Tomspark93

Test number 2 So this time we are heading to a different test centre as that’s all that was available. We had a good ride through to Wakefield and I was determined to pass and go in to the test with a different mindset than before. We did some slow speed stuff in a car park just before and this was all going really well. Once we got to the test centre the wind was pretty strong and it was evident that it could be called off. Anyhow, I started the test this time with a much more confident approach and passed with no rider faults! I was mega chuffed! The guy after me failed and he had basically talked himself out of doing it before even starting. Similar to me the week before. Anyway onwards and upwards, just need to pass the mod 2 now! Tom

First attempt We had a steady drive out to Steeton test centre. Knowing that the test centre has a bit of a camber to it we decided to do some u turns etc before hand. Things weren’t going well unfortunately but I wasn’t too worried. My test came around I had just about geared myself for it and then I was told I wasn’t able to do it due to incorrect paperwork. (Incorrect date had been written on my CBT cert. 2013 instead of 2018!) unfortunately the assessor was being assessed so wasn’t really able to do anything. That being said there was a cancellation in the afternoon which I was able to take so we did some riding that morning and I was able to get a new CBT cert with the correct date on this time! Had to change bikes from the gladius which I had done all my training on to a Kawasaki as the gladius was booked in for another lesson. Didn’t bother me too much but it was just another small thing contributing to the day. So the afternoon comes around. I’ve watched about 6 people fail in a row and it’s my turn. I’m pretty nervous but crack on with it anyway. I entered the slalom a meter or so late and by the time I get to the last cone I’ve run out of space. For f*ck sake was muttered as I put my foot down! Anyway, I decided to carry on with the test for the experience and nailed everything after that - I just didn’t care about it once I knew I had failed. My nerves disappeared and I just got on with it. Test 2 to follow