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Posted: 07:56 - 19 Sep 2018 Post subject: 4 times failed Mod 2 |
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heartbroken. Ive failed my Mod 2 four times. different mistakes. Each time is one major, and two or three minors. I acknowledge thats theyre all mistakes, and the examiner was right to pull them up. I’ve had a lot going on in my life, and its put my under pressure. And i have trouble with exam nerves.
I did a DAS in january, and my first test was delayed due to snow. Then they got me in short notice and I was really stressed because my daughter had been hospitalised. I wasnt in the right frame of mind and rolled past a temporary stop sign for the temporary lights that were further on, past a left turn. No excuses.
The second and third time my tests had stressful contexts - once because the training school was robbed and i had to ride a new bike, another time because the training bike brake light failed in the pre-test training. Niether are excuses, but they didnt help my nerves.
Both times i left my signal on and the examiner picked me up on it during the ride.
I left it for a few months for my life to settle down, then had another try. This week I was on a different bike than im used to - provided the trainer - another long story. i stalled at the lights, but over the stop line. I recovered properly, but the examiner said it was a major because of where i stalled.
Im not making excuses. My riding is good in the training, but i get exam nerves on the day and make mistakes. But now im starting to feel really disheartened - and of course each exam means more days off work, more cost, and its gets more stressful.
Ive tried all the recommended remedies for stress, prep, mediation chocolate, bananas, you name it. Ive passed lots of more complex exams and interviews in my life - why cant i get this one! Grrrr.
I dont know what to do. Should i buy a 125 and get more riding time or try a different test centre. The trainer is saying its all in my head, and i juts need to keep doing the training and try again... |
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Posted: 08:21 - 19 Sep 2018 Post subject: |
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Chin up. A stall, easy mistake for a noob, and even experienced riders leave their indicators flashing from time to time - they're just not on test at the time. Rolling past a stop sign a bit ditsy though
For the indicators, make yourself a habit that whenever you click up from 1-2 or 2-3 gear hit the indicator cancel switch at the same time. It'll help your memory if you're just doing it instinctively. |
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Definitely a secondhand 125 for while. Relax again, get on the road and enjoy yourself. Buy the right bike and you'll get most, if not all of your money back at sale time. You still have all the training you've done which you can use every time you ride. Take the pressure of yourself and enjoy some time on two wheels |
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Posted: 11:01 - 19 Sep 2018 Post subject: Re: 4 times failed Mod 2 |
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DickRichardson wrote: | heartbroken. Ive failed my Mod 2 four times. different mistakes. Each time is one major, and two or three minors. I acknowledge thats theyre all mistakes, and the examiner was right to pull them up. I’ve had a lot going on in my life, and its put my under pressure. And i have trouble with exam nerves.
I did a DAS in january, and my first test was delayed due to snow. Then they got me in short notice and I was really stressed because my daughter had been hospitalised. I wasnt in the right frame of mind and rolled past a temporary stop sign for the temporary lights that were further on, past a left turn. No excuses.
The second and third time my tests had stressful contexts - once because the training school was robbed and i had to ride a new bike, another time because the training bike brake light failed in the pre-test training. Niether are excuses, but they didnt help my nerves.
Both times i left my signal on and the examiner picked me up on it during the ride.
I left it for a few months for my life to settle down, then had another try. This week I was on a different bike than im used to - provided the trainer - another long story. i stalled at the lights, but over the stop line. I recovered properly, but the examiner said it was a major because of where i stalled.
Im not making excuses. My riding is good in the training, but i get exam nerves on the day and make mistakes. But now im starting to feel really disheartened - and of course each exam means more days off work, more cost, and its gets more stressful.
Ive tried all the recommended remedies for stress, prep, mediation chocolate, bananas, you name it. Ive passed lots of more complex exams and interviews in my life - why cant i get this one! Grrrr.
I dont know what to do. Should i buy a 125 and get more riding time or try a different test centre. The trainer is saying its all in my head, and i juts need to keep doing the training and try again... |
Ok be prepared for some harsh words.
Firstly there are a lot of excuses for why you have not yet passed, stop making excuses and blaming others/circumstances for you not passing your tests.
You say you are a good rider? Clearly not good enough or an examiner would give you a pass certificate.
If you are a good rider, prove it.
You need to remember that it’s their test and they are in charge, they decide the result of the test.
You need to jump through their hoops and even if you think you know better, you still have to jump through their hoops if you want that elusive pass certificate.
We all feel nerves when it comes to a test, that’s normal.
As for getting a 125 for a while, I’d “say go for it”.
Some experience before you go for another test can’t be a bad thing . ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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Ok, well, you shouldn't bleat on about 'harsh' words, harsh constructive words/criticism is good, and quite often, what's needed ! OK, your instructors, even the test examiner give you lovely warm words of comfort, hasn't got you any further, and technically, you may well have acquired the skillset to pass. What you haven't gained is the confidence in that skillset for it to have become 2nd nature. Stick on your CBT, get a 125, and do some real world riding, even commuting. Ensure you don't teach yourself, or pick up bad habits, and finally, when you have the confidence in your riding ability, then try the mod2 once again, but not before.. ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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Crack one off in the waiting room bogs beforehand. ____________________ Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 202 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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