Glad everyone has been finding the mod 2 videos helpful and I thank everyone for the feedback. I am aware there were occasions I was over the speed limit, we all have bad habits when we first start riding. I will always take constructive criticism onboard but I will NOT tolerate silly or abusive comments on the matter. Ride safe. 🤜🤛
@15.19 you were approaching a exit which was after 12, I see that you did took the right lane but did not indicated right signal as it is after 12.So as per my current knowledge is it a mistake or I need to learn something new. Please reply to me as I have my Mod 2 booked for the day after tomorrow.
@rajmalhotra9766 for exits like this it's up to you really if you want to indicate to the right. There's no harm in doing a right indication as long as all your check and are done correctly and you signal correctly for leaving the roundabout. For me personally though I always treat exits like the one you mentioned as straight on and treat it like a straight on exit. If it was over towards the 3 o'clock position then I'd definitely be indicating to right as I'd be travelling around the roundabout.
Although my mod two instructors were good, I was still confused about observations and lifesavers before watching this video. On the run-up to my test, I studied the heck out of this video to really drill in proper habits. Out on the road, speaking to myself about what to do worked a treat. Thankfully, I did not make a single observational error on test and I passed with one minor (which the examiner laughed about). I am no expert by any means and I still have much to learn. One thing is clear, however, I probably would not have passed without this content. Thank you for uploading! Incidentally, I now do the extra life saver. It feels safer.
Passed my Mod1 Tuesday and noticed a cancellation for Mod2 in Stirling on Wednesday (Yesterday) By no means was I ready and prepared for this,having had only 3 hours lessons on the road.I have watched this over and over again to get the roundabouts into my head prior to my test.I have passed with 3 minors 😁 Big thumbs up to your channel. It helped A LOT .
I passed my Mod 2 today (first attempt which is a nice bonus) and I just wanted to say thank you for your video series. They genuinely helped me a lot with my path to the pass 👍
Just passed my Mod 2 couple hours ago. This guy is the best, can't thank him enough for the effort he puts in all of his videos explaining everything clear with showing proper examples. You should definitely work as an instructor dude, I personally would hire you. Much appreciated 🙏🎩💯
Hi, I just want to thank you for your vlogs. You've been really helpful. I've just passed my Mod2 today in the torrential rain with zero faults. Keep up the great work and I appreciate all your help. I'm itching to get out on my Triumph street triple R now. I think the weather is better tomorrow so I'll be going out on it for the first time. Thanks again 👍
i think this is one of those things that is made more complex with words. after driving 35 years this bit was the thing i had the most trouble with. the way i broke it is this = look where the car is likely/has space to be cutting you up.
My friend pointed me in the direction of your videos, as I am currently training for my MOD1 and MOD2. I have been struggling with life savers on roundabouts. This video has been excellent, thank you very much for making it!!
Thank you for the vlogs, I’m still learning and building up my knowledge but my main nemesis is life savers… you have explained it so incredibly well!! Seeing it from a riders point of view has been invaluable to me, giving me a lot more confidence. Thank you so so much!!
I commented a few day ago and since then have passed my mode 2....I take instructions a bit mad....so this video visually sooooooooo helped me ....Thankyou
I said before how magnificent this channel is and I haven't got to the recent videos yet . I'm going in for my mod 1 and MOD 2 test in a few months.. I've been riding on my CBT.. and other road users especially car users are oblivious to motorcyclist.. thank you once again for a great demonstrations
I’ve got my mod2 next Saturday at Grangemouth wow 🤩 I’m glad I came across your channel I’ll be watching all these every day from now till then , thanks 👍🏻
Passed my Mod 2 a few weeks ago and found that you helped me with getting my head around everything enough to give me confidence to not be too nervous, the way you explained things just clicked with me. You have a great presentation style which kept me watching, well done on the great content, hope there are many more to come.....
Used RUclips for years but never commented on anything before. Have my MOD2 in a couple of weeks and your videos have been such a great help. Things that I have been struggling with you have explained so well. Keep up the good work and many thanks for giving up your own time to help other like myself
Driving car since 13 years and have my Mod 2 this thursday, your tips especially on roundabouts have been more helpful than any ,, professional" advice. I have actually learnt something new on tips even though I have been on the road since several years. Keep it up great learning videos 👍
As a learner studying, what I arrived at was that whatever side of you that there's open road on /or both sides dictates what side or both that you carry out shoulder checks on. So when I exit a roundabout I check to see that the traffic on the exit before mine is giving way for me to pass and then that nobody is about to cut me up just before I exit.
these videos are absolute brilliant my son is watching these he turns 17 soon and really enjoys your expalantions on all the important aspects of riding safely and confidently .well done brother .
Thank you so much for the in depth explanation. This has definitely been a lot more helpful. I spoke with my instructor about it yesterday. It's the extra left lifesaver that I was told not to do cause apparently down here at the test centre in Nottingham it can cause you to get minors on your test. Supposedly they see it as you are doing too many observations, which means you are not looking ahead enough and concentrating on what's in front. I find it difficult not to do the extra left lifesaver with being a car driver for 34 years. I've spent thousands of hours and miles on the roads as I used to be a sales rep, so I was always aware and on guard of my surroundings. I suppose I have to change if I want to pass my Mod2 in June. Apparently that is the only issue they have brought up is my observations. I am doing them, but they've said they can't always see me doing my mirror checks etc. I think I am going to alter my mirrors next time so that I have to move my head a lot more, instead of just moving slightly. BTW I'm originally from Scotland and that's why I like to watch and listen to you. I would definitely recommend that you go into being a riding instructor, cause you have a very good explanation and a calming voice. 😀
It's crazy how different areas and schools/examiners have different views on lifesavers and when to use them. We also have minors for too many observations but usually only if you're do well over 2. As for the mirrors, what I was taught to do is to use your chin and point it to the outside of the mirror, that way your forced to make a big head movement that can be easily seen. I'm definitely interested in becoming an instructor in the future. Need to wait a few more years before I'm eligible, but on the plus side it gives me time to do all my advanced rider training etc.
@@MotoEcosse thanks for the mirror tip. I'll try that next week. Well I wish you every success with the extra advanced training, cause I think you will be a great instructor. Thanks again for posting this vlog. Safe riding 🏍👍
MOD2 tomorrow in Hamilton. Was really confused about this issue as I have driven a car for decades and bad habits creep in. The instructer didnt help much . This video has absolutely cleared it up. I might still clang it but thatll be down to me....🙂
I love your video's! Im still waiting for my Provisional to arrive! So im trying to learn as much as I can. Im currntly going into work an hour early every day and watching bike video's. I am getting some weird looks as im sat in the canteen pretending to go around roundabouts and doing lifesavers! Ive even started saying in my head "lifesaver,lifesaver" when i cross the road(& it's in a scottish accent! ). I was worrying about doing my CBT but now im eager as I want to learn as much as I can. Thankyou for taking the time to help people xx
That 1st right life saver in certain circumstances is practical as the following left lifesaver would allow you to swerve right if somethings coming at you from the left.
Great clips very informative. My mod 2 is on the 16th October. . I have a little 125 and I’m practicing as much as possible. I’m not familiar with the area of my test so I’m spending as much time as possible learning the roads . Thanks again for your helpful videos 👍
Regarding lane discipline and turning right from lane 2 at entry point.( very end of your video); Is it ok exit into lane 1 of your intended exit point( as your graphic shows) or should I exit into lane 2? I understand the rest of the video which has helped massively but this very last bit seems to contradict the rest. Many thanks for great instructional videos like this 👍
Passed my mod2 today with no minors! Big thanks for making these videos as I didn’t have any lessons leading up to my test and these were a massive help and a main contributing factor to me achieving my full licence 👍 keep up the good work 🙂
Got my mod 2 this coming friday (5th july), its in salisbury which is quite a busy area and around 75 mins away from where i live. Has a few major roundabouts which im nervous about, mainly picking wrong lanes etc due to being nervous under test conditions. Your little tip about doing lifesavers left if a lane to left, right if lane to right and both if lanes to both sides is great and helps me to understand when to do them. Really hope i pass 1st time, hopefully can get out this summer then :)
Hi mate - loving the videos. Have my MOD2 Monday and they’re really helping me - especially the roundabout ones. Test 8am in Musselburgh so expecting roads to be busy Had a quick question on the roundabout at 15:04. I think I would have been tempted to go into the lane left of the one you were in when on the roundabout. Looks like the traffic in lane. Could I have used either? Seen exit is past 12 o clock so know we would approach in right lane and there’s no 4th exit so guess that’s why it was rightmost lane for the exit?
Love your videos! You cleared so many thinks for me that I was confused with. I will take mod 2 tomorrow and I feel 100% confident because of your videos. Cheers for content and keep them up as they are absolutely spot on for new riders❤
Interesting at 15:09 you did a lifesaver before entering because you stopped. I always found this distracted me and made it more difficult to enter due to these checks. Another instructor on RUclips said not to do them when entering as it takes your eyes off the road and can make you miss your chance. Any idea how this would be seen on the exam?
Thanks so much for posting this and its the best advice on roundabouts I've seen. Hopefully will inspire me to success on Mod1 and 2! Subscribed too Cheers😊
Hello I'm wathcing this just now, not sure if you are going to talk about this later in the video but before I forgot. How do you do on a roundabout with one lane only? No lane on the right, no lane on the left. No lifesavers needed? Thanks for the videos, big help.
It depends really, if it's a mini roundabout then no lifesavers are needed and you only need to signal while going left or right( mini roundabouts are usually just a small white circle). If it's a normal roundabout then the usual roundabout law applies i.e lifesavers and correct signalling. 🤜🤛
Hey. This is (and the 1st part) a great video. I've been driving a car for years and just started to ride a 125 about 7months ago and hoping to do my full license in spring / summer. This video is great help not only to educate myself for the bike test but even when driving a car. Your tips and advice are great and well presented. Well done and thank you for your work ! Much appreciated ;)
In a first place thanks a lot for all the videos - I do have a lot of concerns about roundabouts and found your videos extremely helpful. Also mountains' views in some of the videos are stunning. Would have a question on the last roundabout view and right turn there to the left line (27m44s). Wouldn't be safer to turn right to the right lane of the 3rd exit? The reason i'm asking as if someone would be joining roundabout from our 1st exit and going straight they would land in our 3rd exit in left lane making it a collision path when they want to accelerate (straight line) and if we keep steady pace this could cause potential danger. Are there any rules against to use right lane of 3rd exit? Regards
Glad you found helpful, Bryan. Congrats on getting your CBT certificate as well. The roundabouts in this area can be tricky, especially the craigs roundabout. You planning on doing your Mods as well? 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse yeh man got theory tomorrow. Then focusing on mod 1 then onto mod 2 think mod 2 will be easy enough long as I cancel my indicators lol and use correct lifesaver.
Thank you for these videos I'm currently looking to do my das... I'm currently a hgv driver but coming to a bike is completely different to me. I've had 125s many years ago so I can ride it's just learning positioning on a bike and remembering lifesavers. My theory is booked for Tuesday so once I've passed I'm off for my CBT then onto lessons 👍
That's great to hear, Dave. I'm sure you'll pick it up again in no time. All the best for the theory test, always good to get that out the way early. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse Thank you yes getting that out of the way first and the good thing is if I fail it's only £23 to retake but I can't wait to plough on and get back onto bikes.... But in a bigger way than 125s 👍
22:10 how do you know you should be in the left lane for going to the third exit? And how would you know at 22:30 that straight ahead is the left lane?
Excellent video with clear and concise commentary. I did my IAM advanced last year and this video is up there with the best instructor coaching that I watched whilst doing my training. Definitely agree with others comments, you’re a natural motorcycle trainer, I’m sure you’ll be one in future. Actually you are one now! 👍
Thank you, Muddy. I really appreciate that mate. Teaching is definitely something I want to get into at some point. I'm also thinking of doing IAM next year. How was it for You?
Thanks very much for the videos mate. Passed my mod 2 today with one fault and I found your videos super helpful. Especially the two on roundabouts. Cheers.
Lifesavers should feel natural to ford transit drivers or van drivers in general . I always check mirrors and out the right / left windows before i move due to limited vision / blind spots . In a car im the same , rely most on side mirrors and window checks
Although I am a long term motorcycle rider, since mid sixties there is really sound info in your videos to remind us about safety, well presented and your audio is first class, I remember your early audio issues, what is the main thing that makes it so good now? Look forward to more of your videos, until then , ride safe and stay safe.
Thankyou for that I nearly passed my cbt but my instructor failed me saying I did to many then I didnt do enough my only fail was roundabouts i passed the rest
so for a bike, if you are turning right you don't need to move over into the left lane before the exit, you cut from the right straight across? in a car you would change lane before to position yourself ready for the exit. Great video by the way, it has however left me a little confused.
The examples in the video are mainly for exits that have at least 2 lanes. So you would be fine to stay in the right lane and continue in the right lane providing it's clear. You can also choose to move over to the left lane if it's clear, just like you would in a car. The choice is yours. If it's a single lane exit, then yes you're correct, you would apply the exact same method as a car would. It all depends on how many lanes your exit has. Hope this helps. If you need any more info just let me know. 🤜🤛
I’d like some advice please. Going straight on at a roundabout that has two lanes on and two lanes off. I choose the righthand lane with the intention of exiting onto the right hand lane at my exit. I do my left life saver just before my exit and there is a car alongside me on the left with no indictor on. What is my course of ation?
I'd personally still class this as going straight on rather than to the right. Giving a right indicator may give other road users the wrong idea of where I intend to go. 🤜🤛
if you go straight ahead in a mini raoundabout on your left lane can you do a right life saver to my right or life saver dosen't apply to mini roundabouts
Great video but I'm a little confused is it Turning left Right lifesaver Going straight ahead Right lifesaver Turning right or full circle Left life saver
Yep, if you're turning left, you don't always need a right lifesaver but if there's traffic in the right lane next to you I do a right lifesaver to make sure it's clear. For straight on you have to do a right lifesaver as there's a lane to your right, but if you were in the right hand lane going straight on, you would have to do a left lifesaver as there would now be a lane to your left. For turning right or going full circle it's a left lifesaver because there's a lane to your left, but if you're on a bigger roundabout with multiple lanes and there's lanes to your right and left, you'll need to do both. In this case you'd have to do the right lifesaver first, then the leftsaver before taking the exit.
Hi, this has been really helpful thanks. Two quick questions, when turning right at the roundabouts your diagram showed out taking the left lane exit (at 3pm position) and using a left livesaver. If you instead exited into the right hand lane I am assuming you are still taking the left lifesaver. Wouldn't it be safer to use the right exit? Also how would the advice differ for mini-roundabouts?
Generally I always do a lifesaver when there is an empty lane i.e empty lane to the right, check right, empty lane to the left, check left. Always do the left lifesaver last. As for mini's, you only need to signal when going left or right. No need for lifesavers or signalling your exit(although I sometimes do).
Even though the exit itself is past 12, the road sign states it as a straight ahead so no need to signal. You always go by what the road sign or road markings say.
Cheers for explaining all this man really cleared up a lot of confusion as my life savers were all over the place! Quick question though that you didn't go over, what about single lane/mini roundabouts? I've been doing left life savers whenever leaving one but at times it feels wrong to look left when going straight on/right for example. Obviously with bigger single lane roundabouts it's easy enough to check both sides but when it comes to mini's there isn't enough time. Loving these videos by the way got my mod 2 coming up and you've done a really good job explaining everything!
Hey, Cameron. Glad you found it helpful. I could of swore I did a section in these videos on mini roundabouts 😂😂. I'll put together a quick video on them, but basically, when approaching mini's everything should be the same in terms of give way to the right and OSMPSL. With mini's only having one lane and realistically, not a lot of room or time when navigating them, you only really need to signal when going left or right. There just isn't really time or space to indicate left for an exit. This is the same with life savers. There just isn't time. Your on the mini then off in a matter of seconds sometimes. So basically, signal left for left, no signal needed for straight on and right signal only for right and no life savers needed. With there being no time for life savers, generally you want to approach mini's at a slow pace and in 1st gear. This gives you a bit more time to scan everything before making your way through the mini. Mini's are one of those things that some instructors may recommend a life saver, but I personally wasn't taught that way and did mini's this way on my Mod 2 and was absolutely fine. It's always worth clearing it up with an instructor if you can, but this is generally the way you would deal with mini's. Hope this helps mate and all the best for Mod 2. 🤜🤛
Excellent. I haven’t even got a bike yet..but all this info is invaluable..I’m 58 been driving since I was 17. Had a 50cc and a 250 when I was a kid..but I never got my bike licence..training is so much better nowadays..and it needs to be..questions I have is. I can ride a 50cc motorbike without L plates and can even carry a passenger..and I don’t need to take a CBT. Seems mad.. but I can’t ride a 125cc unless I take the CBT. Don’t get me wrong I think the CBT is good.. which route should I take . Ie get a 50cc and get out and get some real road experience on something that can only do 30mph. Or go for the CBT training and get a 125cc. My experience with a moped is sometimes not enough power to get you out of trouble . People trying to get past you all the time..it’s a bit like riding a push bike..Great video I’ve been glued to all the info.. Regards Jimmy
Hey, Jimmy. Personally I'd go down the CBT route. Scooters are fine but for real world bike experience you're much better on a geared 125. 125s on average can go anywhere between about 50-70mph depending on the bike. Having that clutch and slow maneuver experience also is a big plus for when you decide to start training for your licence. You can't really do that on a twist and go scooter. It obviously means having to pay a bit more in terms of the CBT course and buying a 125, but I personally think spending a few months on a 125 can make you a more confident and skilled rider overall, which then makes completing your full licence an easier and less nerve wracking experience. 🤜🤛
Loving the vids but what I dont see is how to react to something if you do a life saver and theres something coming to get you !might sound dumb but I've not seen anyone say how you should react as in continue with manoeuvre or or what should you do to to prevent getting hit many thanks for great vids dave
Well if it's a roundabout and you go to take your exit and you see it's not safe when you do your lifesaver, you wouldn't take the exit. Just carry on around the roundabout. For maneuvers like the U turn, you always do a lifesaver before the turn. If you see something when you do your lifesaver simply pull back over and stop, then wait until it's clear again.
Have an upcoming Mod2. Would like to ask you as sometimes I tend to do more lifesaviors every 6-8 seconds,can this be a potential downfall? If there is a moment where I forget to do a lifesavior on entering a new road lets say right turn but did the mirror-indicator-shoulder check but forgot the second one before the actual turn,can this be a fail? Im not attending any school apart from the CBT last year, Mod1 was passed recently as im upgrading my license with the knowledge no lessons needed. If it happens to forget to make a shoulder check a single or two during the 40 minute test can this be a fail? The easiest for me to make the lifesaviors are in the roundabout,they are like second nature to me. Another question is If on changing the road position it happens to be fast change after giving the mirror-signal-shoulder check getting on next position faster instead of smooth,can this be a reason for a fail (control part) despite making all observations and a respectable distance is being maintained from the vehicles in front and back? An answer will be really appreciated.Thanks.
2 lane roundabout. Taking the 3rd exit (3 o’clock) and you pick the right lane. Do you have to exit the roundabout into the right lane or can you exit into the left?
Sorry to bother you but can I ask a question? What if you are at a roundabout from a main road and looking to take the second exit but the joins a dual carriage way? Would you stay in the right hand lane and join the dual carriage way in the outside lane then move over to the left once on that dual carriage way?
Hey, Dave. It depends on the rules of that roundabout. For example, you want to take the second exit, so on approach you may be able to use both the left and the right lane. In that case you would stay in whatever lane you've chosen when taking the exit. If that exit only has the option for using one lane on approach, again this could be either the left or right depending on the roundabout rules, although this is usually the left lane unless signs state otherwise, ideally you would want to exit onto the dual carriageways left lane. Different roundabouts have different rules. Signs and road markings are key to navigating them safely.
There's been a change in the highway code regarding cyclists and pedestrians since you've uploaded your video, now when you turn left or exit roundabout left lifesaver is compulsory as you are looking for cyclists as well
@@MotoEcosse you've been taught very well my mate, I've got my mod 2 tomorrow at 12 and I was lerning from your videos as I never went to a driving school and got my own bike. I'll let you know how it was tomorrow Cheers mate
Glad everyone has been finding the mod 2 videos helpful and I thank everyone for the feedback. I am aware there were occasions I was over the speed limit, we all have bad habits when we first start riding. I will always take constructive criticism onboard but I will NOT tolerate silly or abusive comments on the matter. Ride safe. 🤜🤛
@15.19 you were approaching a exit which was after 12, I see that you did took the right lane but did not indicated right signal as it is after 12.So as per my current knowledge is it a mistake or I need to learn something new. Please reply to me as I have my Mod 2 booked for the day after tomorrow.
@motoecosse
@rajmalhotra9766 for exits like this it's up to you really if you want to indicate to the right. There's no harm in doing a right indication as long as all your check and are done correctly and you signal correctly for leaving the roundabout. For me personally though I always treat exits like the one you mentioned as straight on and treat it like a straight on exit. If it was over towards the 3 o'clock position then I'd definitely be indicating to right as I'd be travelling around the roundabout.
@@MotoEcosse sweet, thanks for the answer.
Wish me luck 🤞 Mod 2 for tomorrow morning 😅
Although my mod two instructors were good, I was still confused about observations and lifesavers before watching this video. On the run-up to my test, I studied the heck out of this video to really drill in proper habits. Out on the road, speaking to myself about what to do worked a treat. Thankfully, I did not make a single observational error on test and I passed with one minor (which the examiner laughed about). I am no expert by any means and I still have much to learn. One thing is clear, however, I probably would not have passed without this content. Thank you for uploading! Incidentally, I now do the extra life saver. It feels safer.
Passed my Mod1 Tuesday and noticed a cancellation for Mod2 in Stirling on Wednesday (Yesterday) By no means was I ready and prepared for this,having had only 3 hours lessons on the road.I have watched this over and over again to get the roundabouts into my head prior to my test.I have passed with 3 minors 😁 Big thumbs up to your channel. It helped A LOT .
Mate that's awesome to hear. Congratulations. Glad you find it useful bud. 🤜🤛
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Hell of a result 😊
You say that you're not a professional instructor but I have learnt more from watching your videos than I have from any 'professional instructor'.
Thanks man, I really appreciate the comment. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse 😀
I passed my Mod 2 today (first attempt which is a nice bonus) and I just wanted to say thank you for your video series. They genuinely helped me a lot with my path to the pass 👍
Fantastic, Paul. That's great to hear mate. Congratulations. Glad the videos helped. 🤜🤛
Just passed my Mod 2 couple hours ago. This guy is the best, can't thank him enough for the effort he puts in all of his videos explaining everything clear with showing proper examples. You should definitely work as an instructor dude, I personally would hire you. Much appreciated 🙏🎩💯
Thank you man, I really appreciate that comment. Congratulations on passing your MOD 2. Ride safe man. 🤜🤛
Hi, I just want to thank you for your vlogs. You've been really helpful. I've just passed my Mod2 today in the torrential rain with zero faults. Keep up the great work and I appreciate all your help. I'm itching to get out on my Triumph street triple R now. I think the weather is better tomorrow so I'll be going out on it for the first time. Thanks again 👍
Appreciate that and that's great news as well, Janine. Passing in the rain as well 👌. Have fun out on your Triumph, you'll have a blast. Ride safe. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thank you. Stay safe and happy riding 🏍
i think this is one of those things that is made more complex with words. after driving 35 years this bit was the thing i had the most trouble with.
the way i broke it is this = look where the car is likely/has space to be cutting you up.
My friend pointed me in the direction of your videos, as I am currently training for my MOD1 and MOD2. I have been struggling with life savers on roundabouts. This video has been excellent, thank you very much for making it!!
Got my Mod 1 on Wednesday, and my Mod 2 Tuesday next week. This has clarified my thoughts exactly! Thank you for the thorough explanation!
Thank you for the vlogs, I’m still learning and building up my knowledge but my main nemesis is life savers… you have explained it so incredibly well!! Seeing it from a riders point of view has been invaluable to me, giving me a lot more confidence. Thank you so so much!!
You're welcome, Karen. 🤜🤛
I commented a few day ago and since then have passed my mode 2....I take instructions a bit mad....so this video visually sooooooooo helped me ....Thankyou
Hopefully you made it as an instructor as you make it amazingly clear how you explain the concept. Thanks a million
I said before how magnificent this channel is and I haven't got to the recent videos yet . I'm going in for my mod 1 and MOD 2 test in a few months.. I've been riding on my CBT.. and other road users especially car users are oblivious to motorcyclist.. thank you once again for a great demonstrations
Again same as previous video very helpful to anyone who's preparing for MOD 2. Thank you.
I’ve got my mod2 next Saturday at Grangemouth wow 🤩 I’m glad I came across your channel I’ll be watching all these every day from now till then , thanks 👍🏻
good luck!
Passed my Mod 2 a few weeks ago and found that you helped me with getting my head around everything enough to give me confidence to not be too nervous, the way you explained things just clicked with me. You have a great presentation style which kept me watching, well done on the great content, hope there are many more to come.....
Used RUclips for years but never commented on anything before. Have my MOD2 in a couple of weeks and your videos have been such a great help. Things that I have been struggling with you have explained so well. Keep up the good work and many thanks for giving up your own time to help other like myself
You're very welcome mate. All the best for test day. 🤜🤛
Driving car since 13 years and have my Mod 2 this thursday, your tips especially on roundabouts have been more helpful than any ,, professional" advice. I have actually learnt something new on tips even though I have been on the road since several years.
Keep it up great learning videos 👍
Appreciate that, Sohaib. All the best for day test day. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse passed MOD 2 as well 💪🏼 thanks
@@shayriquotesofficial2084 Congratulations, Sohaib. Ride safe mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thanks my friend, safe riding 💪🏼
As a learner studying, what I arrived at was that whatever side of you that there's open road on /or both sides dictates what side or both that you carry out shoulder checks on. So when I exit a roundabout I check to see that the traffic on the exit before mine is giving way for me to pass and then that nobody is about to cut me up just before I exit.
these videos are absolute brilliant my son is watching these he turns 17 soon and really enjoys your expalantions on all the important aspects of riding safely and confidently .well done brother .
Thank you so much for the in depth explanation. This has definitely been a lot more helpful. I spoke with my instructor about it yesterday. It's the extra left lifesaver that I was told not to do cause apparently down here at the test centre in Nottingham it can cause you to get minors on your test. Supposedly they see it as you are doing too many observations, which means you are not looking ahead enough and concentrating on what's in front. I find it difficult not to do the extra left lifesaver with being a car driver for 34 years. I've spent thousands of hours and miles on the roads as I used to be a sales rep, so I was always aware and on guard of my surroundings. I suppose I have to change if I want to pass my Mod2 in June. Apparently that is the only issue they have brought up is my observations. I am doing them, but they've said they can't always see me doing my mirror checks etc. I think I am going to alter my mirrors next time so that I have to move my head a lot more, instead of just moving slightly. BTW I'm originally from Scotland and that's why I like to watch and listen to you. I would definitely recommend that you go into being a riding instructor, cause you have a very good explanation and a calming voice. 😀
It's crazy how different areas and schools/examiners have different views on lifesavers and when to use them. We also have minors for too many observations but usually only if you're do well over 2. As for the mirrors, what I was taught to do is to use your chin and point it to the outside of the mirror, that way your forced to make a big head movement that can be easily seen. I'm definitely interested in becoming an instructor in the future. Need to wait a few more years before I'm eligible, but on the plus side it gives me time to do all my advanced rider training etc.
@@MotoEcosse thanks for the mirror tip. I'll try that next week.
Well I wish you every success with the extra advanced training, cause I think you will be a great instructor. Thanks again for posting this vlog. Safe riding 🏍👍
Thankyou for making these videos , they are very helpful when I’m trying to learn and have no one to ask until my training
You can always DM me if you're ever stuck. 🤜🤛
MOD2 tomorrow in Hamilton. Was really confused about this issue as I have driven a car for decades and bad habits creep in. The instructer didnt help much . This video has absolutely cleared it up. I might still clang it but thatll be down to me....🙂
Passed my mod2 yesterday got my full license, your videos were a great help.
That's awesome, Nas. Congratulations. Glad you found the videos useful. 🤜🤛
Just passed my mod2 this morning. Your videos were a massive help. Thank you very much indeed! 😅
absolute pearler of a teacher
Appreciate that, Chris. 🤜🤛
Just pass my MOD 2 today. Thank you for videos, very helpfull!!
That's awesome, Congratulations 👏
I love your video's! Im still waiting for my Provisional to arrive! So im trying to learn as much as I can. Im currntly going into work an hour early every day and watching bike video's. I am getting some weird looks as im sat in the canteen pretending to go around roundabouts and doing lifesavers! Ive even started saying in my head "lifesaver,lifesaver" when i cross the road(& it's in a scottish accent! ). I was worrying about doing my CBT but now im eager as I want to learn as much as I can. Thankyou for taking the time to help people xx
Good evenings ! I pass ! Today around noon 🕛 my mod 2 thanks to you .. tons of blessing 🎉
That 1st right life saver in certain circumstances is practical as the following left lifesaver would allow you to swerve right if somethings coming at you from the left.
Top man passed first time both mods
Great info and helped tons. That cheeky lil extra lifesaver went down real well
All good bro.
Superb, Joe. Congratulations. That extra wee lifesaver is always 👌.
Thanks for all your videos. Helped me pass my Mod 2 today.
Just got home from passing my Motorcycle test FIRST TIME! Want to credit this video and part 1 in helping me pass!
Thanks dude!
Congratulations, Sig. Great job mate. 🤜🤛
Great clips very informative. My mod 2 is on the 16th October. . I have a little 125 and I’m practicing as much as possible. I’m not familiar with the area of my test so I’m spending as much time as possible learning the roads . Thanks again for your helpful videos 👍
Hi mate just want to say a big thank you for these videos ! Just passed my mod 1 &2 today and these videos really did help 👍👍👍🏍️🏍️
Two weeks to go - Mod 2. Really helpful. You got my vote mate. Gratitude.
Appreciate that, Hoss. All the best for test day. 🤜🤛
Regarding lane discipline and turning right from lane 2 at entry point.( very end of your video);
Is it ok exit into lane 1 of your intended exit point( as your graphic shows) or should I exit into lane 2?
I understand the rest of the video which has helped massively but this very last bit seems to contradict the rest.
Many thanks for great instructional videos like this 👍
Passed my mod2 today with no minors! Big thanks for making these videos as I didn’t have any lessons leading up to my test and these were a massive help and a main contributing factor to me achieving my full licence 👍 keep up the good work 🙂
That's fantastic, Paul. Great test result. Glad you found the videos helpful mate. Congratulations 🤜🤛
Top vid yet again. Booked all mine up now and your definitely a great help. When I pass I’ll send up a beer 👍
Got my mod 2 this coming friday (5th july), its in salisbury which is quite a busy area and around 75 mins away from where i live. Has a few major roundabouts which im nervous about, mainly picking wrong lanes etc due to being nervous under test conditions.
Your little tip about doing lifesavers left if a lane to left, right if lane to right and both if lanes to both sides is great and helps me to understand when to do them. Really hope i pass 1st time, hopefully can get out this summer then :)
Did you pass? Got my Mod2 coming up next week
@jameshallworth yes I did thank God lol. Good luck with yours
Passed my mod2 today thanks for all the help the way you breakdown massively helped me ! ❤
That's great to hear, Callum. I'm so glad the videos helped. Ride safe. 🤜🤛
Hi mate - loving the videos. Have my MOD2 Monday and they’re really helping me - especially the roundabout ones. Test 8am in Musselburgh so expecting roads to be busy
Had a quick question on the roundabout at 15:04. I think I would have been tempted to go into the lane left of the one you were in when on the roundabout. Looks like the traffic in lane. Could I have used either?
Seen exit is past 12 o clock so know we would approach in right lane and there’s no 4th exit so guess that’s why it was rightmost lane for the exit?
Love your videos! You cleared so many thinks for me that I was confused with. I will take mod 2 tomorrow and I feel 100% confident because of your videos. Cheers for content and keep them up as they are absolutely spot on for new riders❤
These are so helpful mate, thanks alot. hope you do more videos in the future similar to getting the basics correctly like this.
Great advice and exactly what I was looking for.
8:59 diagram you should change lane when near exit 12 o'clock before takin exit 3 o'clock
Thanks for the advice, mod 2 tomorrow...
Glad you found it helpful, Paul. All the best for tomorrow. 🤜🤛
I wanted to say a big thanks to you and your great videos. I passed my Mod2 today and have to say your videos were a big part of my training.
That's awesome to hear, Richard. Really glad you found them helpful. Congratulations on the pass as well. Ride safe. 🤜🤛
content is soooo good, been watching lots of your videos. also i have a thing for the scottish accent so it helped with concentration :)
Fantastic! working my way through all these MOD2 vids, then going to start again from the beginning. Thank you Moto Ecosse
You're welcome, Jack. 🤜🤛🤙
Interesting at 15:09 you did a lifesaver before entering because you stopped. I always found this distracted me and made it more difficult to enter due to these checks. Another instructor on RUclips said not to do them when entering as it takes your eyes off the road and can make you miss your chance. Any idea how this would be seen on the exam?
Thanks so much for posting this and its the best advice on roundabouts I've seen. Hopefully will inspire me to success on Mod1 and 2! Subscribed too Cheers😊
Hello
I'm wathcing this just now, not sure if you are going to talk about this later in the video but before I forgot.
How do you do on a roundabout with one lane only?
No lane on the right, no lane on the left.
No lifesavers needed?
Thanks for the videos, big help.
It depends really, if it's a mini roundabout then no lifesavers are needed and you only need to signal while going left or right( mini roundabouts are usually just a small white circle). If it's a normal roundabout then the usual roundabout law applies i.e lifesavers and correct signalling. 🤜🤛
Hey boss just passed my mod 2 yesterday with one minor, cheers!
No instructor just moto ecosse (and a good few years on L plates)
Hey. This is (and the 1st part) a great video. I've been driving a car for years and just started to ride a 125 about 7months ago and hoping to do my full license in spring / summer. This video is great help not only to educate myself for the bike test but even when driving a car. Your tips and advice are great and well presented. Well done and thank you for your work ! Much appreciated ;)
Cheers mate. 🤜🤛
GreAT video very well put together and very helpful to people well done.
Your videos put me at ease. Make it alot easier to learn.
Glad to hear it mate. 🤜🤛
If I could give this 2 likes I would…. This is perfect. 👍🏼
In a first place thanks a lot for all the videos - I do have a lot of concerns about roundabouts and found your videos extremely helpful. Also mountains' views in some of the videos are stunning. Would have a question on the last roundabout view and right turn there to the left line (27m44s). Wouldn't be safer to turn right to the right lane of the 3rd exit? The reason i'm asking as if someone would be joining roundabout from our 1st exit and going straight they would land in our 3rd exit in left lane making it a collision path when they want to accelerate (straight line) and if we keep steady pace this could cause potential danger. Are there any rules against to use right lane of 3rd exit? Regards
Thank you! Very good 👍
alright buddy, thanks for the info just done my cbt, very helpful for me this video as i am also in stirling
Glad you found helpful, Bryan. Congrats on getting your CBT certificate as well. The roundabouts in this area can be tricky, especially the craigs roundabout. You planning on doing your Mods as well? 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse yeh man got theory tomorrow. Then focusing on mod 1 then onto mod 2 think mod 2 will be easy enough long as I cancel my indicators lol and use correct lifesaver.
@@mckay4 that's awesome man. Good luck for tomorrow 🤜🤛
Thank you for these videos I'm currently looking to do my das... I'm currently a hgv driver but coming to a bike is completely different to me.
I've had 125s many years ago so I can ride it's just learning positioning on a bike and remembering lifesavers.
My theory is booked for Tuesday so once I've passed I'm off for my CBT then onto lessons 👍
That's great to hear, Dave. I'm sure you'll pick it up again in no time. All the best for the theory test, always good to get that out the way early. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse Thank you yes getting that out of the way first and the good thing is if I fail it's only £23 to retake but I can't wait to plough on and get back onto bikes.... But in a bigger way than 125s 👍
@@MotoEcosse Theory test done today CBT booked for the 31st then onto the lessons 👍👍
22:10 how do you know you should be in the left lane for going to the third exit? And how would you know at 22:30 that straight ahead is the left lane?
Because there are set lanes for certain exits. Roads signs and road markings state this.
Mate you have done me me a big favour. Your videos are brilliant passed yesterday mod 2 . Thank you so much 😀👏👊😀
Congrats on the pass. Glad you found them helpful. 🤜🤛
Wish I had saw this a week ago,failed mod 2,next one booked soon,I'll be sure to watch this a few more times beforehand
That's hardlines, Mark. You'll nail it next time. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thanks for the confidence boost pal,sorted for Tuesday afternoon
Excellent video with clear and concise commentary. I did my IAM advanced last year and this video is up there with the best instructor coaching that I watched whilst doing my training. Definitely agree with others comments, you’re a natural motorcycle trainer, I’m sure you’ll be one in future. Actually you are one now! 👍
Thank you, Muddy. I really appreciate that mate. Teaching is definitely something I want to get into at some point. I'm also thinking of doing IAM next year. How was it for You?
Excellent video ,got my cbt next week your video's have been a great help.
Cheers, David. Have fun in your CBT. 🤜🤛
Thanks very much for the videos mate. Passed my mod 2 today with one fault and I found your videos super helpful. Especially the two on roundabouts. Cheers.
That's fantastic, Matt. Congratulations mate. Glad the videos helped. 🤜🤛
Lifesavers should feel natural to ford transit drivers or van drivers in general . I always check mirrors and out the right / left windows before i move due to limited vision / blind spots . In a car im the same , rely most on side mirrors and window checks
Thanks for the video, very informative, really helps, got my test soon and I’m much more confident 👍
Glad you found it helpful, Donald. All the best for test day mate. 🤜🤛
i'm doing my mod A2 on the 28th november at govan. your very clear thank you i'm sure this will help me pass my test 👍🎅
Although I am a long term motorcycle rider, since mid sixties there is really sound info in your videos to remind us about safety, well presented and your audio is first class, I remember your early audio issues, what is the main thing that makes it so good now? Look forward to more of your videos, until then , ride safe and stay safe.
Hi, Derek. Appreciate that. I now do some post production on my audio to improve it's quality.
Hi I am Saeed from Stirling this video very helpful and help me to past first time my mode 2 Thanks
Hey, Saeed. That's awesome to hear. Congratulations. 🤜🤛
Massive help here mate, thanks heaps for this.
Glad you found it helpful, Paul. 🤜🤛
Thankyou for that I nearly passed my cbt but my instructor failed me saying I did to many then I didnt do enough my only fail was roundabouts i passed the rest
Thank you mate ! This is super helpful. Prepping for my MOD 2 this week !
Appreciate that, Mohammed. All the best for your Mod 2. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thanks for your help !!! I just passed with one minor.. watching all your videos super helped 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@mohammedparekh1324 congratulations mate. 🤜🤛
so for a bike, if you are turning right you don't need to move over into the left lane before the exit, you cut from the right straight across?
in a car you would change lane before to position yourself ready for the exit.
Great video by the way, it has however left me a little confused.
The examples in the video are mainly for exits that have at least 2 lanes. So you would be fine to stay in the right lane and continue in the right lane providing it's clear. You can also choose to move over to the left lane if it's clear, just like you would in a car. The choice is yours. If it's a single lane exit, then yes you're correct, you would apply the exact same method as a car would. It all depends on how many lanes your exit has. Hope this helps. If you need any more info just let me know. 🤜🤛
I’d like some advice please. Going straight on at a roundabout that has two lanes on and two lanes off. I choose the righthand lane with the intention of exiting onto the right hand lane at my exit. I do my left life saver just before my exit and there is a car alongside me on the left with no indictor on. What is my course of ation?
Hello mate this video was perfect for me thanks a.ot u cleared up few things for me
Glad to hear, Ninja. 🤜🤛
thanks, at 15:08 you are going around passed 12 oclock but dont seem to be indicating right?, jsut trying to undertsand why or why not
I'd personally still class this as going straight on rather than to the right. Giving a right indicator may give other road users the wrong idea of where I intend to go. 🤜🤛
Thank you
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Very useful thanks 😊
if you go straight ahead in a mini raoundabout on your left lane can you do a right life saver to my right or life saver dosen't apply to mini roundabouts
Great video but I'm a little confused is it Turning left
Right lifesaver
Going straight ahead
Right lifesaver
Turning right or full circle
Left life saver
Yep, if you're turning left, you don't always need a right lifesaver but if there's traffic in the right lane next to you I do a right lifesaver to make sure it's clear. For straight on you have to do a right lifesaver as there's a lane to your right, but if you were in the right hand lane going straight on, you would have to do a left lifesaver as there would now be a lane to your left. For turning right or going full circle it's a left lifesaver because there's a lane to your left, but if you're on a bigger roundabout with multiple lanes and there's lanes to your right and left, you'll need to do both. In this case you'd have to do the right lifesaver first, then the leftsaver before taking the exit.
Hi, this has been really helpful thanks. Two quick questions, when turning right at the roundabouts your diagram showed out taking the left lane exit (at 3pm position) and using a left livesaver. If you instead exited into the right hand lane I am assuming you are still taking the left lifesaver. Wouldn't it be safer to use the right exit? Also how would the advice differ for mini-roundabouts?
Generally I always do a lifesaver when there is an empty lane i.e empty lane to the right, check right, empty lane to the left, check left. Always do the left lifesaver last. As for mini's, you only need to signal when going left or right. No need for lifesavers or signalling your exit(although I sometimes do).
Brilliant
Got my mod 1 + 2 coming up soon so thanks for all your videos, really helpful!
Glad you're finding them helpful, Mark. All the best for your Mods. 🤜🤛
15:00 shouldn't you be indicating right since the exit is past 12 o clock?
Even though the exit itself is past 12, the road sign states it as a straight ahead so no need to signal. You always go by what the road sign or road markings say.
Cheers for explaining all this man really cleared up a lot of confusion as my life savers were all over the place! Quick question though that you didn't go over, what about single lane/mini roundabouts? I've been doing left life savers whenever leaving one but at times it feels wrong to look left when going straight on/right for example. Obviously with bigger single lane roundabouts it's easy enough to check both sides but when it comes to mini's there isn't enough time. Loving these videos by the way got my mod 2 coming up and you've done a really good job explaining everything!
Hey, Cameron. Glad you found it helpful. I could of swore I did a section in these videos on mini roundabouts 😂😂. I'll put together a quick video on them, but basically, when approaching mini's everything should be the same in terms of give way to the right and OSMPSL. With mini's only having one lane and realistically, not a lot of room or time when navigating them, you only really need to signal when going left or right. There just isn't really time or space to indicate left for an exit. This is the same with life savers. There just isn't time. Your on the mini then off in a matter of seconds sometimes. So basically, signal left for left, no signal needed for straight on and right signal only for right and no life savers needed. With there being no time for life savers, generally you want to approach mini's at a slow pace and in 1st gear. This gives you a bit more time to scan everything before making your way through the mini. Mini's are one of those things that some instructors may recommend a life saver, but I personally wasn't taught that way and did mini's this way on my Mod 2 and was absolutely fine. It's always worth clearing it up with an instructor if you can, but this is generally the way you would deal with mini's. Hope this helps mate and all the best for Mod 2. 🤜🤛
Excellent. I haven’t even got a bike yet..but all this info is invaluable..I’m 58 been driving since I was 17. Had a 50cc and a 250 when I was a kid..but I never got my bike licence..training is so much better nowadays..and it needs to be..questions I have is. I can ride a 50cc motorbike without L plates and can even carry a passenger..and I don’t need to take a CBT. Seems mad.. but I can’t ride a 125cc unless I take the CBT. Don’t get me wrong I think the CBT is good.. which route should I take . Ie get a 50cc and get out and get some real road experience on something that can only do 30mph. Or go for the CBT training and get a 125cc. My experience with a moped is sometimes not enough power to get you out of trouble . People trying to get past you all the time..it’s a bit like riding a push bike..Great video I’ve been glued to all the info..
Regards
Jimmy
Hey, Jimmy. Personally I'd go down the CBT route. Scooters are fine but for real world bike experience you're much better on a geared 125. 125s on average can go anywhere between about 50-70mph depending on the bike. Having that clutch and slow maneuver experience also is a big plus for when you decide to start training for your licence. You can't really do that on a twist and go scooter. It obviously means having to pay a bit more in terms of the CBT course and buying a 125, but I personally think spending a few months on a 125 can make you a more confident and skilled rider overall, which then makes completing your full licence an easier and less nerve wracking experience. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thanks yes this is exactly what I was thinking..thanks for the advice..and certainly the cracking videos. Regards Jim
@@jamesnightingale9782 Cheers, Jim. Appreciate it. 🤜🤛
Loving the vids but what I dont see is how to react to something if you do a life saver and theres something coming to get you !might sound dumb but I've not seen anyone say how you should react as in continue with manoeuvre or or what should you do to to prevent getting hit many thanks for great vids dave
Well if it's a roundabout and you go to take your exit and you see it's not safe when you do your lifesaver, you wouldn't take the exit. Just carry on around the roundabout. For maneuvers like the U turn, you always do a lifesaver before the turn. If you see something when you do your lifesaver simply pull back over and stop, then wait until it's clear again.
Have an upcoming Mod2. Would like to ask you as sometimes I tend to do more lifesaviors every 6-8 seconds,can this be a potential downfall?
If there is a moment where I forget to do a lifesavior on entering a new road lets say right turn but did the mirror-indicator-shoulder check but forgot the second one before the actual turn,can this be a fail? Im not attending any school apart from the CBT last year, Mod1 was passed recently as im upgrading my license with the knowledge no lessons needed.
If it happens to forget to make a shoulder check a single or two during the 40 minute test can this be a fail? The easiest for me to make the lifesaviors are in the roundabout,they are like second nature to me.
Another question is If on changing the road position it happens to be fast change after giving the mirror-signal-shoulder check getting on next position faster instead of smooth,can this be a reason for a fail (control part) despite making all observations and a respectable distance is being maintained from the vehicles in front and back?
An answer will be really appreciated.Thanks.
I was taught to always do Lifesavers every time we stop, is this also correct?
2 lane roundabout. Taking the 3rd exit (3 o’clock) and you pick the right lane. Do you have to exit the roundabout into the right lane or can you exit into the left?
Hey mate. You can use either. If the left lane isn't free then you can stay in the right, or if both are free I'd normally favour the left. 🤜🤛
Sorry to bother you but can I ask a question? What if you are at a roundabout from a main road and looking to take the second exit but the joins a dual carriage way? Would you stay in the right hand lane and join the dual carriage way in the outside lane then move over to the left once on that dual carriage way?
Hey, Dave. It depends on the rules of that roundabout. For example, you want to take the second exit, so on approach you may be able to use both the left and the right lane. In that case you would stay in whatever lane you've chosen when taking the exit. If that exit only has the option for using one lane on approach, again this could be either the left or right depending on the roundabout rules, although this is usually the left lane unless signs state otherwise, ideally you would want to exit onto the dual carriageways left lane. Different roundabouts have different rules. Signs and road markings are key to navigating them safely.
Another great video, do you have any video on slow control in traffic and filtering
Hey, Jared. I do have a slow control video planned in the next few weeks. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse great thanks for the update and looking forward to it!! I’m sure it will be a good one!
Thanks for you videos mate indeed! What bike is it, I really like the rider view of it?
Suzuki SV650S 👍
@@MotoEcosse Thanks, really nice one!)
Passed my Mod 2 today and this video helped so much with the life savers , as it was the one thing I was confused on. Cheers.
Congratulations, Jack. That's great to hear mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse Thanks mate 😁
There's been a change in the highway code regarding cyclists and pedestrians since you've uploaded your video, now when you turn left or exit roundabout left lifesaver is compulsory as you are looking for cyclists as well
Yep, to be honest, that's why I've always done a left lifesaver whether it's needed or not. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse you've been taught very well my mate, I've got my mod 2 tomorrow at 12 and I was lerning from your videos as I never went to a driving school and got my own bike.
I'll let you know how it was tomorrow
Cheers mate
@@Aleksander9003 All the best for tomorrow mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse I've passed;)
@@Aleksander9003 excellent. Congratulations mate. 🤜🤛