Theory and CBT done... now for MOD 1

[andy110885]

Any Advice for the Mod 1 Test...

Im dreading the swerve test....

But anyone got any advice for that or any of the test?

[YamahaWolf]

Well done on passing your CBT and theory.

Remain calm and focused, remember what you have taught. Keep easy on the throttle and you should be fine.

All the best

[al_stu]

Swerve is easy! Just stay calm, if you tense up you will struggle more

[andy110885]

Thanks, I am sure I'll be fine, I'll try not to tense up, and looking forward to booking my course on pay day at the end of the month

[maccy]

Dont worry about the swerve.

When you see it, you will realise the amount of room you have to move in between cones is massive.

[humbucker]

If you have the time, go and see for yourself prior to the test so you know the layout.

Best of luck

[DaveLX]

I struggled with the swerve in practice, nailed it on the test.

My instructor basically said -

Enter the curve around 20mph. Steady throttle through the curve so you don't go wide.

When you're upright again, nail the throttle.

Throttle off as soon as you pass the speed trap.

Aim for the blue cone on it's own. The furthest cone. That way you'll avoid hitting the other cone with your foot.

Brake smoothly and progressively once the bike is upright again.

Adjust your aim to the next furthest blue cone in the stop-box.

I managed it with a speed of 57kph. I did 53kph on the emergency stop.

Slalom - don't enter too close to the 2nd cone, else you'll struggle to bring it round and probably put a foot down.

Figure of 8 - keep the power on, modulate with clutch and back brake.

Slow ride - keep around 5mph. Don't go too fast!

U turn - mirror/mirror/shoulder check, move off, mirror/mirror/shoulder check, head up, start the turn, then look to where you want to end up.

I looked at the examiner and it worked a treat.

That's about it.

Oh, do not rush the manual handling either.

Obs before and after each move.

Good luck!

[runningman]

That sums its up in a nutshell!