MOD 2 2019 - UK Motorbike Test - Live Footage with Commentary (2/7)
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4. Top 10 FAQ / Q&A Mod 1 [4/7]
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5. Top 10 FAQ / Q&A Mod 2 [5/7]
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6. Top 10 FAQ / Q&A Mod 1 & Mod 2 [6/7]
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7. Top 10 FAQ / Q&A Mod 1 & 2 advice [7/7]
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Stupid question do we need to bring a bike or do they provide one on the day
@@fillinthelines___6697 th-cam.com/video/tJI4KepUS8Y/w-d-xo.html Yes you do, test centres don't supply bikes! I answered this very question in my Q&A vid, just click on the link and it'll take you to the right time in the video. For all other stupid questions check out my FAQ / Q&A vids, got four in total, and a very good watch to get you up to speed with everything
thank you
How did you sort out insurance if it was your friends bike,I have my own bike and was thinking of using it for tests? Thanks
You dont need to do lifesavers ever time you pull away. Like after stopping in traffic or waiting at traffic lights. Its only after the bike has been parked
I just passed mine today at the first attempt. I was SO nervous before but here are a few things that helped me. I was a bit wobbly at slow speed due to nerves and being on an unfamiliar big bike (I was restricted to a 125 of course). To stop the wobbling at junctions etc, I squeezed my knees into the tank. It's amazing how that helps you balance. I also rode with purpose and confidence on the test. If you go from a 30mph zone to a 40mph zone, get up to speed as quickly as you can. The instructors don't like dawdlers. Don't exceed the speed limit of course but just get up to speed briskly. It shows the instructor you are confident. Remember to cancel your indicators, always stop at a stop sign and remember to do your life savers. The ride lasted 40 minutes but it didn't seem anything like that. Oh and remember to keep doing your lifesavers as you ride into the test centre at the end of the test. You haven't finished until you switch the bike off and dismount. Good luck!
Great bit of advice
Adding to having good balance - remember high revs always helps a lot! (as well as a light bike of course..)
Holding the rear break helps being more stable when moving slowly. Like when doing the figure of 8 gently on the rear while doing it will keep you alot more stable.
@@budman8926 Yup. We covered that on the pass plus thing. Only costed £15 for like 6 hours of training. We did a good amount of balance related things in a car park such as standing on one side of the bike, picking up a bottle and putting it on a thin pole, etc. Was just as enjoyable as the CBT.
Yup and after you passed everything just forget everything you learnt and ride like a manic at speed, Bashing car mirrors off etc.
I have a question. Is that your real name? If so, best name ever
pulling back into the bay at the end is the "thank fuck" moment. shortly followed by the "don't fuck this up now by not putting the stand down and dropping the bike" which plenty of people have done
Hahaha that's why in my Mod 1 video I made it clear the test doesn't finish until you get off your bike!
raymond bernard dont even bother the find neutral just turn the bike off an put the stand down just in case you leave it in gear an drive it though the building lol
@@dale-fi1fiit's safer to leave a bike (or any vehicle tbf) in gear when you switch it off anyway mate
Just passed my Mod 2 on my A2 license this morning. I’ve watched this video more times than I can’t count and I can’t thank you enough.
I passed my MOD 2 on the 5th, got myself a MT 07, been having an amazing time.
Congrats dude :)
Congrats! And not surprised, very good choice of bike, love it
oxY I passed mine on the 5th too😜 wasn't lucky enough to get a MT-07 but got myself a Race Spec GSF600 Bandit MK1 1997
Hows to mt07 im between bikes between mt07 or a cb650f
the MT-07 is such a better bike, better sound, more torque and cheaper. i was deciding which one to chose out of the CB650 and the mt07, don't bother with the CB mate, not worth the price at all. yamaha really did an amazing job with the 07 engine!
Passed my module 1 & 2 over the past two weeks. I’ve watched both your videos numerous times and just wanted to send you a big thank you for the help, my instructor was great but watching your tips and videos also helped me massively! Thank you again mate!
I'm competing with the instructors now haha
No worries at all mate, and a big congratulations to you 🎉
Thanks man , just passed my mod 2 yesterday in Uxbridge I’m well chuffed feel like the world been lifted of my shoulders. My biking journey begins.
Ahh mate I have my MOD2 in Uxbridge on Monday - any tips?
@@j.h.237 good luck , firstly have a goods night rest so you are fresh , have a good breakfast so that your not tired during the test . You got this just be ready and ride like the you love your life show them , lifesavers , being aware looking in the mirror and please don’t leave the indicator on especially when you are heading back , don’t get to confident or don’t hold back ride normal . Let me know how it goes
@@ub22tanki good advice cheers 👍 will let you know how I get on
@@j.h.237 looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow, I failed my first but you got this , also I went out on this route with my examiner.
@@j.h.237 how did it go ,Did you pass ?
As per tradition, I am posting here. I just passed my MOD 2 today at Uxbridge test center. I started to think I was failing my test when my examiner asked me to stop because I was not following the right directions (my radio was really faint, which I pointed out at the beginning of the test). After that I rode nice and relaxed thinking I had failed.. but it turned out I passed! Thanks for this video, very helpful!
I passed mod 2 today first time (4 minors) , I had to come back and watch this without the nerves and anxiety 😄
Lol....back here to do the same passed Monday 3 minors 🤣
Appreciate you taking the time do do the commentary. I'm over the moon I passed my MOD 1 today and have MOD 2 booked for 10 days time. Videos like yours help us prepare. 👍🏾 Tiffany
Thank you! Love comments like these - it's nice to know I'm helping people out. Thought the commentary was necessary especially for the Mod 2 so it's actually bearable to watch 30 mins of someone riding around lol
ss ss I actually passed my A1 without any lessons by watching videos just like yours. So I know it helps a lot. I did my A1 as all I want to ride is my Vespa Primavera, I do regret not doing my test in the 80s where you passed if you came around the block not having fallen off. Not that the examiner actually went round with you. Now it's gone the other way, needlessly expensive to get an A licence. In the 80 we all rode 250s on L plates for ever, no CBT.
Hey Thank you for posting this! I did the 3 days DAS and was really anxious after day 2. Watching your videos helped a lot. Today I passed Mod 1 & 2 first time at Burgess Hill (40miles from where I live).
Thank you!
Wait did you go from literally 0 experience to do everything in 3 days and passing 😧
Congrats tho (6 months late) , glad I could help! 🎉
@@C9S1 thanks for your reply bro. A bit of background- I’m 29- my families heritage/ethnicity is British Pakistani. When I was 14 I went to Pakistan for 2 months and I learnt to ride bikes then. I rode a geared 125 Honda CBR everyday for just under 2 months and fell in love with bikes and cars. I got my drivers license at 19 in Uk but never forgot how to ride a bike, in my opinion changing gears on a bike and a car is exactly the same but different controls/levers and pedals. Summer 2020 I ended up having extra time like most people so I decided to get my full bike license- July 2020 I did my cbt which was a walk in the park. End of Aug I had my 3 day DAS (2days training 3rd day MOD1 & MOD2) and passed both first time (40 miles from my home town) my instructor didn’t like me at all and we kind of fell out on day 2. I was sure I would fail as he took all my confidence away and told me I’m not going to make it. Night of Day 2 I watched your videos- took notes and on the day applied everything I learnt and passed Mod1 with zero minors and Mod2 with 4 minors! So to anyone reading this I’d highly recommend your videos! Thanks once again!!
Ps my best pal and cousin also took the 3 days course and passed in the same week!
@@s5hundred296 No problem man, better late than never haha. I've just spend the past few hours replying to all the comments over the past half year as I've been out of it 😂
What an inspiration story lol, love the bit on you watching it taking notes. and you basically aced the mod 1 which just makes it perfect. Funnily enough I heard a very similar story from someone at uni who went to their home asian country, Nepal I think it was? And got hooked on bikes.
I made them for this purpose: Tbh I thought the A1 / A2 tests were just a load of bs and a money making scam (still do) as so little of it reflects on every day riding, and the margin of error of failing in certain things is unnecessary. Anyway that's all in the past and we're left with memories / stress doing it we won't ever forget but in a good way!
@@C9S1 you’re absolutely right man. A1 and A2 in my opinion is just 65 minutes of riding how someone expects you to. Let be honest you’re always going to do a U turn and put your feet down. Also in my advantage the Mod1 grid for manoeuvres in the actual test was much wider than what I learnt on so was a piece of cake imo. When I learnt my Mod1 avoidance exercise/hazard avoidance it was torrential rain and my instructor only let me go to 20 max so the first time I hit the 32mph/50kmh was actually on the day!! My instructor was an ex traffic police so he was extremely strict. Annoying for me but may have helped me as he was so so extra. He said he was so surprised when I passed/ but forget all that- I now spend my Sundays riding MT09’s/Ninjas/Streetfighters and soon S100RRs. Once again thank you. You really helped me the night before the real thing. F*ck insurance though! Even at 29
It’s difficult to get insured on a super bike!
I passed my test in Ireland two days ago. We do it slightly different over here although most of the elements are the same. We just to the U-turn and slow ride and other manoeuvres out on the road. U-turn and slow ride typically being done in a quiet housing estate. In my opinion while waiting in traffic or at lights it is always best to keep the bike in first gear and clutch in. You always want to be ready to move straight away if you need to instead of fumbling around changing feet to get the bike into first which would also mean taking your foot off the rear brake which imo I wouldn't do in traffic either.
Passed mine yesterday first try (22nd April 2022) absolutely buzzing! got back insurance sorted, taxed, and off out all day. Thought i failed it in the first 5 mins, carried on and i was actually surprised with how fast it felt and easy it was. Honestly if your sitting your Mod 2 just relax! best advice i can give really, also if you make a mistake forget about it and focus on the rest of the test. Felt like a normal lesson. Thanks for the video and information on Module 2 tips, really helped.
Also anyone reading this who is currently waiting to sit the Module 2, Good Luck!
Good words brother. Ride safe👊🏻
What bike you got bro?
@@chroniccox KTM Duke 690 15 (abs)
@@ifbbreezh3077 nice bike bro
@@chroniccox thanks bro
After studying this video almost everyday for like 2 weeks I'm proud to say i passed my mod 2 on Monday with only 2 minors! TY very much Future!
Congrats fellow bike friend that I definitely don’t know irl 😅
@@ghost.97 haha thnaks bro! Hopefully
Hey! Massive thanks for your video. I'm so happy to find this because I'm also doing my mod 2 at uxbridge. And I just passed it first try! There's not much mod 2 content on youtube and yours is the most helpful. And I find my route very similar to yours, so thanks!
Just passed my mod 2 at 1st attempt with only one minor for going a bit wide on right turn, so happy now.Mod 1 on 2nd attempt as I put my foot Down on u turn on 1st attempt...Thank You very much for uploading this videos they helped me so much I must of watched them 100times 😆Mod 2 test lasted about 40min but it really gone so fast I thought we just half way through when I realised we are going back to test centre.
Thanks again and good luck to everyone
Great to hear, congrats! You're welcome, glad they helped you so much. Exactly haha, it goes so quickly, and a few minutes in you're already relaxed
Had my Mod 1 2 days ago, watched your video before. Thanks man, definitely helped!! Mod 2 booked now next Friday
Passed that bad boy!
Passed my Mod 2 with no faults yesterday. Honestly, the test itself was easier than the training with instructors. The test felt like it took 10-20 minutes, it goes by fast! Before I knew it I was on the way back to the test center.
Hi brother, thanks for your video. I passed my test with 1 minor and it’s the same route I had for my mod 2 test you did 5 years ago. Thanks again
Just passed my mod 2 two weeks ago and day before exam i watched your video and i was more looking in mirrors during exam and i felt okay like on normal ride with my mates and passed with 4 minors. If you spent like me atleast year on 125 then jumping on 600 honda cbf will be easy. Now i got bike i was dreaming 3 years. Hayabusa. Very nice bike. And easy to manage for me. Not so big when you ride it. Only looks big from distance.
Passed my mod 2 today..pissed it down all day..2 minors .well happy
passed my mod 2 today ... yay got the license ... so much excited to get a new bike .. thanks for the video mate.. it really helped ...
good vid I passed my test in 1987 an let me tell you its changed a hell of lot ...I'm not sure I'd pass today's test 🙄🙄🙄
3 decades ago i'm not surprised! I can easily say you won't and i'm sure we would all want to do it back then, in the rare event you have footage from it feel free to put it up haha
1978 my uncle passed, told me his test was round a housing estate twice (round the block kinda thing) and on 2nd lap do an emergency stop, then passed. Took no time at all lol
Congrats - just reclaiming what was already yours haha + getting the privilege to do the new test(!) Ride safe out there!
Passed my mod 1 and mod 2 test's 3 years ago. And because I was 19 at the time (it was an A2) i have to do my test's all over again just to get the full license.
I've wanted a new bike a year ago but its another £600+. Think next year im going to have to do it again though.
EU regs completely messed up the licensing according to age here, it sucks I know. The world of bikes are not as cheap as you initially think...
As it is the right of passage, I passed my Mod 2 yesterday, in Uxbridge. Your video was very helpful thank you. Also the team at WLMT. And the examiner was also great to set the mood right. Ride on!
Watched this and your MOD 1 video on many nighshift while preparing for tests, Failed both but passed both on second attempt, Passed mod 2 yesterday. Cheers for your help.
I have my test tomorrow and your video is immensely helpful. More than anything - my top tip from you is about not being complacent.
Hope I pass tomorrow as I have my Mod 1&2 back to back.
Thanks again for the work. It is helpful!!
No prob! Hope it goes well
@@C9S1 Thanks. Got my Mod1 and Mod2 - all done for my full A
Really, thank you so much for putting this up. For someone thinking about doing their bike test and having never rid a bike before, this was brilliant. Thanks.
Not a problem, nice to hear that, good luck for the future!
Hi mate, excellent video, very helpful and congratulations on a pass 👍 I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing how many minors you got during this test (if any) just to give me a rough idea of what to expect (my test is next week) thanks 😁
just watched this out of curiosity as I've been riding for years, but just to say anyone asking about gears at lights or when stopped, the test seems to think that having your right foot covering the back brake when stopped is the safest but in the real world you will find you will probably want to find neutral to give your clutch hand a rest, and put your right foot down (i can't think of any occasion which would require me to use my back brake from a standstill position, unless your on some really steep hill} also you know your going to be in first when you pull away if you have to physically do it. there will be times when you can just hold the clutch in and keep it in first but you will want that left foot on the peg ready for the change as you pull away, to be honest, you don't use the back brake much anyway .also mention preloading rear shocks when taking pillions too if your bike has twin shocks, good video though, good luck anyone doing their test soon
got mine next month cheers bud
thanks man, hope it goes well for you
allsorts how did it go?
Thanks buddy, scanned the web in prep for mod 1 and 2.Used yours as was the most informative as it was right up to date. Actually ended up doing mod 2 at Uxbridge test centre due to dates not available around my work schedule.
No problem man, congrats on passing! That was one of my main motivations of putting this out there actually because when it came to doing mine there was literally not one updated Mod 1/2 video for the year. Good luck it happened to be in uxbridge too
This is brilliant! Thank you so much for helping the motorbike community! :D
Oh and thanks future the last 2 months I've been obsessed with passing my motorbike licence. I been watching your vids along with a few others. Your show me tell me ones were spot on and the constant mirror checks whilst stationary. Cheers maybe I'll see you on the roads with my vstorm
Not a problem at all, glad I've been of some help. Who knows, it's not the hardest bike to avoid seeing! Hope it goes well for you and good luck
Thanks. This is very informative. My heart was pounding throughout.
Further to this I passed my mod 2 here. Partial thanks to this video. A tip for those about to take theirs. Due to roads being quieter the examination needs to be a certain length and this may be used to test pulling over to the side more. I was asked to do this 4 times.
@@vinzeis1 Congrats man, no problem at all glad it helped you out!
I too was surprised as I was going under the assumption I was to pull over only once.
I have completed my CBT and today passed my theory, i found your video really helpful, thank you for taking the time to complete it. Steve
Two steps away now from getting your full licence, go for it and good luck with your Mod 1 and Mod 2!
you look more backwards than forwards LOL
Not going to deny that haha
i would have failed you on that if i could. seriously, you look back so much you have no chance of seeing something coming in your way on the road. you need to be aware of surroundings but you just taking the piss there looking back every 5 seconds. what do you think will suddenly happen behind you that will require your attention in a 20 zone?
The Future love you video, can I have some advice please? I have my mod2 test tomorrow. really need your advice please
Em's Bikestories that is actually what is advised. DVSA advises to check you mirrors every 5-10 seconds and everytime you have to slow down, speed up, see danger ahead, and change road. Which means you end up looking at your side mirrors more than you're actually looking ahead. It's ridiculous, but you need to do it for your exam.
@@emsbikestories2491 An overtaking car going 40 or more in a 20. That's what can show up out of nowhere.
Got my test on the 6th arming myself with as much knowledge and experience as i can thanks dudr
Passed me mod 1 today, doing my mod 2 tomorrow. I'm nervous, but I can't wait. Thanks for the videos mate, it's been helpful, especially as I'm doing it at the Uxbridge centre.
No problem man. Congrats and good luck with it, try to have fun. Hopefully Uxbridge treats you well! Mod 2 is always better
Yeah I hope so too, looks like I'll be in or near the end of rush hour, mine starts at 8:30, gotta get up at 4:30 AM to arrive early enough to the place I did my training at, it's horrible hahahaha.
Unfortunately I failed due to that multi-lane roundabout at the start of the video, I ended up in the wrong lane and corrected myself stupidly, ended up cutting across a lane (I did do a lifesafer and there were no cars behind me, but no indicator) by accident which gave me a serious fault right out the gate sadly. Lesson learned, I have no experience with them unfortunately as I have none that are nearby to me other than one which I never use as it's nowhere near any of my commute routes/ride out routes. Booked myself in for another training day where we can focus purely on the multi-lane roundabouts, once that's down, I should be all good for whatever I need to be.
It's a right bitch but whatever, as Bram Stoker said "We learn from failure, not from success!"
Ah sorry to hear that. Don't worry, you'll learn from that mistake. That's why I wanted to make it clear in the video to not worry about being in the wrong lane or taking the wrong route, as safely correcting yourself / turning back may not even get you a minor, but doing so dangerously to stay on route will be a major. Anyway, if that's the only reason you failed you'll smash it next time!
The Future Yeah I panicked unfortunately and just got locked into a "follow the bus" state, lesson learned though, failure is merely a stepping stone to success
Just got home and I passed!!! This helped so much mate thanks a lot!!! Subscribed!
Congrats mate, you seem excited! And thanks for the sub, I'll actually get out more content one day haha
Thanks for this really well-explained video! I have my Mod 1 in a week and my Mod 2 a couple of weeks later
No problem, good look for it
Haha I took my das mod 2 5 years ago and watching this gave me nerves all over again! Great vids!
oh man it's been a year and a half since i passed my mod 2, honestly wish i could go through the test experience again!
I think about it every so often...it really is an experience isn't it
Cheers dude! Passed my Mod 2 last week. This video was really helpful. Thanks for uploading :)
Congratulations glad to hear it! Glad I could help
Brilliant video, thank you for sharing!
Just passed my mod1 today in Uxbridge, i was quite confident in that one even before the test.. but mod2 is horrifying me, lol..
This tutorial seems to be very helpful, i am sure going to watch a 100 more times until my mod2 test day, and go to the area with my 125cc to practice
Thanx again, great job ;)
That's great to hear this video is perfect for you then haha. Done my A1, A2 and driving test all in Uxb with no problems at all - I found the roads there to be decent. Riding round in the area on your bike is the best thing you can do, and treat it as if it's your real test. Some advice with the Uxb area - make sure you go on Cowley Road, Oxford Road, Harefield Road and Hillingdon Road which are the main roads you'll be using (check Google maps) and go in as many side roads / residential areas as you can to get an idea. Also a fair amount of the test will likely be in Iver and Iver Heath, west of Uxb which have a nice amount of country roads with national speed limits so ride around in the area to familiarize yourself with it. Also don't get caught out from going from a 40 to a 20 zone (for example on The Greenway where Uxbridge high school is)
Oh thanks for the road details, I was just about to ask for some :)
The truth is, I am living not very far (west ealing) but have never rode around uxbridge area till now, so every comment of yours will help for sure.. much appreciated
Happy day! Just passed mod2! :)
Thank you again for the upload, it helped me a lot.. In fact, i believe i run into couple of roads that you have mentioned ;)
I have to admit, i got a very nice examiner named Andy, calming fella, but at the end i felt i failed.. Then he gave me a clean sheet.. Lol
All the best for you, safe riding!
Happy I could help you out, great to hear congrats! And getting a clean sheet nice one, don't underestimate yourself.
What bike do you plan on getting?
ss ss
Right now i really like the new Honda Rebel 500.. I would also consider the yamaha xsr700.. Haven't decided yet ;)
Passed my mod 2 today, your videos played a role in that so thank you for making them.
My pleasure, and congrats!
Very useful video. Currently learning to ride a motorbike at the grand old age of 43. I have my CBT soon and am watching test videos for when i have to go onto the road as part of the CBT. Great test by the way!!
Lo Chambers I done my CBT in march, liked it so much I signed up a few months later to do my direct access full A licence (I'm 45) which was done and dusted within a week (both the mod 1 and 2 passed first time) - before my CBT I hadn't every ridden a geared bike,just from twist and go mopeds on holidays. Go with a good training school is the best advice - I went with BMW rider training in Royston and can't fault them at all, excellent training from start to finish and good fun too.
@@NSBECKETT71 £2,500 for the pleasure. No need to go spend that amount. Plenty of riding schools that can get you through for a 5th of that price.
Any minors you received during this? Or was it a clean bill?
yeah you`d think hed tell us jesus
I'm watching this for the next few weeks in the run up to my test. Great video!
I thought it was going to be lucky to even get one person to sit through 33 minutes of footage, have fun with it, will definitely help you out!
I pased! Thanks again, your video was very calming! :)
Got my test tomorrow, just a couple of questions if I may! My instructor said that you shouldn't indicate when overtaking a bus IF you can get passed without switching lanes, is this correct? Also, he said I will get asked to "filter if it's safe to do so" - he told me NOT to filter, and if the examiner asks, just say I didn't think it was safe. Is this normal..?
Sorry just saw this, think I'm too late but hope your test went well today!
1. You shouldn't really be in that situation because a. the examiner could fail you on it for being dangerous b. ideally you want to switch lanes anyway to make sure there is a good amount of space if the bus was to swerve out which I'd recommend anyway (and if you can't do that just stay back) but yes technically yes you don't need to if you're staying in the same lane,
2. I've never heard that one before, and would be surprised if an examiner ever says that! In any situation regardless, NEVER FILTER IN YOUR TEST. There's just too many chances of things going wrong (and getting a major/failing). If you decide not to filter if the examiner explicitly says it, most you would get is a minor/s under the 'progress' category I'd imagine.
Passed! 0 minors :) I didn't have to overtake any buses and I didn't get asked to filter. Thanks for uploading the videos though, I watched them over and over, they really helped.
Congrats man, really good to hear that. 0 minors as well, I think you're ready for the road! Not a problem, happy to hear I've helped another person out.
I was asked to ride up a ramp at 95mph and jump through a flaming hoop.
+Wally Custard did you feel it was safe to do so?
Passed my mod1 with zero minors last week, waiting for a mod2 space to appear so I can get it done. I'm a solid confident rider but the mod1 had me really nervous. These videos helped a lot, mod2 the way I see it if I fail it's because I'm not safe and if I'm not safe I don't want to be riding yet.
Good to hear, in my opinion that's the hard part over and the mod 2 is more fun / less stressful
That's not necessarily true! People can be very competent riders but when the test pressure gets to them everything they know falls through, so good luck with it!
Thanks I passed and Mod 1 was certainly harder than Mod 2. Mod 2 is a natural ride.
Hi mate, Just wanted to thank you for the help this video gave me when preparing for the test. very helpful - Thanks again.
I've got my mod2 on the 26th am so scared
Most people find the Mod 2 a lot less stressful because it's harder to mess up on small mistakes. You've passed your Mod 1 now so your nerves can only get better! Just think of it as a nice ride out haha
I did mine in March, the examiner could see I could ride well so after doing 1 roundabout in town we just went on country lanes for the remainder of the test. The examiners are much more friendly and relaxed than those who conduct the car test imo.
ss ss I passed with only one minor corner cutting sooooo happy
Mass Dass its all a learning curve mate all the best can always retake the test
Great mod 1 & 2 videos. Very helpful in terms of knowing exactly what to expect on the day. Thanks :)
I’m 17 and will probably be doing my motorbike test soon so this is very helpful
Final point though, I do agree that the bike tests are a cash cow money making rip off. I have passed now fortunately, but if you are 17, or 19 and want to progress to 'A' category, its a fortune in price. should be 1 test for everyone as it used to be, like a car
Definitely is. Nowhere in the real world will putting your foot down to do a U-turn will be a life or death situation. And it is a shame, prices some people out unfortunately, especially if you're not a confident rider and scared you're not going to pass within the first/second times
yeh, i also said to my examiner in the real world I am likely to have to swerve both left and right for different situations, so why only teach people to swerve one way on test? Slalom and figure of 8 should be nowhere near the test IMO, so unnecessary
Slalom and figure of 8 is for the examiner to see if you can actually ride and controll your bike. Ofcourse you will probably never need to do a figure of 8 on a road, but as an excercise it shows how good your controls are.
It's about control of the bike not real life situations, if you want real life your test would take 30 years. lol
Excellent video and commentary. Well done and safe & happy riding
Thank you, appreciate the comment
I know this is old now but thought I'd say this anyway. Undertaking is not illegal. You are allowed to undertake but in the highway code it says undertaking is advised against.
Got my mod 2 in 3 hours, watching this helps a lot, thanks!
How did it go?
@@PersonallyDeveloped failed on the independent riding, I was on the right lane and I needed to take first exit on roundabout so I went on a full circle around the roundabout and took first exit but he failed me on observation, going to retry around late september, taking an instructor with me this time though and going to take some extra lessons.
@@simaofernandes7484 Aww so sorry about that, what a shame, better luck next time! I got mine in a couple of days mate, really worried! I have got some lessons though a day before with a riding school. I'm really worried though It's not a local test centre and I don't know the roads.
@@simaofernandes7484 BTW I thought for the independent part there was no such as going the wrong way, as in even if they tell you to go somewhere and you don't follow instructions and stick to whatever you're doing, that you can't fail it, because I'm worried about forgetting his instructions!
@@PersonallyDeveloped good luck buddy, you will be fine, I know its easier said than done but just try to relax and dont let the nerves get the best of you.
These are so useful, thanks for posting, your commentary is excellent
Thank you, appreciate it!
I passed by the way! Now on a Honda750X
Great to hear, i'm sure you're having fun on that! Ride safe
Thanks for this video mate, really eased my nerves 🤜
One of the best learner videos on you tube 👍
Thanks man, happy to hear if I've helped so many people pass! Still active in the comments answering questions
passed my test 13 years ago and got bloody test nerves watching it ha ha
Must have been even worse when you were doing your test lol. Was it any different 13 years back?
Fantastic video. So helpful and well narrated. Thank you.
thanks for this video - I watched it, and helped me to pass my mod 2 yesterday - first time too
No problem at all! Well done and congrats 👍
That wasn't an undertake on the truck as you were in a filter lane.
Thank you for these tip videos they really helped me get through my Mod 1 and Mod 2 i passed with flying colours thanks a lot dude
Congrats mate, have fun out there. Safe riding
Hey ss ss, passed my Mod 2 this morning, thanks for the videos, both Mod 1 & 2 vids were very useful !
.....and the show me tell me vid was great too
Thank you very much, glad they helped you out and congrats! You got any plans on what bike you want to get, unless you already have it?
ss ss Well i'm just on my 125 at the moment still, enjoyed taking the L plates off though ! I like a classic looking bike like a triumph, the bmw r9t's are pretty tasty too. Not sure, loads to choose from! 👍
I remember doing that when I did my A1, really is nice getting rid of them! Hm the r9t is perfect if you want a more classic looking bike with modern conveniences. Take your time with it!
thanks for that man, and a really good ride, well done !
no problem, thank you!
I passed both mods first time in 2016. Once I got my licence I no longer felt it was necessary to perform a left and right shoulder check before I set off (unless I am aware of other motorcycles/bicycles behind me). However I do perform a life saver before changing lanes and turning into a junction and I constantly check my mirrors even without noticing it. It's a shame car drivers don't receive the same extensive tests like motorcyclists.
What DVSA tests for in 'safe riding' is, in my opinion, is very different from the real world and many things seem obsolete - taking into consideration observations from very safe and proficient riders I've seen. Obviously DVSA ways are more dummy proof / fail safe in a way and not advanced. Idle life savers are pointless stopped at lights in most situations as you say, and are taught to in case of any last minute overtaking bikes / cars. In reality good observations prior means you shouldn't have to rely on this at all - especially if you're setting off and staying in the same trajectory (and not immediately moving to the left or right lane), but this is where it starts to get technical, hence DVSA's 'fail proof' ways which seem ridiculous to do in most ordinary circumstances. Also others factors such as speed setting off and lane position (if filtering) come into play.
It really is - and a lot of bad car instructors out there make it worse (my one actually properly taught me the importance of shoulder checks / blind spots - mainly directed at motorcycles being more hidden) before I even rode a bike, and this followed through. If everyone taking the car test had the same level of training needed for bikes the roads would be a much safer place. And as you've discovered everyone has their own riding style, and if it serves you well and have a good record with it, keep it like that. Part of becoming a safe rider is experience in combination with advanced rider training and schemes etc.
Mod 2 coming up in 1 week. I trust all of this has helped :3
Did you pass? I have mine in three weeks, but I'm still stressing like crazy!
You can do it don't worry 💪👍👌
got my test tomorrow! Thanks for the video
Great vid, just as a contrast I took my test in 1978 which consisted of the examiner standing on the road with a clipboard and telling you where you had to ride so for most of the time he couldn’t even see you. The emergency stop was laughable he pointed out which parked car he would emerge from and you had to perform a controlled stop lol. No written, no two stage, just one simple test, after passing on a 250 I drove straight to the local dealers and signed up for a 750. Anyway I’m returning to bikes after 39 years away before I become to old and decrepit, but I’ll take a few refresher courses before hand.
Andrew Shore Damn that’s some while ago! Love hearing stories of tests back in the day, that’s definitely the oldest one I’ve heard yet. Back to when things were much simpler lol, and easier in your case.
Good luck coming back to riding, take things slow, your body can’t take as much as it did 😂. If you have questions let me know
The Future You’re absolutely right about the ageing bod, you can’t take anything like the abuse you once could. I laid down a deposit on a V Strom 1000cc, pick it up in a few weeks once I sort out all the gear, lid, leathers etc. Stay safe and enjoy the summer it’s on the way👍
Andrew Shore Very nice bike has to be said, you’ll definitely have some fun with it! Safe riding too bro
passed my bike test!!! woop woop. These videos really helped!
I passed my mod 2 today. Thanks for your video it all help's.
Congrats and no problem
Great video thank you 😊. There were no hill starts in the test, I thought you had to do one? Or is that only in hilly Yorkshire? 😂
Thanks again, appreciate you sharing this video.
Great film looking forward to my test .
I've got my mod1 and mod2 test's tomorrow.. pretty nervous but fingers crossed everything will be fine..
awsome video, very informative ! I live in belgium and i failed my MOD 2. Really a bummer because he failed me on driving 50 where i was supposed to drive 70. that was my one and only mistake. anyway i got my temporary "L" and have 1 year to redo it. I did not know the area of the test centre and thats why i was confused about the speed zone where i sacked. So it really helps if you do know the area where you are going to do your exam. still bummed to this day (failed 2 weeks ago). Now i got my bike and i'm gonna ride alot in the exam area so i wont be surprised again. Wish me luck !!
The route seems long, are you told the route before you set off or is the instructor telling you in your ear as you are on route ?
Passed my MOD 2 this week. This video really helped thank you.
Failed mine on Friday at Uxbridge! With only 3 minors and about 200metres to the test centre and end of exam, I was at a traffic light in lane singalling to turn right in front of a box junction (right arrow clearly on the ground). Some 18 wheeler from Europe decides to come past me on the left lane (arrow indicating straight on his lane) and pulls up ahead, put his truck ahead of me and turns in slightly to the right. If I raised my right elbow an inch I would have touched him he got that close to me. I moved off and took the right turn because I had enough space to get into the new road otherwise if he moved off, he would've touched my front wheel or even crushed me. The exit wasn't even clear for him and had he taken it, his trailer would've blocked the whole box junction!! Examiner said, I should've stayed put but he was several meters behind me so very unlikely the truck would've made contact with him from where he was positioned. I'm a competent rider and had this gut feeling, it wasn't me who was going to mess up but someone else for me. Absolutely effing fuming. Passed Mod1 first time. Could've passed Mod2 first time but for the actions of another road user. I have to wait 10 days to do again but the weather will only get worse as it chucked it down the whole time I was riding!!! Honestly feel like it was my best chance to pass and unnecessarily have to fork out more cash to do something I technically passed first time round. Absolute wanker HGV effed up my exam when he could've waited knowing full well I'm wearing high-vis with an examiner clearly behind me on a bigger bike. Gutted! :(
Really hope you eventually passed mod 2 mate, that is some bs I have to say 😔
I think I can roughly visualise where you probably would have been.
That was one of my greatest worries doing mod 2 tbh, is that you can't control what other idiots on the road can do...which can mean you easily fail through no fault on your own.
AS we all learn quickly mod 1 and mod 2 is a lot of bs, that doesn't really teach you day to day realities of riding a motorcycle safely...
Excellent informative video. Thank you
Got my mod 2 tomorrow, papping my pant is an understatement. It’s a lot of pressure because if suppose to be picking up an MT07 on Saturday.
Hope it went well, yeah they do say to avoid doing that and get a bike after lol.
Love the MT07, great choice
same instructor and test centre i just did mine. passed first time and spent most of the test stuck in road works :)
That's most people's strategy booking it during rush hour lol. Not recommended for people bad with the clutch..anyway congrats!
This is where I passed my mod 2!
where dreams are made and dreams are broken, congrats!
Brilliant video, even though I've had my full licence now for getting on 15 years I really enjoyed this informative video, it almost brought the nerves right back.. one question though, I presumed you passed?
Thank you, don't you think it was easier back then though?
Of course haha, it wouldn't be up here if I didn't!
ss ss haha well it's clear you did a great job and have excellent observation skills already here. But it's definitely got a lot harder for sure.
Thank you,i have in plan to do my test,at least i know how it is now
Gonna have my test next week at Rotherhams test centre... Quite nervous. I'm completely fresh rider, been only driving car for 10 years and first time sat on bike 5 rides ago xD I hope it'll go well xD
good luck!
Great video thanks! What bike are you riding and how did you get it to the test as I take it it’s your personal bike. Also when cars are parked on your side of the road and you have to step out do you have to mirror, signal, life saver and manoeuvre or not need to signal and just mirror and life saver
i tried my mod 1 at that place, its in uxbridge for anyone wondering. dunno who was working there when i was there (late 2022) but they were all assholes, and failed me on a technicality because my bike doesnt have ABS.
tip for new riders: avoid the uxbridge test centre.
u are allowed to undertake, your not allowed to move left in lans with the intention to undertake tho
Absolutely fantastic!
Which bit 😂
@@C9S1 All of it! Glad people like you are putting this out there to help others with training. Up until now I had absolutely no idea what Mod1 and Mod2 were! But it all makes sense now
Nice video mate! Hello from a 🇧🇷 subscribers
Welcome, our fellow Brazilian 😂
Both my modules were with Clive! Nice guy.
went for mod 1 it was freezing, so was shaking then adrenaline kicks in. shaking more. I have no imagination, so just see a carpark with random cones,. Also test centre was on a massive slope. Only practiced on level surfaces. FAILED.
125cc bikes with 100kg rider don’t accelerate up hill to 50kph. (Confused me by metric) 2nd attempt at getting to speed and missed the gear by going full throttle.
Car park test is a nightmare. Why can’t they have a test centre with a artificial road / circuit.
This helped me pass my test! thanks!
did cbt last may passed theory first time last september (2017) passed mod 1 first time three weeks ago no faults despite being riddled with nerves. Then failed mod 2 this week despite feeling reasonably less stressed than on my mod 1. Needless to say I've taken it really badly and am feeling extremely morose about it all. Your videos were both extremely helpful and clear although I only came across this one today and watched after the fail. I had 2 serious and 1 minor so am feeling like an idiot and now I have three weeks to wait and all those damn nerves are setting back in.
Imo you've already done the hardest part. Mod 1 is out the way.
Hopefully the video should make you feel a lot better, watch it few more times along with other mod 2 videos - it should relax and accustom you to it more. Try not to stress yourself out in that time. What the minors/majors in?
Thanks buddy. The minor was lane discipline. One major was blatant. I came onto a big main road couldn't see any speed signs but did what I've been taught which was to get up to speed asap so believing this road was a 50mph i got to 46 when the examiner said slow down you're in a 40. Hands up on that one no excuse. The other was a bit more vague and I don't remember the incident but it was something about an incorrect signal on a roundabout giving other road users incorrect information. My instructor was actually pretty shocked he said from what he's seen of my riding he put money on me passing.
Not to worry, nothing that can't easily be improved upon. Here's some helpful pointers:
1. Make sure you're 100% clear on your position 1s, 2s, 3's etc
2. With speed limits, if you miss a sign or are unsure what the speed better to wait it out and adjust your speed (and get a minor for failing to make progress) rather than to speed and get a major.
3. Always, always be on high alert when using signals and canceling signals not just for your test, but after as it can put you in a extremely dangerous situation, and even get you T-boned if you're not careful. At roundabouts, remember to signal left straight after you pass the exit before your exit you're coming off at
good information mate done my cbt in march hoping to do my das near end of September
Thank you and go for it! Don't delay it further than that before the weather turns, although the advantage of doing it then is test center waiting times a lot better. Good luck for the future
Done cbt twice , I would be able to handle the teats for full licence be too nervous