Mod 1 in icy weather conditions

[Fletch44]

Hi All, 

 

new to the forum so firstly hello everyone. 
 

was hoping for a bit of advice. I have my mod 1 training Tuesday and test Wednesday but the weather forecast is freezing conditions. Is it likely they will cancel? 
 

Any advice would be really great 

 

thanks 

fletch 

[Bender]

5 minutes ago, Fletch44 said:

Hi All, 

 

new to the forum so firstly hello everyone. 
 

was hoping for a bit of advice. I have my mod 1 training Tuesday and test Wednesday but the weather forecast is freezing conditions. Is it likely they will cancel? 
 

Any advice would be really great 

 

thanks 

fletch 

Unlikely, main roads are usually treated and volume of traffic keeps it running (normally), mod 1 will depend on state of play on test site, winter comes around every year, your school would be best ones to ask.

[Fiddlesticks]

Hi and welcome.

 

Had the same thing on mine. Went to the school first thing and they called the centre. If it's properly frosty they could well cancel it, but it will just be how things look on the day.

All the best with it.

[Simon Davey]

Welcome, and good luck Tuesday 

[Slow Joe]

The test centre for Mod 1 is probably the best surface you'll ever ride on.

Unless frost / ice is still on the centre test pad, it should still go ahead.

Take your time, have faith in your tyres and allow for the conditions.

 

And most of all ... good luck.

[Fletch44]

Thanks everyone
 

finger crossed!  

 

Been waiting year to do this lol slipped a disk last year and taken almost a year to get well enough. So but nervous but excited to finally get on a bike. 

[Old-codger]

You will be fine just enjoy the day dont rush it, Good luck.

[Bender]

1 hour ago, Fletch44 said:

Thanks everyone
 

finger crossed!  

 

Been waiting year to do this lol slipped a disk last year and taken almost a year to get well enough. So but nervous but excited to finally get on a bike. 

Good luck, let us know how it goes, when's the day ?

[Blackholesun]

Might be a bit late but heated gloves would be great as I did mine in the cold and I wanted to chop my hands off after a while 

[Fletch44]

Hi all,

 

passed first time today with 1 minor fault. Thank god for that lol. 
 

might actually get a good nights sleep. 
 

mod 2 Monday afternoon ….. fingers crossed now for that! 
 

 

[Bender]

46 minutes ago, Fletch44 said:

Hi all,

 

passed first time today with 1 minor fault. Thank god for that lol. 
 

might actually get a good nights sleep. 
 

mod 2 Monday afternoon ….. fingers crossed now for that! 
 

 

Well done, good luck with mod 2

[Fiddlesticks]

Great news!

[mikeyd]

Congrats. One last step now  

[Simon Davey]

Congratulations!!

[JRH]

Well done with mod1. All the best for mod2.

[onesea]

5 hours ago, Fletch44 said:

Hi all,

 

passed first time today with 1 minor fault. Thank god for that lol. 
 

might actually get a good nights sleep. 
 

mod 2 Monday afternoon ….. fingers crossed now for that! 
 

 

Well done you have given us the day for your mod 2.

 

So you better tell us all that result as well.

[Shepherd]

Congrats, the hard bit is done. Enjoy mod 2 on Monday, treat it as a ride out with your buddy.

[Fletch44]

Absolutely gutted..... failed my mod 2 last Monday for not looking right (lifesaver) on a roundabout before coming off. You live and learn. I won't make that mistake again I hope.

 

Worst thing another £224 to take it again 10 days later. 

 

Fingers crossed for a week tomorrow lol

 

Thanks for everyones replies 

 

Fletch

 

Next ones in Worcester 

Edited January 21, 2024 by Fletch44

[Bender]

33 minutes ago, Fletch44 said:

Absolutely gutted..... failed my mod 2 last Monday for not looking right (lifesaver) on a roundabout before coming off. You live and learn. I won't make that mistake again I hope.

 

Worst thing another £224 to take it again 10 days later. 

 

Fingers crossed for a week tomorrow lol

 

Thanks for everyones replies 

 

Fletch

 

Next ones in Worcester 

Shame about fail but it's something your unlikely to do again, good luck with the next one.

[bonio]

Bad luck mate, but you'll get it next time. £224 is a great tutor - and I know this from experience. 

[Simon Davey]

Good luck with your second go. 

[Blackholesun]

Bad luck ..failed mine twice and the cost does your head in !

[Fletch44]

1 hour ago, Blackholesun said:

Bad luck ..failed mine twice and the cost does your head in !

I know mate…. At first I was like okay…. Silly mistakes I’ll put those right then the school said it’s another £244….. nearly fell over lol. Spent much more time this week watching videos

[mealexme]

21 hours ago, Fletch44 said:

Absolutely gutted..... failed my mod 2 last Monday for not looking right (lifesaver) on a roundabout before coming off. 

Wait. You have to look over your right shoulder when turning left?

 

It's been a long time since I did my test!

 

Good luck with your re-test. At least you know you're doing everything else right! 

[Fiddlesticks]

2 hours ago, mealexme said:

Wait. You have to look over your right shoulder when turning left?

 

It's been a long time since I did my test!

 

Good luck with your re-test. At least you know you're doing everything else right! 

 

You look in the direction the danger might be coming from. On a roundabout if there's a lane to the right of you then that's where the baddies could be.