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Beat 252

Beat 252

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now comes the hard bit....well riding is ok but riding riding uder test conditions...thats the pain..any hints or tips on getting rid of test nerves? (million dollar question lol)
 
Rule of thumb - The observer is not judging on little mistakes. They are paid to pass safe riders, we all make mistakes but it's how you deal with it -

Keep your speed up on the a roads
Keep your speed down on the normal roads ;)


Ride for you, not the tester ;)
 
I lost my instructor on my mod 2... but I somehow passed :)
Remember to do shoulder checks before doing anything (changing lanes, pulling out, moving away from lights). Also you can filter (as long as its safe)
 
I found my mod 2 was over in what seemed like 10 minutes (it was maybe 25 in reality). Just went round town for a bit, on to some side-roads for a couple of stop/starts to the kerb, out on to a 40mph section of road heading out of town, then back to the test centre. Was expecting to have to do some national speed limit sections, some dual carriageway etc, but no.

They're not looking for an expert riding level, just for a solid, safe, consistent ride. As long as you're in full control of the bike, remember your safety checks, road positioning etc and you don't cause any danger/obstructions to other road users, you will do fine. It really isn't as bad as you're probably expecting... ;)
 
All of the above, Def shoulder checks, like the guys said they're looking for safety so you need to be observant. Don't hesitate too much on pulling away from junctions etc and maintain distances. If you can lose the instructor like Karol did then even better :-) Good Luck bro
 
dandoolittle said:
NO worrys - Basically, ignore him and you will be fine. When is your mod 2 anyway?
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early next year...I could have done it earlier but I wanted to iron out a couple of bad habits and ride/practice for the test so in a nutshell ride some boring roads and islands etc...and get the shoulder/blind spot checks in order...i passed my driving test so I'll get into test mode and boom get it done! :)
 
monkeystrada said:
I found my mod 2 was over in what seemed like 10 minutes (it was maybe 25 in reality). Just went round town for a bit, on to some side-roads for a couple of stop/starts to the kerb, out on to a 40mph section of road heading out of town, then back to the test centre. Was expecting to have to do some national speed limit sections, some dual carriageway etc, but no.

They're not looking for an expert riding level, just for a solid, safe, consistent ride. As long as you're in full control of the bike, remember your safety checks, road positioning etc and you don't cause any danger/obstructions to other road users, you will do fine. It really isn't as bad as you're probably expecting... ;)
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cheers dude! i tend to over think things - i think i'll be fine!
 
Watch for 20 mph zones both at entry and exit - so you aren't going too fast or slow. Also if in doubt about 40mph roads, street lights means it's 30 mph unless stated. Those tips got me through my Mod 2. Best of luck!
 
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Mod1 was most nerve wracking for me, despite knowing I could blow it away.

Have you had any lessons? If not, it is worth just grabbing an hour or two with a local instructor before your test as she/he will take you on the test routes and highlight specific issues, such as hidden 20mph zones etc, and the local expectations (there may be slightly different expectations between different centres across the country).

I'd say the most important thing is to show you are safe on the road, both for yourself and for everyone else, and legal. If you are uncomfortable about overtaking something on an A-road, it probably means it is unsafe to do it, so don't. Don't filter though, it's just not worth it despite what's said above - there are so few regulations and clear advice on filtering that you can be easily caught out - for example, filter towards the front and find there is no safe place for you to pull in leaving a bike length free from the car in front, or end up over the ASL.

As for losing the examiner, I did it about 6 times on my test and he made me pull over every time very quick - basically because without him behind you, you are not insured. These pull overs are also watched like a hawk - mirror, shoulder check, indicate and stop in a safe place.

Examiner made a mistake on my route telling me to take the next right - into a dead-end road! I followed his instructions and then he apologised and said it was the next right - left shoulder check to make sure it's safe to cancel the maneouvre (if not, carry it out and do a u-turn when safe to rejoin the original carriageway), indicators off, return to normal road position, and immediately start again to turn right into the next road. Just take it easy and safe and you will be fine.

There's some brilliant youtube videos where people have just passed their tests and then redo the ride to show the things you might expect. Worth checking them out, plus especially RoadcraftNottingham
 
O8ride said:
Mod1 was most nerve wracking for me, despite knowing I could blow it away.

Have you had any lessons? If not, it is worth just grabbing an hour or two with a local instructor before your test as she/he will take you on the test routes and highlight specific issues, such as hidden 20mph zones etc, and the local expectations (there may be slightly different expectations between different centres across the country).

I'd say the most important thing is to show you are safe on the road, both for yourself and for everyone else, and legal. If you are uncomfortable about overtaking something on an A-road, it probably means it is unsafe to do it, so don't. Don't filter though, it's just not worth it despite what's said above - there are so few regulations and clear advice on filtering that you can be easily caught out - for example, filter towards the front and find there is no safe place for you to pull in leaving a bike length free from the car in front, or end up over the ASL.

As for losing the examiner, I did it about 6 times on my test and he made me pull over every time very quick - basically because without him behind you, you are not insured. These pull overs are also watched like a hawk - mirror, shoulder check, indicate and stop in a safe place.

Examiner made a mistake on my route telling me to take the next right - into a dead-end road! I followed his instructions and then he apologised and said it was the next right - left shoulder check to make sure it's safe to cancel the maneouvre (if not, carry it out and do a u-turn when safe to rejoin the original carriageway), indicators off, return to normal road position, and immediately start again to turn right into the next road. Just take it easy and safe and you will be fine.

There's some brilliant youtube videos where people have just passed their tests and then redo the ride to show the things you might expect. Worth checking them out, plus especially RoadcraftNottingham
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Cheers dude
 
I've not had any lessons.....where I live you have to pay about £500 for 2 day course.....I'll check out those youtube vids :)
 
O8ride said:
Examiner made a mistake on my route telling me to take the next right - into a dead-end road! I followed his instructions and then he apologised and said it was the next right
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Just one small tip on that subject... you should listen carefully to the exact wording the examiner uses when giving instructions.

If he says, "take the next right", then it's safe to assume you can legally take that road (unless he cocks it up like above).

However, if he says "take the next AVAILABLE right", he is testing your observation, because the next right may well be a no-entry or something. So he wants you to spot that, and make sure you don't do anything you shouldn't be doing.

Also when he will say "pull over on the left when safe to do so", don't worry if you don't pull over for quite some distance, if it's not 100% clear and safe, don't pull in. He may well deliberately ask you to stop where there isn't a safe spot for a while, to make sure you don't just blindly pull in. And actually if a safe place doesn't appear for a while, he may well say "ok great, forget the pull-in, and carry on", he will be pleased to see you haven't just stopped in an unsafe place.
 
Beat 252 said:
I've not had any lessons.....where I live you have to pay about £500 for 2 day course.....I'll check out those youtube vids :)
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Good luck on your test. As monkey says above, do listen carefully. This is a favourite trick to ensure you are aware of the signs and possible road layouts and to make sure you do not go the wrong way up a road (ie are you safe to be on the roads)
 
I personally found my mod1 to be much worse than my mod2. The mod1 is very black and white. Put your foot down and you're gone. Even though I knew I could smash it, I was VERY nervous on my mod1. Still passed though, got the slalom out of the way and I was fine. With regards to the mod2, I just treated it like a normal ride. Settle into the bike and just plod on, you should be at the level to pass, otherwise you wouldn't be taking the test. So with that in mind, settle down and enjoy the ride, I'm sure you will be fine. I actually enjoyed my mod2, the weather was nice, the examiner was cool, and the route was really nice.

Good luck!
 
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