mod 1 and 2 question

[radilist]

i have only been riding just over 2 weeks but i have a question about mod 1 and 2 do you have to take the few days training or can you just pay for the test as i dont need any training ?

[_Iain_]

You've been riding two weeks and you already know everything there is to know about passing your test?

Belive it when i see it

https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/Doitonlinemotoring/DG_197299

You want standard bike module 1, and standard bike module 2 as you'll be taking it on a 125.

You'll also require a theory test pass before even getting to the practical, and thats booked here

https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/Doitonlinemotoring/DG_197297

Theory will cost about £30, mod 1 around £15, and mod 2 at £75.

Just to clear things up, with four years driving experience, three of which driving 8hrs+ a day, and then 4,500 miles on the YBR over two months couriering it daily, it took two attempts on the theory, and two attempts at Mod1 to pass with no additional training...

But hey, if you know everything already - go for it
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[Nick_Giles]

Its possible.

But I would not have liked to have done it.!

Would probably work out cheaper anyway to have a few lessons to put some polish on your riding techniques and procedures. An M2 test is £75 so you only have to fluff it a couple of times and paying and instructor for a few lessons to bring you up to speed seems an attractive proposition.

You may be a naturally talented rider with ability flowing in your veins. Its usually not enough.! Passing the test is all about procedures and doing it 'their' way (the DSA) An instructors job it to teach you this way.

There are exceptions to every rule. You may be one of them.

I passed my M2 yesterday. That gives me my ticket to ride. Now I have to go and learn how to ride a motorbike.


Nick
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[AlexW]

I disagree, I had been driving a year when I took my CBT and a couple of months later theory (without any revision) and then mod one without any lessons, just a couple of hours up tesco's carpark.

Mod two will be easy enough too, moreso if you have done a car test.

But anyway, point is, No two people are the same so we have no idea if you can do the tests without lessons, You might be rubbish on the roads, or you might be exactly what the DSA are looking for.

[tbourner]

So answer is yes you can just do the tests.

Maybe do a free assessment ride with a training school, they'll go out with you on a mini-CBT kind of ride, and then tell you what training they think you need - so they'll say what you're doing wrong - and you can decide from there.
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[Richtea]

[Matt B]

[MG]

[groovylee]

well, i've been driving 15 years, and i have had a few lessons. still managed to fail my MOD2 in the rain though

if you're cocksure enough to go for it, then do it

good luck
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[tbourner]

I think confidence is probably the main reason people fail, so you'll be alright there!
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Trev, now a biker?
Looking for first big bike.

[Llama-Farmer]

You CAN just take the tests.

Wether you pass or not is another matter.

Theory you will need to pass before taking Mod1, Mod 2 can't be taken until you've passed Mod1.


So read the highway code, take your theory then book your Mod1.

I would suggest taking your Mod1 without any lessons, it's only £17 or something like that. If it takes you a couple attempts thats still cheaper than a lesson.

But Mod2 is £75 and if you fail that twice that's a day and a half worth of lessons already. Best to have at least one day to get the PROPER practice in.

[pendulum]