Just booked my Mod 2 :S

Tomzo47 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Karma :

Hey guys, I've just booked my Mod 2 for the 19th March, got a days training on the saturday beforehand to iron out any bad habits, lets just hope that's enough :S Has anybody got any tips at all, I think i'll need all the help that I can get :S thanks Smile

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iMark · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2011 Karma :

Pay attention to the road signs.

They will take you through 20 mph zones and expect you to slow down right away, same with the NSL roads, they will want you to get up to 60mph as fast (and safe) as possible, over taking traffic that's moving at 40 instead of 60 etc. Although they might not expect you to do that on a 125.

Over exaggerate your shoulder checks.
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sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

Hi
Indicators do not forget to cancel or use when necessary.Double tap the switch to make sure they are cancelled. Thumbs Up

Also with the speed limits if it's 20 try and do 20 same with 30/40/50/60's.And you must check your mirrors before you speed up/slow down.A good one to remember is if you think you have screwed up keep calm and carry on it might not be as bad as you thought.I stalled on my test at a roundabout probably due to nerves.And all the examiner mentioned was that i done the correct procedures after the stall. Mirrors lifesavers etc.So did not get even a minor for it.And use the 2 second rule in the dry 4 secs in the wet.And hang back if you come up behind a large vehicle lorrys etc.the examiner likes to be able to see you in it's mirrors so probably about the lorrys length behind is good.Speed bumps ride over them.

All the best and just remember your training.. Thumbs Up

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

It doesn't matter where you go so much as how you get there. Don't sweat it if you find yourself in the wrong lane at any time, just continue safely in that direction.

If you can lose the examiner (safely) then go for it. The clock is still ticking and you can't be failed for what he doesn't see.

Slow and cautious into junctions, sharp and confident out.
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rubberhedgeho... · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2011 Karma :

to add:

If you go down a one-way street you will MOST likely be expected to turn right at the end of it.
Make SURE that you are next to the right hand kerb or your examiner will pull up inside you and fail you.

Best of luck!

harscot · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Apr 2011 Karma :

Good luck bud, I would agree totally with whats been mentioned VERY GOOD advise, just to add to the above : always keep shoulder checking, even when it's not necessary, it looks from behind that your being aware of your surroundings, over emphasize your mirror checks, also as far as the 20mph speed limit zone is concerned I would be doing 18mph no more no less, look out for children school or otherwise in these areas, good luck and stay calm and relaxed Thumbs Up

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Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

Don't worry about it to much, easy to say, I know.
Best to just relax and go with it.

Hope the weather is kind and good luck!
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