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Post by e3kimo on Nov 27, 2012 20:46:49 GMT
im gonna be honest and i am Sh*ting a brick i know i can pass it but you know when you have that feeling of o what if i screw up i got it tomorrow at 14:11 (they have such weird times) so ill post the result when i get home if you see this before i have my test please post any advice you have haha  i know the best advice is just relax and treat the examiner like a sat nav in your ear which is good advice just hope i remember it and someone else said to sing to yourself so that you feel more relaxed haha (i like that one) Ride Safe E3kimo |
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Post by martbadi on Nov 28, 2012 7:39:03 GMT
Hopefully everything will have thawed out by 2pm! Should be a nice day for a test.  Only a few things to remember: Presumably you CAN ride a bike! Smooth with the controls; good obs before any change of speed, direction or signal; look well ahead and anticipate; correct position; ride normally.  Don't rush - you can't get back early. If you do, the Ex will just have to extend the route to fill the required time! So relax and just go for a happy ride. You can't fail for going the wrong way, you can fail for going the right way wrongly! Don't change your plan at the last minute if you get confused about where you're going.  At the start - you've already passed! It's yours to lose by doing something stupid. Can you ride for 5 minutes without doing anything crazy? Great! Do another 5 mins, and then another etc. When you get back, you'll still be passing! Yay! ;D MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR PAPERWORK!!!! BOTH parts of your licence, CBT, Theory Cert, Mod 1 Pass Cert. Check the bike over if it's your own (or a schools!) and check the fuel. If you're well prepared, it is a fairly simple ride. Ex wants to see you can ride a bike, and do it safely in relation to all the other folk out there. So, look up, well ahead, plan for the next junction lights etc. If you see it, you can deal with it. Don't be surprised. Then good routines OSM and correct position. That's it.  Have fun! Hope you get your ticket to ride.  |
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Post by 22bud2 on Nov 28, 2012 9:30:14 GMT
take your time keep calm i was the same when i was doing mine but i just thought to my self its Easy and i come back with a pass martbadi is right i could not of put it any better GOOD LUCK MATE |
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Post by MRB3N on Nov 28, 2012 11:06:50 GMT
Firstly, GOOD LUCK E3kimo! And yeah I always sing to myself when I'm getting frustrated on the road with idiot dangerous granny drivers or stuck in traffic etc. It works! You will be fine mate. You can only do your best. And if you did fail its only gonna help you pass the next time as you wont be left guessing what you've done wrong and you can learn from it. |
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Post by MRB3N on Nov 28, 2012 11:07:30 GMT
And also a big thanks to martbadi for helping another member out and giving excellent advice. |
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Post by e3kimo on Nov 28, 2012 18:20:37 GMT
failed  indicated to early on a roundabout i didnt think i did but his words final so what can i do haha got it rebooked for january so fingers crossed cheers for the advice |
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Post by martbadi on Nov 28, 2012 21:11:29 GMT
Oh dear! Was that too early BEFORE the roundabout (RAB) or while you were on it? I'm guessing, probably while you were on it. Unless it was really really early, most RABs you could signal reasonably well before getting there. While on it: Obs, then signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want is the idea. Too early could confuse others about your intentions. Ah well - live & learn (we hope). Bit of a bummer and more cost, but see it as good experience and set up for an easy ride next time. Hopefully you didn't find the whole too stressful. At least you now know what it's all about and can be more relaxed next time. Keep practicing in the mean time! Onward! |
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Post by e3kimo on Nov 28, 2012 21:34:26 GMT
while i was on it and yeah at least i know its nothing to stress over and goes quickly which i was panicing about if it was gonna drag or not but now i can be relaxed when i go for the next one Cheers for the advice Martbadi |
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Post by chadgopro on Nov 29, 2012 0:33:34 GMT
I failed my mod 2 first time aswell, but then i knew what it was like so I didnt panic as much on the second time which resulted in a pass You'll be fine next time, just remember all the life-savers etc! Good luck man |
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Post by e3kimo on Nov 29, 2012 7:31:28 GMT
he said that the rest of my riding is perfect and cant fault it which in a way i wish he said it was crap and i didnt fail just cause of one thing but at least i know that i can ride to the level needed it was probly just down to nerves
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Post by MRB3N on Dec 1, 2012 12:09:47 GMT
Indicating too early? That's a fail? So its a major point not a minor? I'm not sure I would be taking it as easy as you are e3kimo. Good luck for next time though dude. |
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Post by e3kimo on Dec 1, 2012 21:11:57 GMT
he said it was classed as a dangerous fault because there were 3 cars waiting to come onto the roundabout and they might of pulled out im fuming but there is nothing i can do so no point getting mad cheers dude |
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Post by MRB3N on Dec 3, 2012 19:25:02 GMT
he said it was classed as a dangerous fault because there were 3 cars waiting to come onto the roundabout and they might of pulled out im fuming but there is nothing i can do so no point getting mad cheers dude Ah I guess so. Still seems harsh to me.  |
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Post by 22bud2 on Dec 3, 2012 20:45:11 GMT
it depends on what mood there in lol but now you have been on it and know whats what you will have an idea for next time so all being well you should pass best of luck |
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Post by e3kimo on Dec 3, 2012 21:54:03 GMT
cheers bud |
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indicated to early on a roundabout i didnt think i did but his words final so what can i do haha 
