crowther7689 Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 Just got back from my first mod 2 training(500), and my test is on Friday.In two hours, I got 6 majors. Failure to cancel indicators 3 times, failure to get up to speed quick enough on a 70 road (it was pissing down and really windy), and 2 left hand turns without doing lifesavers.I was hoping to get away with one training session, but it looks like I'm going to need another.Pretty disheartened now as I thought I'd sale through mod 2, as I've been on the road for 10 months now.My plan is to retrace the training route as best I can remember, as many times as I can this week, and focus on the cockups. But its so different between my 125, and the 500 test bike.Also when he said follow signs "for all traffic" I thought he was saying "football traffic", so I was pretty confused and headed for the stadium My visor kept fogging up badly, so I'll get that sorted, really distracting.Any tips? Think I'm likely to pass after such a disastrous first session? Quote
getready Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 Don't beat yourself up mate, it will click at some stage and everything will become much easier and smoother.The first day of my DAS was similar to yours by the sound of things, I did loads wrong (got several b0llockings ) and was getting pretty annoyed with things, but on day 2 it all started to click and by test day I was fine. Mod 2 is very straightforward, good luck with the test! Quote
Katie Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 I wouldn't worry too much, on the morning of my Mod 2 I was still making mistakes which would of failed me. I also nearly dropped it at a cambered junction At least you know what you've done wrong so you'll make sure you don't make the same mistakes again.Something I didn't realise as well I missed a life saver on a right hand turn at a cross roads which I would of thought would of meant a fail but he still passed me.Good Luck for Friday Quote
Remy Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 At least it's pointed out your weaknesses, which you'll be able to practise. I don't think forgetting a lifesaver is always a major - depends on the circumstances. There were occasions when I was going along a single carriageway which divided into two lanes at a roundabout, and turning right - as I wasn't technically moving lanes I just forgot to give them, and got three minors. But I think if it was in a situation where it would be dangerous not to, such as coming off a busy roundabout, that would be a major. If you mis-hear the examiner's instructions, so long as you ride properly and safely - that shouldn't be a fail. My examiner was very softly spoken and I didn't hear his instructions for coming off a roundabout and went the wrong way - he just re-directed me back the way he wanted to go.I'm sure your next session will be a lot better, and good luck! Quote
crowther7689 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks for the kind words and advice. Just got back from another 2 hour session. Went much better. I was talking through everything out loud, felt a bit err insane, but seemed to work. My only major was for doing 55 on a slip road, where I should have been doing 60+. Didn't miss a check or indicator at all, so much happier.One mad panic moment, when pulling back in after over taking, doing 70, I did a lifesaver and my helmet caught the wind and jumped about 3 inches up my face! Was just about blind. Have now tightened up chin strap, but it was already pretty firm...very scary.It was pissing down and windy again, just my luck.Got my test on Friday, and feeling a lot better about it now, no more training, just got to get it right. Quote
Throttled Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Do a commentary in your head to remind yourself to do the lifesavers and indicator cancels etc or when the police do their driver training they have to commentate as they go and no one can hear you if you talk to yourself in your helmet. Quote
crowther7689 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Do a commentary in your head to remind yourself to do the lifesavers and indicator cancels etc or when the police do their driver training they have to commentate as they go and no one can hear you if you talk to yourself in your helmet. I had my helmet open, when doing an angled pull away, and a pedestrian deffinitely heard me haha looked at me funny. Quote
Remy Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 One mad panic moment, when pulling back in after over taking, doing 70, I did a lifesaver and my helmet caught the wind and jumped about 3 inches up my face! Was just about blind. Have now tightened up chin strap, but it was already pretty firm...very scary. Are you sure it isn't too loose for you? If the strap was already firm enough the helmet shouldn't move that much.Good luck for Friday Quote
crowther7689 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 One mad panic moment, when pulling back in after over taking, doing 70, I did a lifesaver and my helmet caught the wind and jumped about 3 inches up my face! Was just about blind. Have now tightened up chin strap, but it was already pretty firm...very scary. Are you sure it isn't too loose for you? If the strap was already firm enough the helmet shouldn't move that much.Good luck for Friday I've lost a couple of stone is all I can put it down to, face is deffinitely thinner. I've got four more to lose, new helmet time soon I think Quote
crowther7689 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 Well I failed. Turned off the indicator too late after a roundabout after going past a tiny side road. Autofail.2 minors, I stalled it at the start, and pulled up by a stop sign. So really good ride apart from the one bloody late indicator!Gutted. Quote
Katie Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Oh crap I'm sorry.Have you rebooked, you'll pass no problem next time! Quote
Throttled Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 I failed my first attempt as well, but that gutted feeling makes the sweet feeling of success when you do pass all the better. Quote
littlecat Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 crap... cant imagine how bad that must feel, but theres plenty who pass 2nd time around... get it rebooked and stay positive, it really is worth it Quote
Remy Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Really sorry, but try and put it out of your mind and concentrate on the next one - you WILL pass! Quote
crowther7689 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 Thanks everyone. Will get it booked asap. Samhe its another £120 off of my bike fund Quote
Rollingskies Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 It'll come. Stalling sounds like nerves. I stalled on my car driving test right at the very start. As for the indicator, sounds a bit unlucky. I got into the habit of checking for the flashing indicator before I went into 3rd gear. That way I was always able to turn it off in time. I also always (and still do) double check that it has stopped flashing. Keep at it. The reward is worth it. Speak outloud in your helmet is a great tip. I did - even sometimes in my car driving test. Who cares? Break it down out loud and tell yourself the checks. Explain to that invisible person how to ride. Quote
Lynn Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Youll get it eventually Crowther, ive tried twice now got my third attempt on the 25th , keep failing on silly little mistakes you just gotta get it all gelled together and itll all come good! Im of the thought you learn from your mistakes and it makes you a better rider! Quote
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