on my test was not noticing a change of speed sign on a junction though, fortunately, I managed to catch them all.
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[KingKong]

[KingKong]

Wahoo! Passed ))

Thank you so much for the support.


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Kwak 636 (2005)

Past - 2016 Ninja 300 (dark grey); K4 GSXR 600 (sexy yellow); 2002 CBR600FS; 2004 GSXR 1000; 2006 Kwak 636; 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar (facepalm); 2005 Kwak 636; 2011 Yamaha R125.