Theory and Mod 1 and 2

[Bikermole]

Hey guys
I've got my theory test booked for 7th March, and if I pass, will most likely buy an ER6F that day, and ask the seller (Orwell Bikes Ipswich) to keep hold of it until I pass mod 1 and 2 and move out of my parents house (they dont like bikes )
If I pass Theory, how soon sounds right to get mod 1 and 2 done? I'm fully confident of passing both, and have been practicing safe riding (!) as well as slow speed maneuvers

Cheers in advance

 

[CurlyBlakey]

if you've been riding long enough i'd wholly suggest booking your MOD1 immediately after your theory is passed, then book your MOD2 after you've passed your MOD1 (i'd advise against booking both at the same time, in case you fail one!)

Good luck, i'm sure you'll keep us up to date on Twitter!

 

[mrdonzno1]

if you feel confident i would do the mod 1&2 asap

 

[Chuckles85]

if you've been riding long enough i'd wholly suggest booking your MOD1 immediately after your theory is passed, then book your MOD2 after you've passed your MOD1 (i'd advise against booking both at the same time, in case you fail one!)

Good luck, i'm sure you'll keep us up to date on Twitter!

+1 since it can be roughly a month between available slots giving you time to get lessons

 

[Yarek]

As others have said - get it booked IF you are happy with your road craft and slow manoeuvres etc

 

[Bikermole]

Thanks all, I do plan on bokking it the second I pass the theory, It was more to find out how long it usually is between mod 1 and 2, as i want that ER6 soon as

 

[Chuckles85]

patience padawan, putting time constraints on getting the bike will only put more pressure on the test day.

 

[Yarek]

I think I was about a week between mine - not counting the extra week I had to add after pouring a boiling kettle of water over my hand while waiting in the test centre on the first Mod 2 attempt, lol

 

[CurlyBlakey]

Hmm lets see, theory in Colchester, 1 month later MOD1 in Ipswich and again about a month for MOD2 in Bury

 

[Jestington]

Just booking my mod 1 now March 18th. Is it worth taking lessons for the mod 2?

 

[POPE5HAT]

1 or 2 lessons wont hurt, then you will know what to expect etc ?

 

[RoadcraftNottingham]

+1@pope5hat ...I had a pupil come for lessons today after watching my videos and he needed a lot of polishing up as the videos were of someone else's riding, not his. He admitted himself he learned a lot from me in the 2 hours we were out and booked in for 2 more hours next week. This guy has his own bike and can ride very well, just got into bad habits. Contact your local school and you may be pleasantly surprised.

 

[SqueakyBrakes12]

What I've done and currently doing is...
Passed theory, booked the earliest date for MOD 1, took no lessons and watched loads of vids on YT which are full of tips and info of what you need to do and how to do it. Passed that first time!
Then booked a lesson for MOD 2 to get rid of any habits, then after I was told that I'm ready for the test, I booked that at the earliest possible.

long story short... 1st attempt (Failed) 2nd attempt (cancelled) 3rd attempt (Failed)
not having much luck haha

 

[RoadcraftNottingham]

long story short... 1st attempt (Failed) 2nd attempt (cancelled) 3rd attempt (Failed)
not having much luck haha

I believe it's only luck if one actually passes Mod2 without lessons. Passing the mod1, maybe, as everything he wants you to do is explained clearly but on Mod2 it's out on the roads in changing conditions and as I mentioned, the videos you're watching is of someone else's riding, not yours. I'm sure there's statistics out there showing people without training having a very high fail rate and only having one or 2 hours may not cover all situations on the road you may come up against.


Not to mention lessons maybe saving your life one day, forget the "test"!!

 

[CurlyBlakey]

long story short... 1st attempt (Failed) 2nd attempt (cancelled) 3rd attempt (Failed)
not having much luck haha

I believe it's only luck if one actually passes Mod2 without lessons. Passing the mod1, maybe, as everything he wants you to do is explained clearly but on Mod2 it's out on the roads in changing conditions and as I mentioned, the videos you're watching is of someone else's riding, not yours. I'm sure there's statistics out there showing people without training having a very high fail rate and only having one or 2 hours may not cover all situations on the road you may come up against.


Not to mention lessons maybe saving your life one day, forget the "test"!!

I passed 1st time, with no faults.

I rode my YBR for 8 months and treated my copy of "Learn to Ride" by Haynes like a bible.

The examiner said i was one of the most competent young riders he had ever passed, was that luck?

 

[AZZ3R]

I believe it's only luck if one actually passes Mod2 without lessons.

Wouldn't you say it's luck to pass Mod 1 w/o lessons? I rode every single day commuting & leading up to my test I practiced hill starts & random stops behind cars, I thought MOD2 was easier & less pressure as it was something I did on a daily basis, do you not find this with your pupils?

With regards your bike I'd forget about it, you won't get it untill you pass so focus on passing your test first. Then get the bike, otherwise you will just feel even more let down that you now have to wait longer untill you ride it. Nothing worse than the bike sitting in the garage & you not being able to ride it, I'm sure SB12 feels this now, but practice makes perfect as they say, so won't be any worse off taking a couple lessons.

I wouldn't like to have a dissagrement with someone who has been riding more years than you've been alive.

 

[RoadcraftNottingham]

There are exceptions to every rule and none of my comments are aimed at anyone personally. Remember I see thousands of riders and every now and again someone special comes along so for every one of you who passed without lessons there would be hundreds who didn't. No need to be offended, none is intended. Sounds like you practised your ass off which is commendable.

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Say to yourself you'll buy that bike AFTER you pass mod 1+2. Gives you something to work towards.

 

[sebrenauld]

Let's be honest here. Without lessons or practice, you won't make it past two exercises on mod1: the swerve, and the u-turn. Those two take practice to master, especially the end of the swerve (stopping in the box). Lessons also take the stress off the element, as you'll do it at least once on "mock" test conditions.

Mod2 is passable without lessons if you know your rules of the road inside out (especially the finer bits - lifesavers, overtaking, and not being a twat to other road users. Bear in mind that getting into the wrong lane of a roundabout and continuing with it is a major, for example). However, I strongly wouldn't recommend it.

It took me 4 days to get to test standard (and passed both first time with 1 minor on each - lack of speed on the e-brake on first go, and overtaking a mobility scooter on a B-road on mod2). It's painful in terms of money, but it is worth it...as you never know what mistakes you make until people point them out, for the large majority of cases.

 

[Yarek]

Have to agree with sebrenauld here. A lack of experience will mean there'll be stuff you don't know and actually lots of 125 riding experience might mean you've developed some bad habits over the time. It's worth getting independent advice just to make sure you're not doing anything silly.