keith565 Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 guys, need some advice. went out today with my instructor for a 3 hour ride. was ok doing local roads etc, but as we got into faster traffic, i started to have problems hearing his instructions, partially due to the wind noise in my helmet, but also as i have a slight hearing problem anyway.can anyone suggest ways to reduce wind noise, i use a caberg justissimo. i know it's a bit late as my test is on Monday, but it's not been as bad as it was today and i'm worried i may not be able to follow what the examiner is saying. thanks. Quote
keith565 Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 just wondering if anyone has had problems on their mod 2 hearing the examiner? Quote
Remy Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Before you move off the examiner should ask if you can hear him, perhaps mention that your helmet is a bit noisy and can he turn up the apparatus. My examiner was quite softly spoken and I did have trouble hearing him at times, on one occasion I think I took the wrong exit from a roundabout but he just gave me further instructions to go back to where he wanted me to. Even if you go wrong, if you ride ok it's not a problem.I think if it was me and the exam was under way but I had trouble hearing, I'd pull over (making sure it was safe to do so) and ask if he could increase the volume. Not sure if this would affect your test but I can't see why if you ride safely.Good luck for Monday BTW! Quote
fredc Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I had trouble hearing the examiner on mod2When I couldn't hear him I would point to my left ear and he repeated the instructionEventually he stopped and changed his mike which made it a little clearer Quote
bumble Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 my examiners ear piece was alot better than my instructers, alot more clearer and louder,i think there normally alot better quality than some instructers, and he will test it out before you head off for your test Quote
keith565 Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 thanks for the help guys, my trainer let me use my own headphones today and they were so much better. just got to keep the nerves and not make any silly mistakes tomorrow. Quote
Throttled Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 The battery in my radio failed during my Mod 2 and I just stopped at a junction and pointed to my helemt. I was asked to pull in at the side of the road and he went to get another battery. I would own up to the problem and ask for a radio test to make sure you can hear the instructor at speed. Quote
Lumor_uk Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 when you book the test it asks if you have any special needs? Quote
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