bathtub Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Absolutely gutted! Brilliant examiner, lovely sunny day in Banbury, the whole run was perfect and I knew it. As we were heading back to the centre, we came to a right turn, minor road onto major. Looked right, then left, right again, all clear and pulled out. At that precise moment a Rover came flying round the corner faster than the 30mph limit and I dropped a gear (2nd into 1st)and could not progress. Car had to brake for me and I got back into gear and moved away. I knew I had failed then but I carried on and finished.Only two minors, one for speed ( I was doing 33ish in a 30 but caught it immediately) and undue hesitation (parked cars on both sides due to school run and oncoming drivers constantly). Examiner was really nice and apologetic even though it was not his fault and I did say that I had comitted to the turn before teh car appeared and dropping a gear was a real life scenario which could happen to anyone but I did not force the point and accepted his decision even though I drove the 25 miles home feeling dreadful.Booked again for November 4th but I am so disappointed!Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sorry to hear you failed. Good luck for November 4th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hard luck mate, failed my Mod 2 the first time as well . It's a horrible feeling, you've got to pick yourself up, dust yourself down and go back fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan29 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Failed mine twice now. First time was 8 big ones, last time it was down to 1. Third time lucky next Thursday.Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soforene Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Bummer. Just passeed my DAS 2 today and was well chuffed but I can imagine the dissappointment if the examiner starts the debrief with "I'm sorry to tell you ..."Good luck with the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Third time lucky next Thursday. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Bad luck mate. Nothing you can do about that. I made a small mistake on my first Mod 2 attempt that just killed it for me (left an indicator on). It felt so bad, so bad I can't describe. Still, I went back 2 weeks later and passed without issue and felt better for it.Hang in there, won't be long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks everyone Determined to keep at it. The bonus is I will be less nervous next time and a bit more laid back!Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywel Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hard luck! I also failed my first mod 2, misjudged a van driver’s intentions but went back and re-did it with better forward planning skills and passed, your test sounds unfortunate though. You’ll get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairebear88 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Unlucky, my other half failed his module 2 yesterday as well for being a bit too hesitant on roundabouts - never had this problem before but never mind. I passed with one minor- didnt stick to the 40% line on a single laned roundabout lolGood luck for next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan29 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Passed (at last) on 3rd attempt. Just 2 minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Passed (at last) on 3rd attempt. Just 2 minors. Well done! Still smiling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Passed (at last) on 3rd attempt. Just 2 minors. Excellent, well done, worth the wait I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 well done alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan29 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks all. Off to fulfill a boyhood dream and buy a Bonnie - has only taken me 50 years!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywel Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks all. Off to fulfill a boyhood dream and buy a Bonnie - has only taken me 50 years!!!!! Congratulations! Enjoy the bonnie, I think my dad's gonna buy one when he passes, I'm gonna have to have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan29 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Went for a test ride on one today with loud pipes. Awesome. Bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Went for a test ride on one today with loud pipes. Awesome. Bought it. Congratulations on the pass and on the new bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Well done mate! That gives me confidence for next Wednesday!Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan29 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Well done mate! That gives me confidence for next Wednesday!Andy I see you have a Vara 125. Thats what I bought to clock up some experience without the voice of the instructor. Great bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah I love my Vara - cracking bike and very forgiving. To be honest I don't want to upgrade if I pass as the Vara is perfect for my commute - just want these bl**dy L plates off!Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NearOn Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi, did you pass? Got my MOD 2 on friday with my vara. So be glad of any tips, had no training, but been riding for around 4 years altogether on l plates on and off. Thinking of putting a big X on back of helmet as appears alot of people have been told they didnt move their head much, but maybe cos plain helmet. And mine is black so could be an idea.p.s Nice to meet everyone, am 25 and ride a 08 125 varadero, and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi MatePassed Mod 2 today on the vara! Still grinning and sipping a celebratory port Rout was much the same as the one I failed first time but no speeding rover drivers on blind corners!!Lovely to ride home with no L plates. I had no lessons apart from one all-dayer before the first failed attempt, I ride every day to work and just went down this morning to bimble about and get warmed up. Lessons are recommended especially if the test centre is in an unfamiliar area but the key is just relaxing and using your common sense. Want to give a shout out to Luke from Brackley Yamaha who took me out for a day in Banbury to learn the routes and give feedback - cheers mate!Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Nice one, congrats!!Have mine tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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