Fail my mod 1 for the THIRD time, but I passed on the 4th!

[Lap9387]

Hi everyone,

Im feeling fed up but confident for next time...

First time I failed by putting my foot down on the figure of 8 and I blamed the fact i was using a different bike to the one I had done all my training on and I chose not to continue the test.

Second time I was riding the bike I used for all my training and done the same thing, foot down on figure of 8. This time however, I continued the test and passed everything with no minors, so I failed for a simple mustard of going too slow and turning too tight. No minors, one serious.

Third time was today.

I dissected every part of my slalom and figure 8 and made sure I accelerated and went as wide as I could to pass that section, then I passed my slow riding at walking pace then the part that annoyed me, I went too wide on my U Turn!!! Crossed the White line and was told I failed and that was the end of the test.

GUTTED!!

My bike comes on wed and I really wanted to be ready for my mod 2.

I'm so dissapointed because I can and had done u-turns all morning before my test,

But hey ho...

Next time there is me doing mod 1 and 2 people doing mod 2 from the same riding school in the space of 1 hour, so I hope I can use the same bike :-/[img][/img]

[blindasabat]

What a bummer for you mate..you just gotta persevere I failed and passed second time... damn u turn..sometimes the nerves get the better of you but now you know what to expect just get this over and done with ..cause you will soon be sitting your mod 2 which in my opinion is easier.

[Lap9387]

Thanks mate,

I don't even think it was nerves, I think I was concentrating too much... If that makes sense?

[FerretFing]

Welcome to the forum

Keep that chin up & you'll nail it next time no probs....you can do it!!!

[FretGrinder]

Unlucky dude,

I had a few tests myself. I had a total of 3 for MOD one and 5 for MOD two. Yes, you read that right, FIVE goes for MOD two. The one thing that got me though was thinking that if I gave up now then I have just wasted all that money for nothing.

Perseverance is the key to it all dude, just keep at it, I wish you all the best for your next go.
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[Oldie]

You sound ok, which is good.

It's only a matter of time, just a run of bad luck mate. Keep at it

[pinkyfloyd]

Unlucky. Get your arse down to the local supermarket on Sunday and practice that U turn until you can do it without thinking.

Where abouts are you? Im sure there are a few people in your area that would be happy to give you a few pointers or take you out for the day to help.
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Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[von1papen]

Failed my mod2 three times! 4th in 2 weeks from now

Don't worry just keep at it, be worth it in the end

[Lap9387]

I'm in Newcastle upon Tyne pinky floyd.... That would be great, if there's anyone local...

Von 1 pappen, mines on Monday, I was unsure to ask for pointers on here, I'm actually impressed at how canny people are!!

[Okeydokey]

Heard about a guy failed his CBT 3 times and didn't give up... keep at it mate!
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[kiddakidda]

If it's any consolation I failed the Mod 1 twice on very similar faults as you. Foot down on the slalom on test one, missed out a cone on test two.

My error on test day (although I never did it in practice) was fixating on the item I was trying to avoid.... in this case slalom cones. It wasn't until the third test when I really started looking at where i wanted the bike to go (ie: through the damn cones) that it became easy.

You will pass you just need to remain calm on the day (easier said than done!)

I had a Rescue Remedy pastel before and during the test, they seemed to calm me down a little.

Good Luck and come back with that Mod 1 cert on the 4the test

[Rogerborg]

Bad luck, it's probably just performance anxiety. The really annoying thing is that as soon as you have your license, you'll be dabbing your feet down left right and centre whenever it seems sensible to do so.

Hang in there, you will nail it eventually.
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[trikeschick]

I failed mod 1 three times, passed on the fourth (one minor for speed on the swerve) and passed mod 2 first time with one minor!

So keep going
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[harscot]

Bad luck bud, keep going it will be worth it, word of caution though, make sure you are prepared properly for mod 2, thats more expensive to re sit again. stay safe out there

[Bubbs]

Failed my Mod1 once, it was on the Uturn as it goes, but my issue was turning too sharp and not enough clutch control/revs.

You'll get it. It's just one of them things.
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[Lap9387]

thanks for all your comments everyone!

i have a 3 hour lesson on sunday in which im doing CONES CONES CONES and then some road riding...

i hope i get my cert on monday @ 10:55 :-/

[Bomberman]

[pinkyfloyd]

Good luck for the next time. Im way down south but im sure theres a few northern monkeys around that will take you under their wing for a few beers.
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Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[Lap9387]

I know I'm going to pass on Monday... I have to... My new bike just turned up!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry everyone, but I've been attacked by the excitement virus
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Theory: 12/10/2011
Mod 1: 28/11/2011

[snikks]

With regard to U turns and figure of eights, I recommend heading off to an empty car park as mentioned, with a tape measure and the measurements of the relevent test markings in hand.

Practice until you can do a U-turn with approx 1/3 of the box to spare, and do figure of eights with markers about 2/3 the distance apart of the test ones.

This is what I did and it had a dual effect of giving me confidence that it could be done easily within the actual test distances, and feeling like the test distances were very generous, as I'd been doing it in less distance consistantly . Practicing U-turns and figure of eights for 2-3 hours each evening for a week got pretty boring, but I passed my Mod 1 okay
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[Lap9387]

I can't upload from my iPhone matey... I can only email
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Theory: 12/10/2011
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[Lap9387]

How would I get my bike there tho snikks? I've no bike licence so I can't ride there... It's a 600 so Its too big for my pickup
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Theory: 12/10/2011
Mod 1: 28/11/2011

[snikks]

[Lap9387]

I live on a private estate in a cul de sac... Would I be able to practice u turns in my street on my cbr?

I know the turning circle on an er5 is better than
My Cbr, so if I can do em on that I should be fine on test day??
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