Mod 2 is in three hours, and I swear I've learned more from these videos than my instructor by far. Really appreciate the hard work that went into these dude!
Thanks so much for these videos! I passed my Mod 2 this week and my only preparation was to watch all of your Mod 2 videos. I had your voice in my head during the test - “mirror, mirror, signal, wee life saver”!
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these videos.I looked through all of them and they were a big help for me to prepare for my mod 2.Very informative plus amazing advice.I’m 52 and with you’re help a I passed my mod2 4 days ago first time.looking forward to getting my first bike now and as I continue to learn I will remember you’re good advice.once again thanks mate.
Had my Mod 2 today, passed it. Spent 2 hours watching your vids before I went. Just wanted to say these were the best Vids for advice I’ve watched. Thank you as you defo helped me pass👍
Passed my Mod 2 today, first time, and have to say these videos are worth their weight in gold. Having all of this info on hand before even starting training gave me the edge. 3 minors, but wouldn't have cared if it was 9, a pass is a pass. Thank you @motoecosse
Smashed my mod1 with only 1 minor, which was going 49kph on my avoidance, which im happy with. Got mod 2 end of October so love watching all these videos.
Been watching loads of youtube videos to prepare for my mod2 on monday next week and yours are my favourite. Exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for and I'm learning loads! Subbed
Man !!! Thank you so much for this video, you CANNOT imagine how much it helped me to pass my MOD2. I am really grateful I found your content. I surfed for many many hours months in and struggled so much to understand what is been said in regards to this topic on youtube until I found your channel. Thank you very much really!!! if it is possible for you to make a video on spiral roundabouts specially the hillington one in Glasgow that will help 100's of people that fall off their MOD2 on that point. Please keep up the amazing content and thank you again for this video. I will be looking forward to the next ones. Have a great one brother. Thank you!!!
Hey, Luis. Much appreciated man. So glad the video helped. I did make a few videos on roundabouts, mostly on the basics though. I'll look into that roundabout as well. Ride safe bud. 🤜🤛
Cheers for all the helpful tips mate. Passed my Mod2 A today on a second attempt. Your 'lifesaver-lane' explanation really helped me on test. Safe riding.
Passed my mod 2 today in Mitcham London, first attmept. Thank you so much for all the helpful tips. Your videos were the best thing to watch the night before the test!!!
What a find! There are a plethora of these types of films on the interweb but these from @MotoEcosse are the gold standard. Thanks for taking the time, care and skill to create these excellent tutorials. I have my CBT, Mod 1 and Mod 2 all in an intensive week at the beginning of August and I will overdose on your Tips and Guides. A bit nervous as I have not ridden for over 30 years, although I have a full driving licence and mountain bike regularly the idea of getting on a Kawasaki Z650 is a bit daunting (it's the bike I do the weeks course on). Thanks again for all your amazing help Ps. You would be a fantastic instructor, if you are not already
Glad you found them helpful, Maf. That's great to hear you're taking up riding again. All the best for August. Not an instructor yet but start training next year with my old riding school. Ride safe buddy. 🤜🤛
Just a side note ..Scott's are brilliant. And this teach is just on it all the way ... safe as bolts. Massive subscribe.... smart editing brother smooth operator
Hi I just want to say a big thanks for all your content it really and I mean it helped me pass my mod 2 (second attempt), especially for someone who retakes their test and there’s not much training in between that’s where these videos came in very handy
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, they are a great help, i start my DAS on the 17th July, and my mod 1 is on the 20th, and Mod 2 on the 21st,.
This are great tips and informative videos. Thank you for taking the time to do them! I have just passed my Mod 1 and next week I have got the Mod 2. Roundabouts make me nervous ah, I tend to panic a little bit when reading the signs. Anyways, Great great videos again, You should be an instructor! Good luck with everything.
Great tips my fellow Scotsman!! Had my CBT for 6 months and had a 125 for practice before bigger test soon, youv given me many good tips, and from somone i can understand 😅
@@MotoEcosse not yet, lockdown messed me up for startimg a few lessons at the beggining of the year but hopefully have it sorted in the next couple of months Practice on my 125 has gave me much more needed confidence now amd cant wait to do it and get on the bigger bike already waitimg for me 😁😅
So my mod 2 retest is tomorrow. Failed my first time round in November (nerves mainly right at the start... 1 major... no minors gutted) Way more relaxed this time but always helps to revise abit, great video man 👌🏻
Really great stuff. The most useful videos I've seen. Perhaps a fellow Scottish accent is the best way. On my yammy ybr 125 right now, awaiting mod1 test.
Thanks for this video. Very helpful refresher after passing mod2 a few months ago. Very good point about giving yourself enough time to do the observation and make a decision based on the information before committing to a manoeuvre.
Yeah observations are key in my opinion. Having good observations can make all the difference, especially if for any reason you have to react to hazards. 🤜🤛
You deserve a lot more subscribers! You channels great 👍 me plus a few pals have got our tests coming up and we’ve been looking for vids, stumbled across yours and it feels like a weights been lifted! Cheers mate
Thanks so much m8 ,this is such a help honestly , theres so much to take on board as a beginner it can be overwhelming aswell as trying to ride the bike well. I have my mod 2 in 2 weeks.
Absolutely. Planning is always a great idea for test day. Knowing what's expected and having it practiced and under your belt means you can concentrate on each task and not let the nerves take over. 🤜🤛
i ride my bike every day and i do lifesavers a lot, when i need to check for traffic over my shoulder - but i feel like instructors and test people want it too much, and sometimes in weird places where i want to look for cars in other places and they tell me to look somewhere else. there are no cyclists, we just rode up this road bro 😂 i like what ur saying, this is all stuff im doing right
Mate. I have passed my CBT and have my 125 to practice on. Passed my theory and have MOD1 booked. I'm looking everywhere for tips and tricks and have destroyed TH-cam. Gotta say your videos are top, I dont watch anything else now. Thanks for everything your a legend. Maybe its cause we speak the lingo 🤪. Even following you on Twitter #stalkingbasa.cheers mate ✊
Ah I appreciate that bud. Good job getting the cbt and theory out the way. Half way there man. Appreciate the follow on twitter as well. Ride safe man. 🤜🤛
This was great I’m just starting out for my license. Just a little concerned about the gears I’ve ridden a 500 AUTO. But I’m now got to get myself used to using gears. I must confess I am extremely apprehensive about the gears, but the manoeuvres of the bike should be okay if I remember these Lifesavers. Top top video I will be watching this a few times. Didn’t realise you had three lanes in a lane as such so so helpful. Thank you very much.
great video just about to take my mod2 massive help!!!! very well explained. when asked how to check chain worth throwing in the word lubrication and also when testing the brakes just roll the bike backwards after applying, to make sure not sticking.
Loving this series. My much delayed das training is meant to be starting in december, I've watched loads of videos but yours have some great tips and info other do not....keep up the stella work !
Disclaimer: I am in US, not UK I Think most of this is good information, but I strongly disagree with 2 points: 1: he says you should normally be in middle of lane, position 2, to command the position. I try to be in 1 or 3 as much as possible instead, so that I can see hazards ahead, past the car. Also it prevents me from being crushed if car behind isn’t paying attention, and if there is emergency stop situation, I don’t have to swerve as much and can just emergency lanesplit 2: when he is making a turn right turn, he first switches to position 3, closest side, right side of lane. I’m assuming if he is making a left turn, he would also first go to the left side of lane. I do the opposite, I go to the far side of the turn I’m making, especially for US Right turns (UK Left). Because it is a sharp turn, if I make it from close side, I have to slow way down, increasing risk of being rear ended. Versus if I make the turn from the far side of the lane, I don’t have to slow down as much, and take the turn faster to get out of the way quicker
Great videos mate, really well explained. At first you seemed to be a bit repetitive but I quickly realised that's exactly what's needed to drill it in. I've been riding around on my 125 thinking about stuff you've said. Passed Mod1 first time but failed Mod2 sadly, just a stupid mistake incorrectly indicating on a 5+ junction roundabout (maybe a video including one would be good). I've been riding too much like a car driver! Just waiting for a new test date but feeling more confident after watching your videos.
Yeah when started riding I would also ride about as if I was in my car. I quickly realised just how different it is and you're absolutely spot on, that repetition is key when practicing, so much so that eventually it all becomes 2nd nature. That's hardlines about your first MOD 2. There are a few roundabout videos in the MOD 2 playlist. They cover the basic principles of your standard 4 exit roundabout, and they do cover when you should and shouldn't signal. Hopefully you'll find them useful. All the best for the next MOD 2. I'm sure you'll smash it. 🤜🤛
Been watchin away at this m8, if your in pos 1 and taking left road that 2nd lifesaver is abit of a tricky 1, i said to my instructor if i have closed the gap before turning nothing can come up my inside . I guess its best to do it regardless.
The second one isn't always necessary as you're in position 1 anyway so the chances of someone squeezing up the inside is slim, but it can happen so the 2nd one is basically just an insurance check. 🤜🤛
Fantastic video, really clear and concise. Really helped me see the things I’m doing right… I liked how you pointed out your own (minor) mistakes….... my issue is simply clutch control and the hitting pitting point especially when on a hill or at a tight angle……... I’m ok going forward and generally to the left but I’m really not confident going right!!!! Any help anyone??
I was the same when I was learning. Right turns just felt awkward. Where you look is massive help, I know seems simple but sometimes just looking in the wrong place can mess with you. Also learning to do the U-turn correctly made a huge difference, recently done a video on the U-turn you might find helpful. Going to right corners you're familiar with, preferably when quiet, and just going over it and over it, then try going out on the road and you'll start to notice you're right turns will naturally start to develop more. 🤜🤛
Another point connected to observation is -- speed. Don't go over the speed limit so that you've got time to do the observations needed. Road positioning starts at 8:52. What bike are you riding in this vid Écosse?
@@MotoEcosse I thought it looked familiar. I've got a Bandit 650sa. Great Scottish accent you have there, makes the video nicer to watch/listen to. Cheers!
These videos are great I failed my mod 2 yesterday the examiner was so rude and arrogant. Which didn’t help me with the nerves. I’ve only had two lessons then I was put through my test so I think your videos will be a great help.
In my town car drivers dont use their signals so as a car driver im always saying I dont trust you that your going straight ahead to the other driver. So as a motorcyclist look for head movement or wheels instead.
@@MotoEcosse hmm I was told there is a shoulder check. This is when a rider looks to shoulder to cover blind spots in the mirrors. My instructor told me lifesaver is a short glance over the shoulder (further than shoulder, which covers back as bell). This is ensure nobody is overtaking on roundabout exits and right turns. I guess every school is different. Thank you for the videos, they are helping a lot! I failed my first mod2 recently, getting ready for the second attempt.
@@paul_london Glad you're finding the videos helpful, Paul. So a shoulder check is the last thing you do before doing a maneuver, taking a roundabout exit, turning right junctions, overtaking etc. The purpose of the shoulder check is to look into the area you can't see with your peripheral vision or mirrors, the blind spot, a.k.a "the life saver". They're exactly the same thing, just have different terms. Some riders call them shoulder checks, some call them life savers. The only reason I could see why your instructor would see them as different checks is the possibility of your elbows or shoulders creating other blind spots, depending on the riding position of course, but other than that they're exactly the same. Every instructor I've worked with or information I've studied online also refers to shoulder checks as life savers. Hope this helps mate. If you need an.more info feel free to ask. 🤜🤛
Bro your videos are very well done great information am going for my test and am soo nervous and its only the cbt to start off with almost there for my theory test aswel so hopefully I pass em
Cheers bud. CBT is great fun and it'll definitely give the bike bug. I wouldn't worry it, the CBT course is a great day and done at your own pace. Once you start and get used to being on the bike the nerves will disappear. Always good to get theory test done as well. 🤜🤛
Great videos with loads of useful information! One of these days, hopefully sooner rather than later, I'll actually get onto a bike and be able to put it into practice, many thanks.
When stopping for a right turn in position 3, how do you deal with people cutting the corner turning right into the minor road? I know they aren't supposed to do it but the amount of times a van as come within a foot of my front wheel is frustrating...
Great solid information, i myself have still to do my mods maybe one day!. I always double on the left turns myself like you, simply as you never know when that cheeky push bike wants to slip by... Ride safe
Grate video, one question though. If I'm doing a right and I have to stop as in your example at 21:30....if there is a car there waiting to turn right onto the main road I front of me, and it's presence hinders me being able to smoothly make that right turn, can I nod him to. come out ? I'm talking about in the test, not in real life. Cheers.
Can you tell me if Stirling Test centre does Mod 2 tests and if do they have a website you can book a test on as I cant seem to find any info re website
It just saved myife only last night when an impatient driver of a range rover that was up my arse just randomly decided to overtake me on a busy A road I was a split second away from manoeuvring into position 3 in my Lane and he just went for it without any warning. There's was no 1metre distance between us even I could have reached out and touched his car if I hadn't been busy responding to the hazard. Idiots all over the place currently.
Hi, Carwyn. It really all comes down to reminding yourself when you're out on your bike. Say to yourself before you head out, "I'm going to stay in position 2 today". Make a habit of talking to yourself and reminding yourself to stay in the command position, position 2. Only go into a different position when it's needed. It will take a bit of practice. Obviously once you pass your mod 2 you can be a bit more flexible on how your ride, but for test day you need to show the examiner you understand and can use positions correctly. Hope this helps and all the best for test day. 🤜🤛
Heres a quick question, your driving a long an A road and a bus is indicating to join the road from a bus stop do you slow down to let the buss out or do you simply keep riding along and the bus like most traffic has to wait on an opening to join the road?, reason i ask is my mate failed his test yesterday, his instructor says it was a major that he never allowed the bus out.... now i know we sometimes give way to busses but my reckoning is that its more courteous than an actual law.
Well that's a tricky one. The highway code does state to always give priority to buses, coaches etc if it's safe to do so, but it's not a legal requirement. Is it enough to fail your test? I really don't know. I personally wouldn't of thought so, but some examiners are stricter than others.
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Mod 2 is in three hours, and I swear I've learned more from these videos than my instructor by far. Really appreciate the hard work that went into these dude!
Much appreciated, Dean. All the best for the Mod 2 mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse - Managed to pass. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I owe you nine hundred pints. Cheers again man!
That's awesome, Dean. Congratulations man. 👏 🍻🤜🤛
Thanks so much for these videos! I passed my Mod 2 this week and my only preparation was to watch all of your Mod 2 videos. I had your voice in my head during the test - “mirror, mirror, signal, wee life saver”!
Haha
Brilliant!!!!! you should be an Instructor. you have explained this so well !!!!
Appreciate that, Adam.
I thought he was until the end of one of his videos 😂
Totally agree. Thank u so much for the video!
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these videos.I looked through all of them and they were a big help for me to prepare for my mod 2.Very informative plus amazing advice.I’m 52 and with you’re help a I passed my mod2 4 days ago first time.looking forward to getting my first bike now and as I continue to learn I will remember you’re good advice.once again thanks mate.
Had my Mod 2 today, passed it. Spent 2 hours watching your vids before I went. Just wanted to say these were the best Vids for advice I’ve watched. Thank you as you defo helped me pass👍
Passed my Mod 2 today, first time, and have to say these videos are worth their weight in gold. Having all of this info on hand before even starting training gave me the edge. 3 minors, but wouldn't have cared if it was 9, a pass is a pass. Thank you @motoecosse
Smashed my mod1 with only 1 minor, which was going 49kph on my avoidance, which im happy with. Got mod 2 end of October so love watching all these videos.
Brilliant knowledge given, unfortunately my instructor never gave me such details,much appreciated thanks
Hey pal. Just wanted to say a big thank you! Passed my mod 2 today and think that you're videos massively helped! Keep up the good work! Cheers 🍻
Hey, Jack. That's awesome to hear mate. Glad you found them helpful. Congrats on the pass. 🤜🤛
Been watching loads of youtube videos to prepare for my mod2 on monday next week and yours are my favourite. Exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for and I'm learning loads! Subbed
Appreciate that. All the best with the test.
@@MotoEcosse passed with 1 minor overtook a cyclist too close. But a pass is a pass!
Absolutely. Congratulations man.
I am preparing for moto exam, next Friday, in Romania. Your videos are really valuable and a lot to learn from them. Thank you!
Great videos, I am doing my MOD2 in Stirling, so these are really helpful.
Got my mod 2 tomorrow thanks for all these great videos
Man !!! Thank you so much for this video, you CANNOT imagine how much it helped me to pass my MOD2. I am really grateful I found your content. I surfed for many many hours months in and struggled so much to understand what is been said in regards to this topic on youtube until I found your channel. Thank you very much really!!! if it is possible for you to make a video on spiral roundabouts specially the hillington one in Glasgow that will help 100's of people that fall off their MOD2 on that point. Please keep up the amazing content and thank you again for this video. I will be looking forward to the next ones. Have a great one brother.
Thank you!!!
Hey, Luis. Much appreciated man. So glad the video helped. I did make a few videos on roundabouts, mostly on the basics though. I'll look into that roundabout as well. Ride safe bud. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse cheers man I’ll be keeping an eye on the channel have a good one brother 👍👍
Absolutely amazing! The detail that you give left no stone unturned - thank you so much!
No problem, Jon. Glad you found it helpful. 🤜🤛
Cheers for all the helpful tips mate. Passed my Mod2 A today on a second attempt. Your 'lifesaver-lane' explanation really helped me on test. Safe riding.
Great to hear mate. Congratulations. 🤜🤛
@@ifbbreezh3077 Thankyou brother, stay safe on the road and best of luck on test. 👍
@@luckylionheart thanks man! 🙌🏽
Educational video, the blading, emphasis on the life saver and why and when. Lane positions etc
Passed my mod 2 today in Mitcham London, first attmept. Thank you so much for all the helpful tips. Your videos were the best thing to watch the night before the test!!!
Glad they helped mate. 🤜🤛
What a find! There are a plethora of these types of films on the interweb but these from @MotoEcosse are the gold standard. Thanks for taking the time, care and skill to create these excellent tutorials. I have my CBT, Mod 1 and Mod 2 all in an intensive week at the beginning of August and I will overdose on your Tips and Guides. A bit nervous as I have not ridden for over 30 years, although I have a full driving licence and mountain bike regularly the idea of getting on a Kawasaki Z650 is a bit daunting (it's the bike I do the weeks course on). Thanks again for all your amazing help
Ps. You would be a fantastic instructor, if you are not already
Glad you found them helpful, Maf. That's great to hear you're taking up riding again. All the best for August. Not an instructor yet but start training next year with my old riding school. Ride safe buddy. 🤜🤛
I just passed my mod 2 yesterday
Thank you very much yours video played a very crucial role on this 🫡🫡🫡🍺
Ride safe all
Congratulations mate. Well done. 🤜🤛
The best mod 2 help you'll find on you tube,Thank-you for making them
Just a side note ..Scott's are brilliant. And this teach is just on it all the way ... safe as bolts. Massive subscribe.... smart editing brother smooth operator
Got my mod 2 a shieldshall tomorrow, your videos have helped a lot!
All the best for it mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse Passed my test the day. Got my a2 thanks a lot for the videos! maybe see you out in the roads. The shields hall test centre is brutal!
@@chonky4784 congratulations mate. 🤜🤛
Just like to add. Your videos are informative and helpful. They gave me extra confidence to pass my A licence today. Ta..🏍️🏍️🏍️
Passed my mod 1 today. Mod 2 tomorrow... this is seriously helpful for someone like me that hasn't used a school to train. Thank you.
Hey, Joseph. Glad you're finding the video helpful. Congrats on the Mod 1 pass. All the best for tomorrow. 🤜🤛
Hello I passed today thanks for your help , watching your films defiantly got me through it , I am a very happy 62 year old
Fantastic mate. Congratulations. Welcome to the 2 wheels club. Ride safe buddy. 🤜🤛
Hi I just want to say a big thanks for all your content it really and I mean it helped me pass my mod 2 (second attempt), especially for someone who retakes their test and there’s not much training in between that’s where these videos came in very handy
Excellent vid series. Just passed my MOD 1, these are a massive help in MOD2 test prep. Cheers!
You're welcome, Jack. Congrats on passing MOD 1. All the best for MOD 2. 🤜🤛
Great video, even though i passed my mod 2 last year i still enjoy these vids, also great to hear a Scottish accent, greetings from Paisley.
Appreciate that man, glad you're enjoying them. 🤜🤛
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, they are a great help, i start my DAS on the 17th July, and my mod 1 is on the 20th, and Mod 2 on the 21st,.
This are great tips and informative videos. Thank you for taking the time to do them! I have just passed my Mod 1 and next week I have got the Mod 2. Roundabouts make me nervous ah, I tend to panic a little bit when reading the signs. Anyways, Great great videos again, You should be an instructor! Good luck with everything.
All the best for your mod 2. 🤜🤛
Amazing mate, that's quashed a few of my crazy theory's in my head, I'm looking at getting my bike licence soon 😉👌
Great to hear mate. It's definitely worth it. 🤜🤛
Thank you your channel is really helping me for my test next week. You say it in lay man terms. Excellent videos.
Cheers, Sean. All the best for next week mate. 🤜🤛
Thank you sir I feel relaxed and stress free now for my test
i passed last friday, like i watched your videos, would like to say thank you for the heads up
That's awesome to hear. Congratulations 👏 Glad the videos helped. 🤜🤛
Fantastic video, thank you
I'm looking forward to my exam on Monday 😁
Hopefully it went well. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse passed first time 😁
@@motyla_noga4802 Fantastic. Congratulations. 🤜🤛
Great tips my fellow Scotsman!!
Had my CBT for 6 months and had a 125 for practice before bigger test soon,
youv given me many good tips, and from somone i can understand 😅
🤣🤣. Appreciate that man. Have you got a date booked for your test?
@@MotoEcosse not yet, lockdown messed me up for startimg a few lessons at the beggining of the year but hopefully have it sorted in the next couple of months
Practice on my 125 has gave me much more needed confidence now amd cant wait to do it and get on the bigger bike already waitimg for me 😁😅
So my mod 2 retest is tomorrow. Failed my first time round in November (nerves mainly right at the start... 1 major... no minors gutted)
Way more relaxed this time but always helps to revise abit, great video man 👌🏻
That's hardlines about your first test. Glad your feeling more relaxed this time. Appreciate the comment and all the best for test day. 👍
@@MotoEcosse I PASSED! thanks for the videos again really settled me and got throughbwith a couple minors 😁😁😁
@@tzartrex mate that's fantastic. Congratulations. Great feeling huh?
just going though all this, helping a lot, giving me loads of new info, thank wee man..
Doing my training just now
Really great stuff. The most useful videos I've seen. Perhaps a fellow Scottish accent is the best way. On my yammy ybr 125 right now, awaiting mod1 test.
Appreciate that man. I also had the ybr 125. Great wee bike. All the best for your mod 1. Are you all set for it?
@@MotoEcosse mod 2 next week...
@@daviddallas3279 All the best for it man. 🤜🤛
Thanks for this video. Very helpful refresher after passing mod2 a few months ago. Very good point about giving yourself enough time to do the observation and make a decision based on the information before committing to a manoeuvre.
Yeah observations are key in my opinion. Having good observations can make all the difference, especially if for any reason you have to react to hazards. 🤜🤛
You deserve a lot more subscribers! You channels great 👍 me plus a few pals have got our tests coming up and we’ve been looking for vids, stumbled across yours and it feels like a weights been lifted! Cheers mate
I appreciate that, Alan. I'm glad you and and your mates are feeling better about the mod 2. All the best for you and your mates for test day. 🤜🤛
Mate I’m loving these videos before my mod2. Thanks
Great to hear, Dan. All the best for your test. 🤜🤛
Thank you very much for information
Thanks so much m8 ,this is such a help honestly , theres so much to take on board as a beginner it can be overwhelming aswell as trying to ride the bike well. I have my mod 2 in 2 weeks.
All the best for your mod 2 bud. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse cheers m8 im almost there , hopefully all goes well on the day.
Another awesome vid mate, brilliant detail. Got my tests in a couple weeks and this definitely helps with the nerves.
Glad you found it helpful, Doric. All the best for test day. 🤜🤛
Kevin bridges on a bike :) brilliant mate very informative .
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Took me a while before finding someone that explains in my terms- well done - nice vid and thanks !
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Cant wait to get my Mod 2 booked! Best thing I learned from my instructor is to plan well ahead. Thanks for the great information from this vid!
Absolutely. Planning is always a great idea for test day. Knowing what's expected and having it practiced and under your belt means you can concentrate on each task and not let the nerves take over. 🤜🤛
Thanks for the video. got my Mod 2 booked end of Jan 22 so has helped me quite a bit.
Glad you found it helpful. All the best for test day. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse I have now passed and ad Yr video helped 😁
@@minimad8793 Fantastic! Congratulations. 🤜🤛
i ride my bike every day and i do lifesavers a lot, when i need to check for traffic over my shoulder - but i feel like instructors and test people want it too much, and sometimes in weird places where i want to look for cars in other places and they tell me to look somewhere else. there are no cyclists, we just rode up this road bro 😂
i like what ur saying, this is all stuff im doing right
Thank you ❤
Mate. I have passed my CBT and have my 125 to practice on.
Passed my theory and have MOD1 booked. I'm looking everywhere for tips and tricks and have destroyed TH-cam. Gotta say your videos are top, I dont watch anything else now. Thanks for everything your a legend. Maybe its cause we speak the lingo 🤪. Even following you on Twitter #stalkingbasa.cheers mate ✊
Ah I appreciate that bud. Good job getting the cbt and theory out the way. Half way there man. Appreciate the follow on twitter as well. Ride safe man. 🤜🤛
Thank you for the tips! Test tomorrow 🤞🏻
All the best for it, John. 🤜🤛
This was great I’m just starting out for my license. Just a little concerned about the gears I’ve ridden a 500 AUTO. But I’m now got to get myself used to using gears. I must confess I am extremely apprehensive about the gears, but the manoeuvres of the bike should be okay if I remember these Lifesavers.
Top top video I will be watching this a few times. Didn’t realise you had three lanes in a lane as such so so helpful. Thank you very much.
Hey, Steve. The gears can be a little daunting at first, but once you are used to using the clutch, they're really straightforward to use. 🤜🤛
Hi I’m following you now mate. This will be a long journey I feel from start to fin ? Can’t wait to hit the road
@@steveh9193 once you get to the finish though, Steve. It's so worth it mate.
@@MotoEcosse anything you have on mod 1 as well would be great. I’ve been mad busy you probably have something up already. I’ll look
@@steveh9193 yeah mate, it should be in the mod 1 playlist. If there's anything you're unsure of, let me know. 🤜🤛
Great video and subbed, well done
Thanks, Jared. Much appreciated bud. 🤜🤛
great video just about to take my mod2 massive help!!!! very well explained.
when asked how to check chain worth throwing in the word lubrication and also when testing the brakes just roll the bike backwards after applying, to make sure not sticking.
You helped sm with my pass
Congratulations 🤜🤛
...Good info...
Thank you! Excellent calm clear explanation. Top Man!! Keep up great work.👍
Appreciate that. 🙂
Thanks bro passed today 👌
I Take the Mrs down to the old homebase car park. Been teaching her the same things
It's a great spot down there. 🤜🤛
Great video, informative and well presented. Thank you
Currently working towards my mods and this has been really helpful 🙂
Appreciate that, Melanie. All the best for mod 1 and 2. 🤜🤛
brilliant videos. very informative! thank you!
Got my Mod 2 on April 27th, heres to hoping I pass 😁 this video was great to learn thank you!
All the best for it, Nathan. 🤜🤛
Brilliant explanation mate, just having my Mod 2 very soon, and it does help me a lot!
Ride safe :)
Appreciate that, George. All the best for your mod 2. 🤜🤛
Fantastic video! Got my mod 2 in a few days this will really help ! Fingers crossed🤞🏼🤞🏼
Cheers mate. All the best for your mod 2. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse passed it bro! 🤟🏼
@@liamw8602 mate that's awesome, congratulations. 🤜🤛
Cheers! You videos helped a lot! 🤟🏼
Loving this series. My much delayed das training is meant to be starting in december, I've watched loads of videos but yours have some great tips and info other do not....keep up the stella work !
Appreciate that man 👍. Best of luck when training starts again.
@@MotoEcosse Cheers 👍
Great video with all your info well executed , i've definitely learned something today. thank you for sharing👍
Thanks for the video... I found it really informative and easy to digest...
You're welcome, appreciate it.
Disclaimer: I am in US, not UK
I Think most of this is good information, but I strongly disagree with 2 points:
1: he says you should normally be in middle of lane, position 2, to command the position. I try to be in 1 or 3 as much as possible instead, so that I can see hazards ahead, past the car. Also it prevents me from being crushed if car behind isn’t paying attention, and if there is emergency stop situation, I don’t have to swerve as much and can just emergency lanesplit
2: when he is making a turn right turn, he first switches to position 3, closest side, right side of lane. I’m assuming if he is making a left turn, he would also first go to the left side of lane. I do the opposite, I go to the far side of the turn I’m making, especially for US Right turns (UK Left). Because it is a sharp turn, if I make it from close side, I have to slow way down, increasing risk of being rear ended. Versus if I make the turn from the far side of the lane, I don’t have to slow down as much, and take the turn faster to get out of the way quicker
Great videos mate, really well explained. At first you seemed to be a bit repetitive but I quickly realised that's exactly what's needed to drill it in. I've been riding around on my 125 thinking about stuff you've said. Passed Mod1 first time but failed Mod2 sadly, just a stupid mistake incorrectly indicating on a 5+ junction roundabout (maybe a video including one would be good). I've been riding too much like a car driver! Just waiting for a new test date but feeling more confident after watching your videos.
Yeah when started riding I would also ride about as if I was in my car. I quickly realised just how different it is and you're absolutely spot on, that repetition is key when practicing, so much so that eventually it all becomes 2nd nature. That's hardlines about your first MOD 2. There are a few roundabout videos in the MOD 2 playlist. They cover the basic principles of your standard 4 exit roundabout, and they do cover when you should and shouldn't signal. Hopefully you'll find them useful. All the best for the next MOD 2. I'm sure you'll smash it. 🤜🤛
Great advice thanks
Been watchin away at this m8, if your in pos 1 and taking left road that 2nd lifesaver is abit of a tricky 1, i said to my instructor if i have closed the gap before turning nothing can come up my inside . I guess its best to do it regardless.
The second one isn't always necessary as you're in position 1 anyway so the chances of someone squeezing up the inside is slim, but it can happen so the 2nd one is basically just an insurance check. 🤜🤛
Is this midge Ure from ultravox😀great video thanks👍
Fantastic video, really clear and concise. Really helped me see the things I’m doing right… I liked how you pointed out your own (minor) mistakes….... my issue is simply clutch control and the hitting pitting point especially when on a hill or at a tight angle……... I’m ok going forward and generally to the left but I’m really not confident going right!!!! Any help anyone??
I was the same when I was learning. Right turns just felt awkward. Where you look is massive help, I know seems simple but sometimes just looking in the wrong place can mess with you. Also learning to do the U-turn correctly made a huge difference, recently done a video on the U-turn you might find helpful. Going to right corners you're familiar with, preferably when quiet, and just going over it and over it, then try going out on the road and you'll start to notice you're right turns will naturally start to develop more. 🤜🤛
Another point connected to observation is -- speed. Don't go over the speed limit so that you've got time to do the observations needed. Road positioning starts at 8:52. What bike are you riding in this vid Écosse?
Yeah, you're absolutely right. You shouldn't really be going over the speed limit anyway. Especially on lessons or Mod 2
Riding a Suzuki sv650s with renthal handlebar conversion. 👍
@@MotoEcosse I thought it looked familiar. I've got a Bandit 650sa. Great Scottish accent you have there, makes the video nicer to watch/listen to. Cheers!
Ah nice, how is yours to ride? I trained on the bandit 600. Appreciate that bud. 🙂
@@MotoEcosse Yeah, mine goes well. Lovely bikes to ride in my opinion. Great first bikes for new license holders.
These videos are great I failed my mod 2 yesterday the examiner was so rude and arrogant. Which didn’t help me with the nerves.
I’ve only had two lessons then I was put through my test so I think your videos will be a great help.
In my town car drivers dont use their signals so as a car driver im always saying I dont trust you that your going straight ahead to the other driver. So as a motorcyclist look for head movement or wheels instead.
Yeah looking at car wheels is something I always do. Much easier to spot any movement of a potential car pulling out. 🤜🤛
Some very poor driving standards today . It’s lazy and arrogant
Good video 👍
Thanks, Solo. 🤜🤛
Good vid, mate! I think you might have confused shoulder check and a life saver (which is look at the back)
Cheers, Paul. A shoulder check and life saver are the same thing.
@@MotoEcosse hmm I was told there is a shoulder check. This is when a rider looks to shoulder to cover blind spots in the mirrors.
My instructor told me lifesaver is a short glance over the shoulder (further than shoulder, which covers back as bell). This is ensure nobody is overtaking on roundabout exits and right turns. I guess every school is different.
Thank you for the videos, they are helping a lot! I failed my first mod2 recently, getting ready for the second attempt.
@@paul_london Glad you're finding the videos helpful, Paul. So a shoulder check is the last thing you do before doing a maneuver, taking a roundabout exit, turning right junctions, overtaking etc. The purpose of the shoulder check is to look into the area you can't see with your peripheral vision or mirrors, the blind spot, a.k.a "the life saver". They're exactly the same thing, just have different terms. Some riders call them shoulder checks, some call them life savers. The only reason I could see why your instructor would see them as different checks is the possibility of your elbows or shoulders creating other blind spots, depending on the riding position of course, but other than that they're exactly the same. Every instructor I've worked with or information I've studied online also refers to shoulder checks as life savers. Hope this helps mate. If you need an.more info feel free to ask. 🤜🤛
Bro your videos are very well done great information am going for my test and am soo nervous and its only the cbt to start off with almost there for my theory test aswel so hopefully I pass em
Cheers bud. CBT is great fun and it'll definitely give the bike bug. I wouldn't worry it, the CBT course is a great day and done at your own pace. Once you start and get used to being on the bike the nerves will disappear. Always good to get theory test done as well. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse yeh iv got the bug now lol but yes can't wait cheers buddy
@@zc31s56 Have fun on the day man. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse love bro
Great videos with loads of useful information! One of these days, hopefully sooner rather than later, I'll actually get onto a bike and be able to put it into practice, many thanks.
Position 2 = nails and screws in your tyres weekly 😂
When stopping for a right turn in position 3, how do you deal with people cutting the corner turning right into the minor road? I know they aren't supposed to do it but the amount of times a van as come within a foot of my front wheel is frustrating...
Great solid information, i myself have still to do my mods maybe one day!. I always double on the left turns myself like you, simply as you never know when that cheeky push bike wants to slip by... Ride safe
Grate video, one question though. If I'm doing a right and I have to stop as in your example at 21:30....if there is a car there waiting to turn right onto the main road I front of me, and it's presence hinders me being able to smoothly make that right turn, can I nod him to.
come out ? I'm talking about in the test, not in real life. Cheers.
Cheers, Simon. I personally wouldn't, not on test day.
At 5:00 when you come upto the split lanes do you signal what lane your taking ?
Do you have to do a final lifesaver at a junction or not.
Mod 2 test tomorrow 8.10am
Apologies for the late reply, hopefully it went ok. 🤜🤛
Another great clip. Do you always do lifesavers when pulling away at say traffic lights or having given way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing?
Yes, if you have to stop the bike for any reason then you have to make sure you're clear on both sides before moving off. Hope this helps.
Can you tell me if Stirling Test centre does Mod 2 tests and if do they have a website you can book a test on as I cant seem to find any info re website
is it allowed to do motorbike training at car parks ?
It just saved myife only last night when an impatient driver of a range rover that was up my arse just randomly decided to overtake me on a busy A road I was a split second away from manoeuvring into position 3 in my Lane and he just went for it without any warning. There's was no 1metre distance between us even I could have reached out and touched his car if I hadn't been busy responding to the hazard. Idiots all over the place currently.
Yep, some drivers just don't think unfortunately.
retaking my mod 2 tomorrow hopefully I don't nearly go on the mortorway this time 😂
Hopefully it goes well today mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse it got cancelled T.T rebooked for 20th
That's hardlines mate. Only a few days away at least. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse yeah
@@MotoEcosse well off I go it's freezing :S
Can u pls do some details for roundabouts aswell
Hi mate. If you check my videos section, my last two videos are on roundabouts. Hope they help. 👍
Great video! I have my mid 2 at the end of the month. I am guilty of riding in position 3 rather than 2 any tips on keeping the bike in posisition 2??
Hi, Carwyn. It really all comes down to reminding yourself when you're out on your bike. Say to yourself before you head out, "I'm going to stay in position 2 today". Make a habit of talking to yourself and reminding yourself to stay in the command position, position 2. Only go into a different position when it's needed. It will take a bit of practice. Obviously once you pass your mod 2 you can be a bit more flexible on how your ride, but for test day you need to show the examiner you understand and can use positions correctly. Hope this helps and all the best for test day. 🤜🤛
Heres a quick question, your driving a long an A road and a bus is indicating to join the road from a bus stop do you slow down to let the buss out or do you simply keep riding along and the bus like most traffic has to wait on an opening to join the road?, reason i ask is my mate failed his test yesterday, his instructor says it was a major that he never allowed the bus out.... now i know we sometimes give way to busses but my reckoning is that its more courteous than an actual law.
Well that's a tricky one. The highway code does state to always give priority to buses, coaches etc if it's safe to do so, but it's not a legal requirement. Is it enough to fail your test? I really don't know. I personally wouldn't of thought so, but some examiners are stricter than others.
@@MotoEcosse Ive always thought it was safer to wait until the bus pulls out esp if its indicating.