@@fillinthelines___6697 ruclips.net/video/tJI4KepUS8Y/видео.html Yes you do, test centres don't supply bikes! I answered this very question in my Q&A vid, just click on the link and it'll take you to the right time in the video. For all other stupid questions check out my FAQ / Q&A vids, got four in total, and a very good watch to get you up to speed with everything
You dont need to do lifesavers ever time you pull away. Like after stopping in traffic or waiting at traffic lights. Its only after the bike has been parked
I just passed mine today at the first attempt. I was SO nervous before but here are a few things that helped me. I was a bit wobbly at slow speed due to nerves and being on an unfamiliar big bike (I was restricted to a 125 of course). To stop the wobbling at junctions etc, I squeezed my knees into the tank. It's amazing how that helps you balance. I also rode with purpose and confidence on the test. If you go from a 30mph zone to a 40mph zone, get up to speed as quickly as you can. The instructors don't like dawdlers. Don't exceed the speed limit of course but just get up to speed briskly. It shows the instructor you are confident. Remember to cancel your indicators, always stop at a stop sign and remember to do your life savers. The ride lasted 40 minutes but it didn't seem anything like that. Oh and remember to keep doing your lifesavers as you ride into the test centre at the end of the test. You haven't finished until you switch the bike off and dismount. Good luck!
Holding the rear break helps being more stable when moving slowly. Like when doing the figure of 8 gently on the rear while doing it will keep you alot more stable.
@@budman8926 Yup. We covered that on the pass plus thing. Only costed £15 for like 6 hours of training. We did a good amount of balance related things in a car park such as standing on one side of the bike, picking up a bottle and putting it on a thin pole, etc. Was just as enjoyable as the CBT.
pulling back into the bay at the end is the "thank fuck" moment. shortly followed by the "don't fuck this up now by not putting the stand down and dropping the bike" which plenty of people have done
raymond bernard dont even bother the find neutral just turn the bike off an put the stand down just in case you leave it in gear an drive it though the building lol
Passed my test today at the Uxbridge centre, so unbelievably chuffed with myself, feel like a mountain has been lifted from my shoulders! Went straight home, insured my bike and went for a lovely ride. I failed my mod 2 once with 2 majors and 10 minors, basically 3 majors and I felt like a complete and utter muppet. It completely knocked my confidence and honestly I felt like giving up. Fast forward 3 months and a lot of personal training time I passed with only 4 minors and a huge smile. A big shoutout to lighting motorcycles, the training provider I used. Outstanding service, great informed instructors and they really help with building confidence. Don’t let a fail get you down, take what the examiners say and use it to your advantage, keep trying until you get it because that feeling when you finally pass is indescribable!
I failed my mod 2 last time beacause I stopped on the edge of a road leading to houses (he said it was a driveway) pointing out to left ready to take off and the second mistake was, I had a giveway sign, entering a road, a bus was turining into the road I was exiting, it was slow but I saw cars behind the bus so I didn't rush, got failed for those two. When I asked what can I imporve, I've been told nothing, my riding's fine.
I have had a fair amount of motorcycle experience on dirtbikes riding off road and I’ve riden 150cc 2 stroke however I’ve not had road experience on a bike other than my cbt today. I’ve driven cars for nearly 2 years now, does anyone think I could go and get my a2 license straight away without further practice or is that a stupid idea
Gotta continue the tradition - watched this yesterday to help me relax before my On-road Practical which I HAVE JUST GONE AND BLOODY PASSED. Good luck to everyone else doing theirs. Just try to stay as calm as possible and remember those observations!
Just wondering, were you practising/driving a 125 before your test? My biggest concern is riding a bigger bike that’s foreign to me, having only ridden a 125. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@@daboiah189 hey bud! So the only time I rode a 125cc was the first couple of hours of my CBT which was back in May! My riding school has people on 650cc Kawasakis from that point onwards. I remember that the 650cc bike seemed significantly heavier when I first jumped on it, and the extra horsepower will be a huge difference! If you have any way to get at least one lesson using a bigger bike before your test, it would be a big benefit! I'm sure you'll be grand, but it would be nice for you to not have to adjust to being on a bigger bike for the very first time on your test!
I'm presuming you've seen the Mod 1 video! (the first part of the test) Based on the few vids I've seen of the test in the US that's for sure haha, not even comparable. I'd say that the general standard of riding from bikers here shows that, even when it's usually twice the speed limit lol. I really wish they'd change the filtering (lane splitting) law there to more states for your sake, it's only CA and a few others that are allowed right? That's like one of the main perks of having a bike.
@@C9S1 I'm in Wisconsin which has no lane splitting but I ride mostly for leisure and rurally where traffic isn't an issue. I toured Spain in 2015 and it would freak me out at traffic lights when other bikes would suddenly ride up right next to me to wait out the signal. I rode a bike in London in the seventies for a couple of years and actually grew up in Ireland. Back then half the country was riding on a "provisional" license and things were pretty lax. London was awesome and I loved living in England. Take care and stay safe - Cheers!
Hats off to UK riders and drivers, even though they are some of the slowest and least confident drivers/riders. I take it it's why the UK is changing the speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in many cities now.
Passed my module 1 & 2 over the past two weeks. I’ve watched both your videos numerous times and just wanted to send you a big thank you for the help, my instructor was great but watching your tips and videos also helped me massively! Thank you again mate!
I have had a fair amount of motorcycle experience on dirtbikes riding off road and I’ve riden 150cc 2 stroke however I’ve not had road experience on a bike other than my cbt today. I’ve driven cars for nearly 2 years now, does anyone think I could go and get my a2 license straight away without further practice or is that a stupid idea
I had my Mod-2 earlier in the week and passed at first attempt. This video was really useful and helped me a lot to get a feel of possible Uxbridge test route. Thanks again for putting it out for all the prospective riders. Also a shout out to CMT motorcycle school and Omid as my instructor. All the best to all and safe riding…
Just passed my module 2 today; first attempt. I was pretty nervous. I realized I had made a few mistakes during, which at the time got me quite worried, however I tried to put it behind me and continue focusing on the test, although I thought I wouldn't pass. When I got back turned out I only picked up 3 minors. Had I let myself continue worrying and loose focus after these mistakes as a result I'd have been more likely to not pass. Moral here is if thing's don't go as planned, push it out of your head and try to move on focusing on the test at hand. At the end of the day they're not trying to fail you, they just wan't to see you can ride on the roads safely and with a certain level of self confidence: I know I missed a few head checks and other things as well during the test but they didn't give me anything for them as, I guess, they know all riders make some mistakes.. and at the end of the day if you can show you're a safe rider generally they'll wan't to pass you. Just try as much as possible to roll with it and focus on the task at hand (either following the instructors single instructions or following signs). Watch these videos the night before the test as well as I really think this helped solidify my training over night, both with my module 1 and module 2. Good luck my dudes, you can do it!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. 6 years and this video still helps. I just passed my MOD 2 first time thanks to you (this video and the Q&As). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Passed mod1 and mod2 today with a clean sheet. Your videos helped loads even though the training school told me not to watch anything other than the official video. Thanks!
Passed my Mod 2 today. Wanted to say thanks to you for recording and sharing your videos. I passed my Mod 1 and Mod 2 (A1 125cc) without lessons and basically from watching your videos and listening to your advice. Thanks @Future. Really appreciate it 👌
the MT-07 is such a better bike, better sound, more torque and cheaper. i was deciding which one to chose out of the CB650 and the mt07, don't bother with the CB mate, not worth the price at all. yamaha really did an amazing job with the 07 engine!
@@j.h.237 good luck , firstly have a goods night rest so you are fresh , have a good breakfast so that your not tired during the test . You got this just be ready and ride like the you love your life show them , lifesavers , being aware looking in the mirror and please don’t leave the indicator on especially when you are heading back , don’t get to confident or don’t hold back ride normal . Let me know how it goes
Hey mate, had my test at Uxbridge last Friday and passed first time. This video has been extremely helpful and actually ended up doing the same route! Time 12.25. The examiner was extremely professional and friendly made me feel at easy straight away. Tbh it does help if you are familiar with the area especially if you try the routes few days before your test. A part from thi route there are other too which are shown on videos on RUclips. I've come to Uxbridge twice for few hrs each to drive around the routes to familiarise with it. With that done I was very relaxed on the test day. Best of luck to you all.
Hey Thank you for posting this! I did the 3 days DAS and was really anxious after day 2. Watching your videos helped a lot. Today I passed Mod 1 & 2 first time at Burgess Hill (40miles from where I live). Thank you!
@@C9S1 thanks for your reply bro. A bit of background- I’m 29- my families heritage/ethnicity is British Pakistani. When I was 14 I went to Pakistan for 2 months and I learnt to ride bikes then. I rode a geared 125 Honda CBR everyday for just under 2 months and fell in love with bikes and cars. I got my drivers license at 19 in Uk but never forgot how to ride a bike, in my opinion changing gears on a bike and a car is exactly the same but different controls/levers and pedals. Summer 2020 I ended up having extra time like most people so I decided to get my full bike license- July 2020 I did my cbt which was a walk in the park. End of Aug I had my 3 day DAS (2days training 3rd day MOD1 & MOD2) and passed both first time (40 miles from my home town) my instructor didn’t like me at all and we kind of fell out on day 2. I was sure I would fail as he took all my confidence away and told me I’m not going to make it. Night of Day 2 I watched your videos- took notes and on the day applied everything I learnt and passed Mod1 with zero minors and Mod2 with 4 minors! So to anyone reading this I’d highly recommend your videos! Thanks once again!!
@@s5hundred296 No problem man, better late than never haha. I've just spend the past few hours replying to all the comments over the past half year as I've been out of it 😂 What an inspiration story lol, love the bit on you watching it taking notes. and you basically aced the mod 1 which just makes it perfect. Funnily enough I heard a very similar story from someone at uni who went to their home asian country, Nepal I think it was? And got hooked on bikes. I made them for this purpose: Tbh I thought the A1 / A2 tests were just a load of bs and a money making scam (still do) as so little of it reflects on every day riding, and the margin of error of failing in certain things is unnecessary. Anyway that's all in the past and we're left with memories / stress doing it we won't ever forget but in a good way!
@@C9S1 you’re absolutely right man. A1 and A2 in my opinion is just 65 minutes of riding how someone expects you to. Let be honest you’re always going to do a U turn and put your feet down. Also in my advantage the Mod1 grid for manoeuvres in the actual test was much wider than what I learnt on so was a piece of cake imo. When I learnt my Mod1 avoidance exercise/hazard avoidance it was torrential rain and my instructor only let me go to 20 max so the first time I hit the 32mph/50kmh was actually on the day!! My instructor was an ex traffic police so he was extremely strict. Annoying for me but may have helped me as he was so so extra. He said he was so surprised when I passed/ but forget all that- I now spend my Sundays riding MT09’s/Ninjas/Streetfighters and soon S100RRs. Once again thank you. You really helped me the night before the real thing. F*ck insurance though! Even at 29 It’s difficult to get insured on a super bike!
just wanna say just passed my mod 2 first time on wednesday and your 2 videos on mod 1 and 2 helped me no end , cheers for taking time to do both and uploading mate
This helped me quite back then during my Mod 2 test (and also Mod 1 with the other video you made!). 1 year later after passing Mod 1 and Mod 2 and still coming here to watch this video remembering how stressed I was before the tests, but now just appreciating all those moments.
Appreciate you taking the time do do the commentary. I'm over the moon I passed my MOD 1 today and have MOD 2 booked for 10 days time. Videos like yours help us prepare. 👍🏾 Tiffany
Thank you! Love comments like these - it's nice to know I'm helping people out. Thought the commentary was necessary especially for the Mod 2 so it's actually bearable to watch 30 mins of someone riding around lol
ss ss I actually passed my A1 without any lessons by watching videos just like yours. So I know it helps a lot. I did my A1 as all I want to ride is my Vespa Primavera, I do regret not doing my test in the 80s where you passed if you came around the block not having fallen off. Not that the examiner actually went round with you. Now it's gone the other way, needlessly expensive to get an A licence. In the 80 we all rode 250s on L plates for ever, no CBT.
Hey! Massive thanks for your video. I'm so happy to find this because I'm also doing my mod 2 at uxbridge. And I just passed it first try! There's not much mod 2 content on youtube and yours is the most helpful. And I find my route very similar to yours, so thanks!
As per tradition, I am posting here. I just passed my MOD 2 today at Uxbridge test center. I started to think I was failing my test when my examiner asked me to stop because I was not following the right directions (my radio was really faint, which I pointed out at the beginning of the test). After that I rode nice and relaxed thinking I had failed.. but it turned out I passed! Thanks for this video, very helpful!
Some updates - The info in the video still stands true as of 2019 (checked: 26/07/2019) - Near the end, two sections of audio become slightly desynced - but all the information is still relevant and it comes a bit earlier than shown on the video. - Correction: 1) Mod 1 was in Enfield, Mod 2 was in Uxbridge 2)17:05 was not actually undertaking as I was on a different road / carriageway - Thanks to everyone letting me know how this has helped them pass, I had no idea it would help this many people out! - To those thinking about getting their licence, in training, or have failed before - there is very useful advice in the comments, and if you have any questions drop a new one
ss ss Hiya. So I've been riding on a Sym 125 Gts Evo for just over a year now. For the test you have to ride on a bike over 395cc. Will they provide an automatic over 395cc because I've only ever ridden an automatic?
Hey. Not sure what you mean by they - test centres don't provide bikes! You either bring your own / or your instructor's one - which can be auto. If you do it on an automatic it only entitles you to ride an automatic though. Hope this helps.
Not doing a proper life saver actually causes a lot of people to fail as you found - and it definitely should have been drilled into after that how important it is haha. Anyway that's all over now, congrats! And for sure, more people need to do the DAS
Passed mine yesterday first try (22nd April 2022) absolutely buzzing! got back insurance sorted, taxed, and off out all day. Thought i failed it in the first 5 mins, carried on and i was actually surprised with how fast it felt and easy it was. Honestly if your sitting your Mod 2 just relax! best advice i can give really, also if you make a mistake forget about it and focus on the rest of the test. Felt like a normal lesson. Thanks for the video and information on Module 2 tips, really helped. Also anyone reading this who is currently waiting to sit the Module 2, Good Luck!
I passed my test in Ireland two days ago. We do it slightly different over here although most of the elements are the same. We just to the U-turn and slow ride and other manoeuvres out on the road. U-turn and slow ride typically being done in a quiet housing estate. In my opinion while waiting in traffic or at lights it is always best to keep the bike in first gear and clutch in. You always want to be ready to move straight away if you need to instead of fumbling around changing feet to get the bike into first which would also mean taking your foot off the rear brake which imo I wouldn't do in traffic either.
I failed my test twice and finally passed last week. To those who have failed it: keep going lads! It’s totally worth it when you finally pass. Keep going until the job is done!
Just passed my mod 2 at 1st attempt with only one minor for going a bit wide on right turn, so happy now.Mod 1 on 2nd attempt as I put my foot Down on u turn on 1st attempt...Thank You very much for uploading this videos they helped me so much I must of watched them 100times 😆Mod 2 test lasted about 40min but it really gone so fast I thought we just half way through when I realised we are going back to test centre. Thanks again and good luck to everyone
I have my test tomorrow and your video is immensely helpful. More than anything - my top tip from you is about not being complacent. Hope I pass tomorrow as I have my Mod 1&2 back to back. Thanks again for the work. It is helpful!!
I did my theory 22 months ago, so I now have until May to get on with it and do it, or mess around paying for the theory again! I might just take a week off in April and do a 3/5 day course
Spicy Meat Just go for it buddy!!! You're just as capable as anybody else who rides a bike, the day I first did my CBT was the first day I'd ever ridden a motorbike 3 months later I had a full motorbike licence.
Thanks for the video! I actually had the exact same test route yesterday and passed with 2 minors so THIS TEST ROUTE IS STILL BEING USED. One of the minors was on that triple carriageway linked to the motorway since a lorry in the middle lane changed to the left lane when I was merging from the sliproad (examiner said it was not my fault but could have been a major...) so it definitely depends on the luck of the day! Otherwise the drive went really well :)
My examiner was also in a car because it was pissing it down on my test day, I managed to lose him twice when he got caught at junctions. But it went well and I passed with a couple of minors. Love that you did it on your Monster, an M600 was my first bike after passing my test.
I remember my friend panicking about the eyesight test because he sometimes mistakes O for Q on reg plates etc. and he told me when he got to the mod2 test centre, its actually a lot closer than he thought, almost impossible to get it wrong
Good old times 🤩🤩 I was nervous doing my Mod 1 and Mod 2 but passed both 1st time 👏👏 I had a blast of a time doing the motorbike Mod's and training, one of the best things I ever done 😍😍 Hope you have enjoyed your Mod 2 and hopefully you have passed 👍 safe riding 😊
I thought I failed because I stalled outside the test centre I was fuming cause a car learner was taken ages pulling out. I calmed down because I also did the same with my mod 1 thinking I failed that but kept my cool n I kept stalling maybe 4 times I did that on my mod 2 test n was so mad with myself got upset when I was coming back into the centre and that cause waited so long etc etc n I wrecked it .. then he goes u passed! N I was like what? I passed? So surprised was so happy though was brilliant… wat am basically getting at with the story is don’t give up even if u think u done wrong n failed don’t just carry on n try be calmn
hey man, you probably won't even see this. But i passed my test 2 days ago. Thanks for putting this video up. The examiner took me down some of the same roads as in the video. So yeah thanks, helped a lot!
Haha of course the work never stops, what we all love to hate Also on the note on spending a lot of money on something you don't really want to, please invest in a decent chain - such as Almax or Pragmasis for security first before even bothering with a tracker, really can't recommend them enough (might help to lower your premium too) so your insurance doesn't go through the roof when you come to find your bike has been stolen
I just rode off, without a care for the examiner, and left him for dust! (Legally) I notice how you sort of waited for him. My test was about 1997 and got a pass, then went straight onto a 1989 ZXR750H1, about 100 bhp. This video might help someone, good job
Was left with no choice but not wait, wish I could do what you did, it's too strict now! I'm sure it was interesting to see how much it's changed! I would love to see footage of the tests from back in the day
Here Are some helpful tips for mod 2. some apply if your using your own bike 1. avoid erith test centre at all costs not only is it next to a few big roundabouts but also the examiners like to play catch you out. the short big guy will take you down a 1 way that turns into a 2 way and tell you to turn right at the end if you haven't noticed the sign saying its changed you will miss it he fails people a lot for this. 2. borrow a up to date satnav and mount it on the bike or use a decent phone app be careful of rain though. plot any route on it and press go. a satnav when routing will tell you the speed your meant to be going and the speed your doing. 3. if you forget your indicators a lot and are using your own bike wire in beepers on the indicators by removing the pins on the plug and taping the beeper wires on you can yank/cut them out later 4. try to book a test centre near a busy main road for a weekday school run time. sit in the traffic and do not filter. 5. treat the examiner as a sat nav if you make a wrong turn dont worry if you get to a huge roundabout and he says take the 5th exit feel free to take the first and turn left. After passing tips. DO NOT GO ON A GROUP RIDE STRAIGHT AWAY. The temptation is to jump on the bike and go on a ride out with your mates. Your mates know their bikes and will probably know the route they are taking. Riding in groups can often lead to riding fast and racing each other. what will happen is they will take a sharp corner they know well fast and you will go in too hot panic grab brake or hit the kerb Right of way means nothing. cars vs bikes ends one way. Bikes are most fun when accelerating so if your on a empty road and a car is waiting to pull out expect him to be a idiot and do so. Slow down a bit and hover brakes then once you pass feel free to rip it. expect everyone is a moron and is trying to kill you Dont filter blind or fast. Filtering blind is filtering at speed when passing a big vehicle like a van lorry bus etc. you can see over the top of most cars and see some moron person about to step out between cars you cannot see over or through vans or lorries. Filtering fast is in general really stupid. minus the pedestrians you will get cars pulling out from a side road, people opening car doors and people in traffic that suddenly want to u-turn. Bulbs bulbs are your friend do not be cheap go for osram night breakers or lazer or go for phillip extreme vision plus 130.
Got to say mate, your videos really helped calm the nerves for when the time came to take the tests, in particular this mod 2 video. Did my tests in Uxbridge as well and funny enough, i remembered some bits of the video when the examiner took me down some of the same roads (Laughed inside my helmet when i as asked to pull over very close to where you almost lost your footing in the video "12:45"). Anyways, passed both modules for my unrestricted licence first time needless to say so thanks for the clips. Ride safe.
Thank you man, surprised to hear how many have said it's helped relax them. Happy to hear that, have fun out there! What bike are you thinking of getting?
The Future Gotta be the MT07 for the price to performance factor. Just waiting for updated version to drop in March. Truth be told though, I've had my eye on the MT09 and in particular the new SP and if it wasn't for the difference in price regarding the extortionate insurance we pay in this country then that would have been my first pick.
@@trustnuffin9121 Failed my test for something so silly i cant stop kicking myself. I took position 2 on a one way road to turn right. I didnt even realize it was one way, but the good thing is, i was good on all the other things i worried about. Have to wait until October now for next available date.
@@soldiers303 Hiya bud That's frightening news how strict they are and how long for a retest....scarey stuff....i just passed my cbt and got theory booked in for 20th of this month...also...Shouldn't i know but booked mod 1 training day 26th of this month also mod 1 test 27th. Sounds like the examiner was over zealous with you...shocked. Good look on your next one buddy 👍👍👍🌟
@@trustnuffin9121 he was actually really nice. I did think it was a bit too picky but at same time he explained that someone may have pushed in and turned right cutting me off as they might have thought I'm going different direction. But I've learnt my lesson and will be ready for next time. Just can't believe how long I have to wait now. I hope someone cancels theirs.
@@soldiers303 the same thing failed me last week! I was suppose to turn right but stayed in the middle then turned! I was gutted but i will not make the same mistake! Did you eventually pass?
takes me back....i didnt mind my mod 1 and 2. I'd heard horror stories but the reality is the test makes for better riders in my oppinion. I still ride now and enjoy it. Your video is great btw, informative and decent. I think some people panic because of the formality of it all and the pressure. Just relax into it is my best advice and think of it as your going for a bike ride.
Definitely, I feel even the more nonsensical stuff (i.e U-turn without putting your foot down within a narrow width to not fail) even a has a purpose. It prevents people getting a licence off the whim, getting a fast bike and killing themselves the next week.
Harjinder Kalsi Failed A2 Mod 2 twice there cause of stupid reasons, got it on the 3rd go though. Now it's been nearly 2 years, need to go through all that bullshit again 😭
Really, thank you so much for putting this up. For someone thinking about doing their bike test and having never rid a bike before, this was brilliant. Thanks.
Passed my Mod 2 with no faults yesterday. Honestly, the test itself was easier than the training with instructors. The test felt like it took 10-20 minutes, it goes by fast! Before I knew it I was on the way back to the test center.
Hi mate! Just wanted to say thanks and let you know I have now passed my MOD 2 with zero minors. Thanks largely to this video so cheers mate and safe riding !
3 decades ago i'm not surprised! I can easily say you won't and i'm sure we would all want to do it back then, in the rare event you have footage from it feel free to put it up haha
1978 my uncle passed, told me his test was round a housing estate twice (round the block kinda thing) and on 2nd lap do an emergency stop, then passed. Took no time at all lol
Passed my mod 1 and mod 2 test's 3 years ago. And because I was 19 at the time (it was an A2) i have to do my test's all over again just to get the full license. I've wanted a new bike a year ago but its another £600+. Think next year im going to have to do it again though.
Hi mate, excellent video, very helpful and congratulations on a pass 👍 I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing how many minors you got during this test (if any) just to give me a rough idea of what to expect (my test is next week) thanks 😁
It's perfectly legal to pass another vehicle on their left as long as you aren't breaking the speed limit, FYI. Of course, you can't pass on the left and immediately move in front - this is when it becomes an "undertake".
Hmm i'd have to look that up as i don't think that is correct, I think it's still classed as an illegal undertake no matter if your speeding or not doing it.
I passed my test yesterday, the one thing I can without questioning that stuck in my mind from this video was to constantly check my mirrors, I had a good instructor who on the way there kept saying in the radio, "Think Ahead, Look ahead, Plan Ahead" which really helped too, I have been riding for almost 3 years before taking my A Category test so riding on the road wasn't a problem, The DVLA examiner who was following me kept tutting and sighing which made me honestly think that I had already done too much screw ups, also there was one point where he told me I had been riding almost 1 mile doing 20 on a 30 so at this point I honestly thought I had failed also because 30 mins goes really quickly when you got someone just suggesting you where to go rather than the training Instructors pointing out mistakes and telling you where to go, so I thought when we got back he had enough or that I failed so it was cut short but time goes really quick. Turns out his tutting and sighing was because of his annoyance of how I was acting stationary or preparing to stop but I wasn't doing anything incorrect just the habits I had done e.g putting my right foot on the floor rather than my left when I was stationary or using my rear brake longer than I had too, I haven't ridden a automatic for almost 2 years and I still have habits which the DVLA pointed out from my automatic days. My suggestion to anyone is if you can depending on your age go for the full license on a manual if you are old enough and if you haven't ridden before. Last thing was the 20 in 30 road, I generally was looking all over for signs because I had a feeling I was in a 30 but because the roads I took the test on kept switching from 20 to 30 I wasn't sure, turns out as the Examiner said at least 2 times there was a parked van covering the signs and at one time for almost half a mile I was behind a learner driver doing way below the speed limit so probably a 20 so I couldn't go faster myself as it was a single road. I should also add that keeping an eye in your mirror to what the DVLA (if is a bike) actually helped me because when he got close to me I knew I was going a little slow so I sped up. They do give unofficial unintentional hints e.g signalling before a turn or when it is correct and speeding or slowing down. I'm not sure if I had any minors because he said my position and riding were great just reading signs was a below expected but as I said or he said my views of the signs where blocked so I think he let this slide. Anyways doesn't matter in the end, I passed first time. My advice is ultimately to relax and remember to keep your distance from big trucks or buses and position yourself in the default left and don't forget your shoulder checks and mostly IMPORTANTLY that there is literally no time limit let other vehicles go before you. There is literally no need to rush. Good luck to anyone doing their Mod 2, I found Mod 2 to be a lot more easier than Mod 1 because you don't have someone with a clipboard following you around all serious lol, I had no nerves at all in my Mod 2... definitively couldn't say the same about Mod 1!
Congratulations, well deserved! That's some novel you got there, should get it published lol. Great bits of advice though, most they can do in a single section if you're going too slow BUT is not too dangerous is a minor (per section of road) or speed limit change I'd imagine. So get a major for totting up too many in the same category would be quite difficult as you found it, even if you made it a couple of times. As we always say, better to hesitate or play it safe than get a major. Have fun and safe riding!
Driver, cyclist and scooterist AND 51 yrs old but never had the balls or reason to get a full licence. To be honest I'm kacking myself but being grown up and got my CBT tomorrow! Your vids have really helped matey and has given me the push and insight I needed. Best wishes man...
They are terrible! You'd think the premium price you pay for the tests they would have decent equipment especially how they must notice the majority of people can barely hear through them. You can see me violently shaking my head somewhere in the video haha
The Future you should stop the test and ask them to invest in decent microphones its very unsafe. As your relying on their word for your safety and you paid aswell
Optic500, it is not 'very unsafe' to have poor microphone/headphones or poor reception. Instructor tells you to turn left at next junction, or take the 3rd exit etc, but, nobody has failed because they took the wrong turn, or couldn't hear the instructor properly. Instructors care about one thing and one thing only, can YOU ride safely on public roads and within the law. Everybody takes wrong turns, everybody, including the instructor, and I am pretty sure the instructor won't revoke his own license because he took the wrong turn, and he won't revoke your's either. If you pulled over in a safe place, turned off the bike and got off it (without being told to do so) to explain that you can not hear the instructor clearly, you won't fail. Why? because you did it safely.
Thanks buddy, scanned the web in prep for mod 1 and 2.Used yours as was the most informative as it was right up to date. Actually ended up doing mod 2 at Uxbridge test centre due to dates not available around my work schedule.
No problem man, congrats on passing! That was one of my main motivations of putting this out there actually because when it came to doing mine there was literally not one updated Mod 1/2 video for the year. Good luck it happened to be in uxbridge too
Got my test tomorrow, just a couple of questions if I may! My instructor said that you shouldn't indicate when overtaking a bus IF you can get passed without switching lanes, is this correct? Also, he said I will get asked to "filter if it's safe to do so" - he told me NOT to filter, and if the examiner asks, just say I didn't think it was safe. Is this normal..?
Sorry just saw this, think I'm too late but hope your test went well today! 1. You shouldn't really be in that situation because a. the examiner could fail you on it for being dangerous b. ideally you want to switch lanes anyway to make sure there is a good amount of space if the bus was to swerve out which I'd recommend anyway (and if you can't do that just stay back) but yes technically yes you don't need to if you're staying in the same lane, 2. I've never heard that one before, and would be surprised if an examiner ever says that! In any situation regardless, NEVER FILTER IN YOUR TEST. There's just too many chances of things going wrong (and getting a major/failing). If you decide not to filter if the examiner explicitly says it, most you would get is a minor/s under the 'progress' category I'd imagine.
Passed! 0 minors :) I didn't have to overtake any buses and I didn't get asked to filter. Thanks for uploading the videos though, I watched them over and over, they really helped.
Congrats man, really good to hear that. 0 minors as well, I think you're ready for the road! Not a problem, happy to hear I've helped another person out.
Passed my MOD 2 today with 0 faults. Watched your vid last night to give me a bit of confidence. Definitely helped. Did the same with your MOD 1 vid too. Thank you!
i would have failed you on that if i could. seriously, you look back so much you have no chance of seeing something coming in your way on the road. you need to be aware of surroundings but you just taking the piss there looking back every 5 seconds. what do you think will suddenly happen behind you that will require your attention in a 20 zone?
Em's Bikestories that is actually what is advised. DVSA advises to check you mirrors every 5-10 seconds and everytime you have to slow down, speed up, see danger ahead, and change road. Which means you end up looking at your side mirrors more than you're actually looking ahead. It's ridiculous, but you need to do it for your exam.
Oh and thanks future the last 2 months I've been obsessed with passing my motorbike licence. I been watching your vids along with a few others. Your show me tell me ones were spot on and the constant mirror checks whilst stationary. Cheers maybe I'll see you on the roads with my vstorm
I'm so gutted I went for my Module 1 this morning and I did everything perfect up until the emergency stop. I had to wear my instructors boots as mine was deemed not acceptable and as his was proper full motorcycle boots I wasn't used to them causing me to press to hard on the rear brake causing the wheel to lock up while braking. I was so gutted with myself as I did everything else perfectly but I have my retake on the 5th and then I can successfully move onto Module 2!
Don't know if you're doing it on your own bike or with a riding school, but ask them if they have a bike with ABS - even if the ABS engages, you don't get a fault. You can squeeze the brakes as hard as you like and not have to worry about the wheels locking.
Julian Corson I'm doing it with a riding school and he informed me its best to learn with ABS off so that I get used to it and not rely on it etc. Which I don't think is fair as I should have a choice!
Just take it easy, it's really not as scary as it sounds and the time will fly by. Just remember to OSMPSL every time you start/stop. If turning into a new road, check for speed signs. If going down a one way street and turning right, remember to position your self all the way to the right - don't stay in the center. Life savers are normally done to the same direction you turn (turn left into a road, then life saver left), EXCEPT when exiting roundabouts. Life savers are opposite BEFORE 12 o'clock e.g you are at 6, you should be as close to the left of the road (about an arm length) and turning off at the first exit (9) do a life saver to the RIGHT. Same for exiting at 12, stay as far to the left as you can, then life saver RIGHT. If exiting at 3 or 6, you need to life saver to the LEFT - reason for this is you're meant to position yourself to the right of the round about if you're exiting after 12 o'clock and will therefore have to cross a lane on your left to get to the exit. It will help a lot if you ride out to the test center and follow people doing their tests so you can learn the roads - just look for any biker in high vis with L plates being followed by a bike or a car. Don't get too worried about the independent riding, it's only 10 minutes and I only had to follow 2 signs and only had to make 1 turn. The show me/tell me questions are easy, you don't have to remember every single point for each question, as long as you know a couple of them you should be fine. I was riding a Honda CB650F. I spent maybe 2 days on it before my test and it wasn't until test day that I figured out keeping it in a higher gear would mean the throttle was a lot more stable and not as twitchy. You might get asked to filter "if it's safe to do so" - don't filter. Just tell them you didn't feel safe, they can't say otherwise. Do not undertake fast moving traffic. Keep 2 seconds away from the vehicle in front (4 if raining). If it's a bus or a van, position your self to the right of it so you can see the drivers mirror. If you can do all of the above, you'll pass your test without a problem. And don't be nervous, you can always take it again. Everyone has different obstacles on test day. Some people pass because they get stuck in slow moving traffic for 20 minutes, others fail because some idiot pedestrian decided to throw them self into the road.
Oh and remember to use bus lanes when possible, but plan ahead. If there's a bus in the bus lane and it makes sense to stay where you are, then don't enter the bus lane.
Further to this I passed my mod 2 here. Partial thanks to this video. A tip for those about to take theirs. Due to roads being quieter the examination needs to be a certain length and this may be used to test pulling over to the side more. I was asked to do this 4 times.
@@vinzeis1 Congrats man, no problem at all glad it helped you out! I too was surprised as I was going under the assumption I was to pull over only once.
Most people find the Mod 2 a lot less stressful because it's harder to mess up on small mistakes. You've passed your Mod 1 now so your nerves can only get better! Just think of it as a nice ride out haha
I did mine in March, the examiner could see I could ride well so after doing 1 roundabout in town we just went on country lanes for the remainder of the test. The examiners are much more friendly and relaxed than those who conduct the car test imo.
Future, thanks for your fantastic real-life videos. They really have prepared me for what to expect on my test(s). To take the trouble to film when you have the stress of the test as well is over and above! Cheers!
I had the same situation, the examiner was in a rental. I don't see how he really could have assessed me 'fairly'.... but I passed, so I didn't say a word.
Final point though, I do agree that the bike tests are a cash cow money making rip off. I have passed now fortunately, but if you are 17, or 19 and want to progress to 'A' category, its a fortune in price. should be 1 test for everyone as it used to be, like a car
Definitely is. Nowhere in the real world will putting your foot down to do a U-turn will be a life or death situation. And it is a shame, prices some people out unfortunately, especially if you're not a confident rider and scared you're not going to pass within the first/second times
yeh, i also said to my examiner in the real world I am likely to have to swerve both left and right for different situations, so why only teach people to swerve one way on test? Slalom and figure of 8 should be nowhere near the test IMO, so unnecessary
Slalom and figure of 8 is for the examiner to see if you can actually ride and controll your bike. Ofcourse you will probably never need to do a figure of 8 on a road, but as an excercise it shows how good your controls are.
@@C9S1 It was on an MT-07 and I don't think the Merc was going full throttle. We were basically side by side but the two lanes merged so someone had to speed up. Was still within the speed limit.
Passed me mod 1 today, doing my mod 2 tomorrow. I'm nervous, but I can't wait. Thanks for the videos mate, it's been helpful, especially as I'm doing it at the Uxbridge centre.
Yeah I hope so too, looks like I'll be in or near the end of rush hour, mine starts at 8:30, gotta get up at 4:30 AM to arrive early enough to the place I did my training at, it's horrible hahahaha.
Unfortunately I failed due to that multi-lane roundabout at the start of the video, I ended up in the wrong lane and corrected myself stupidly, ended up cutting across a lane (I did do a lifesafer and there were no cars behind me, but no indicator) by accident which gave me a serious fault right out the gate sadly. Lesson learned, I have no experience with them unfortunately as I have none that are nearby to me other than one which I never use as it's nowhere near any of my commute routes/ride out routes. Booked myself in for another training day where we can focus purely on the multi-lane roundabouts, once that's down, I should be all good for whatever I need to be. It's a right bitch but whatever, as Bram Stoker said "We learn from failure, not from success!"
Ah sorry to hear that. Don't worry, you'll learn from that mistake. That's why I wanted to make it clear in the video to not worry about being in the wrong lane or taking the wrong route, as safely correcting yourself / turning back may not even get you a minor, but doing so dangerously to stay on route will be a major. Anyway, if that's the only reason you failed you'll smash it next time!
The Future Yeah I panicked unfortunately and just got locked into a "follow the bus" state, lesson learned though, failure is merely a stepping stone to success
when you pulled out at 8:00 I did similar on my training and got told I shouldn't go so far over to the right as if someone cuts the corner you're a goner. You also pulled out quite far before you begin turning, I also do this (being a car driver) but I was told to set off around 45 degrees from the junction as it's safer. Just some tips from my instructor.
Fully agree with that first point. Completely against lane positioning that DVSA teach, (along with half the other bs stuff!) as it puts you in compromising situations. Most bikers will agree with me that the best policy is (in most cases) is a central dominant, visible, position, including during non-dedicated lane turns and dissuades reckless overtaking. Unfortunately most examiners will mark you down for lane positioning that does not follow the standard lane 1, 2, 3 position I mentioned apart from the exceptions such as when using dedicated lanes, or turning right on large roundabouts etc.
As it is the right of passage, I passed my Mod 2 yesterday, in Uxbridge. Your video was very helpful thank you. Also the team at WLMT. And the examiner was also great to set the mood right. Ride on!
I passed my mod 2 today with only 1 minor but I carnt tell you how many times iv watched this video after passing my mod 1 two weeks ago 🤣 so just want to say thanks for the upload 👍
7:37 That 20 zone is only advisory. If there are kids about or lots of pedestrians do 19.9mph. Of course you will not get anything against you if you go 19.9mph but worth noting.
Watched this and your MOD 1 video on many nighshift while preparing for tests, Failed both but passed both on second attempt, Passed mod 2 yesterday. Cheers for your help.
Here's the playlist for all my Mod 1 and Mod 2 videos in order, enjoy!
ruclips.net/p/PLhSEwQBZQJww7TNRadlJX7aSzy7SybmUY
Stupid question do we need to bring a bike or do they provide one on the day
@@fillinthelines___6697 ruclips.net/video/tJI4KepUS8Y/видео.html Yes you do, test centres don't supply bikes! I answered this very question in my Q&A vid, just click on the link and it'll take you to the right time in the video. For all other stupid questions check out my FAQ / Q&A vids, got four in total, and a very good watch to get you up to speed with everything
thank you
How did you sort out insurance if it was your friends bike,I have my own bike and was thinking of using it for tests? Thanks
You dont need to do lifesavers ever time you pull away. Like after stopping in traffic or waiting at traffic lights. Its only after the bike has been parked
I just passed mine today at the first attempt. I was SO nervous before but here are a few things that helped me. I was a bit wobbly at slow speed due to nerves and being on an unfamiliar big bike (I was restricted to a 125 of course). To stop the wobbling at junctions etc, I squeezed my knees into the tank. It's amazing how that helps you balance. I also rode with purpose and confidence on the test. If you go from a 30mph zone to a 40mph zone, get up to speed as quickly as you can. The instructors don't like dawdlers. Don't exceed the speed limit of course but just get up to speed briskly. It shows the instructor you are confident. Remember to cancel your indicators, always stop at a stop sign and remember to do your life savers. The ride lasted 40 minutes but it didn't seem anything like that. Oh and remember to keep doing your lifesavers as you ride into the test centre at the end of the test. You haven't finished until you switch the bike off and dismount. Good luck!
Great bit of advice
Adding to having good balance - remember high revs always helps a lot! (as well as a light bike of course..)
Holding the rear break helps being more stable when moving slowly. Like when doing the figure of 8 gently on the rear while doing it will keep you alot more stable.
@@budman8926 Yup. We covered that on the pass plus thing. Only costed £15 for like 6 hours of training. We did a good amount of balance related things in a car park such as standing on one side of the bike, picking up a bottle and putting it on a thin pole, etc. Was just as enjoyable as the CBT.
Yup and after you passed everything just forget everything you learnt and ride like a manic at speed, Bashing car mirrors off etc.
I have a question. Is that your real name? If so, best name ever
After studying this video almost everyday for like 2 weeks I'm proud to say i passed my mod 2 on Monday with only 2 minors! TY very much Future!
Congrats fellow bike friend that I definitely don’t know irl 😅
@@ghost.97 haha thnaks bro! Hopefully
pulling back into the bay at the end is the "thank fuck" moment. shortly followed by the "don't fuck this up now by not putting the stand down and dropping the bike" which plenty of people have done
Hahaha that's why in my Mod 1 video I made it clear the test doesn't finish until you get off your bike!
raymond bernard dont even bother the find neutral just turn the bike off an put the stand down just in case you leave it in gear an drive it though the building lol
@@dale-fi1fiit's safer to leave a bike (or any vehicle tbf) in gear when you switch it off anyway mate
Passed my test today at the Uxbridge centre, so unbelievably chuffed with myself, feel like a mountain has been lifted from my shoulders!
Went straight home, insured my bike and went for a lovely ride. I failed my mod 2 once with 2 majors and 10 minors, basically 3 majors and I felt like a complete and utter muppet. It completely knocked my confidence and honestly I felt like giving up.
Fast forward 3 months and a lot of personal training time I passed with only 4 minors and a huge smile.
A big shoutout to lighting motorcycles, the training provider I used. Outstanding service, great informed instructors and they really help with building confidence.
Don’t let a fail get you down, take what the examiners say and use it to your advantage, keep trying until you get it because that feeling when you finally pass is indescribable!
Bro I feel that👊🏻 my mod 2 is nxt, then I’m free 😉 ride safe👍🏻
I failed my mod 2 last time beacause I stopped on the edge of a road leading to houses (he said it was a driveway) pointing out to left ready to take off and the second mistake was, I had a giveway sign, entering a road, a bus was turining into the road I was exiting, it was slow but I saw cars behind the bus so I didn't rush, got failed for those two. When I asked what can I imporve, I've been told nothing, my riding's fine.
I have had a fair amount of motorcycle experience on dirtbikes riding off road and I’ve riden 150cc 2 stroke however I’ve not had road experience on a bike other than my cbt today. I’ve driven cars for nearly 2 years now, does anyone think I could go and get my a2 license straight away without further practice or is that a stupid idea
Gotta continue the tradition - watched this yesterday to help me relax before my On-road Practical which I HAVE JUST GONE AND BLOODY PASSED.
Good luck to everyone else doing theirs. Just try to stay as calm as possible and remember those observations!
Just wondering, were you practising/driving a 125 before your test? My biggest concern is riding a bigger bike that’s foreign to me, having only ridden a 125. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@@daboiah189 hey bud! So the only time I rode a 125cc was the first couple of hours of my CBT which was back in May! My riding school has people on 650cc Kawasakis from that point onwards.
I remember that the 650cc bike seemed significantly heavier when I first jumped on it, and the extra horsepower will be a huge difference! If you have any way to get at least one lesson using a bigger bike before your test, it would be a big benefit! I'm sure you'll be grand, but it would be nice for you to not have to adjust to being on a bigger bike for the very first time on your test!
Just passed my Mod 2 on my A2 license this morning. I’ve watched this video more times than I can’t count and I can’t thank you enough.
Your UK motorcycle tests are quite hard compared to ours in the US - Hats off to UK riders!
I'm presuming you've seen the Mod 1 video! (the first part of the test)
Based on the few vids I've seen of the test in the US that's for sure haha, not even comparable.
I'd say that the general standard of riding from bikers here shows that, even when it's usually twice the speed limit lol.
I really wish they'd change the filtering (lane splitting) law there to more states for your sake, it's only CA and a few others that are allowed right? That's like one of the main perks of having a bike.
@@C9S1 I'm in Wisconsin which has no lane splitting but I ride mostly for leisure and rurally where traffic isn't an issue. I toured Spain in 2015 and it would freak me out at traffic lights when other bikes would suddenly ride up right next to me to wait out the signal. I rode a bike in London in the seventies for a couple of years and actually grew up in Ireland. Back then half the country was riding on a "provisional" license and things were pretty lax. London was awesome and I loved living in England. Take care and stay safe - Cheers!
You have to do a cbt test then a theory(highway code) then a mod1 test then a mod2 test its total bullshit!
Hats off to UK riders and drivers, even though they are some of the slowest and least confident drivers/riders. I take it it's why the UK is changing the speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in many cities now.
@@Pvilchez1188tell that to the TT riders
Passed my module 1 & 2 over the past two weeks. I’ve watched both your videos numerous times and just wanted to send you a big thank you for the help, my instructor was great but watching your tips and videos also helped me massively! Thank you again mate!
I'm competing with the instructors now haha
No worries at all mate, and a big congratulations to you 🎉
I have had a fair amount of motorcycle experience on dirtbikes riding off road and I’ve riden 150cc 2 stroke however I’ve not had road experience on a bike other than my cbt today. I’ve driven cars for nearly 2 years now, does anyone think I could go and get my a2 license straight away without further practice or is that a stupid idea
I had my Mod-2 earlier in the week and passed at first attempt. This video was really useful and helped me a lot to get a feel of possible Uxbridge test route. Thanks again for putting it out for all the prospective riders. Also a shout out to CMT motorcycle school and Omid as my instructor. All the best to all and safe riding…
Just passed my module 2 today; first attempt. I was pretty nervous. I realized I had made a few mistakes during, which at the time got me quite worried, however I tried to put it behind me and continue focusing on the test, although I thought I wouldn't pass. When I got back turned out I only picked up 3 minors. Had I let myself continue worrying and loose focus after these mistakes as a result I'd have been more likely to not pass. Moral here is if thing's don't go as planned, push it out of your head and try to move on focusing on the test at hand. At the end of the day they're not trying to fail you, they just wan't to see you can ride on the roads safely and with a certain level of self confidence: I know I missed a few head checks and other things as well during the test but they didn't give me anything for them as, I guess, they know all riders make some mistakes.. and at the end of the day if you can show you're a safe rider generally they'll wan't to pass you. Just try as much as possible to roll with it and focus on the task at hand (either following the instructors single instructions or following signs). Watch these videos the night before the test as well as I really think this helped solidify my training over night, both with my module 1 and module 2. Good luck my dudes, you can do it!
Respect brother. Ride safe.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. 6 years and this video still helps. I just passed my MOD 2 first time thanks to you (this video and the Q&As). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Passed mod1 and mod2 today with a clean sheet. Your videos helped loads even though the training school told me not to watch anything other than the official video. Thanks!
Congrats, glad they helped! They would say that as they don't wont want to loose any business haha.
Passed my Mod 2 today. Wanted to say thanks to you for recording and sharing your videos. I passed my Mod 1 and Mod 2 (A1 125cc) without lessons and basically from watching your videos and listening to your advice. Thanks @Future. Really appreciate it 👌
I passed my MOD 2 on the 5th, got myself a MT 07, been having an amazing time.
Congrats dude :)
Congrats! And not surprised, very good choice of bike, love it
oxY I passed mine on the 5th too😜 wasn't lucky enough to get a MT-07 but got myself a Race Spec GSF600 Bandit MK1 1997
Hows to mt07 im between bikes between mt07 or a cb650f
the MT-07 is such a better bike, better sound, more torque and cheaper. i was deciding which one to chose out of the CB650 and the mt07, don't bother with the CB mate, not worth the price at all. yamaha really did an amazing job with the 07 engine!
Thanks man , just passed my mod 2 yesterday in Uxbridge I’m well chuffed feel like the world been lifted of my shoulders. My biking journey begins.
Ahh mate I have my MOD2 in Uxbridge on Monday - any tips?
@@j.h.237 good luck , firstly have a goods night rest so you are fresh , have a good breakfast so that your not tired during the test . You got this just be ready and ride like the you love your life show them , lifesavers , being aware looking in the mirror and please don’t leave the indicator on especially when you are heading back , don’t get to confident or don’t hold back ride normal . Let me know how it goes
@@ub22tanki good advice cheers 👍 will let you know how I get on
@@j.h.237 looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow, I failed my first but you got this , also I went out on this route with my examiner.
@@j.h.237 how did it go ,Did you pass ?
Hey mate, had my test at Uxbridge last Friday and passed first time. This video has been extremely helpful and actually ended up doing the same route! Time 12.25. The examiner was extremely professional and friendly made me feel at easy straight away. Tbh it does help if you are familiar with the area especially if you try the routes few days before your test. A part from thi route there are other too which are shown on videos on RUclips. I've come to Uxbridge twice for few hrs each to drive around the routes to familiarise with it. With that done I was very relaxed on the test day. Best of luck to you all.
Hey Thank you for posting this! I did the 3 days DAS and was really anxious after day 2. Watching your videos helped a lot. Today I passed Mod 1 & 2 first time at Burgess Hill (40miles from where I live).
Thank you!
Wait did you go from literally 0 experience to do everything in 3 days and passing 😧
Congrats tho (6 months late) , glad I could help! 🎉
@@C9S1 thanks for your reply bro. A bit of background- I’m 29- my families heritage/ethnicity is British Pakistani. When I was 14 I went to Pakistan for 2 months and I learnt to ride bikes then. I rode a geared 125 Honda CBR everyday for just under 2 months and fell in love with bikes and cars. I got my drivers license at 19 in Uk but never forgot how to ride a bike, in my opinion changing gears on a bike and a car is exactly the same but different controls/levers and pedals. Summer 2020 I ended up having extra time like most people so I decided to get my full bike license- July 2020 I did my cbt which was a walk in the park. End of Aug I had my 3 day DAS (2days training 3rd day MOD1 & MOD2) and passed both first time (40 miles from my home town) my instructor didn’t like me at all and we kind of fell out on day 2. I was sure I would fail as he took all my confidence away and told me I’m not going to make it. Night of Day 2 I watched your videos- took notes and on the day applied everything I learnt and passed Mod1 with zero minors and Mod2 with 4 minors! So to anyone reading this I’d highly recommend your videos! Thanks once again!!
Ps my best pal and cousin also took the 3 days course and passed in the same week!
@@s5hundred296 No problem man, better late than never haha. I've just spend the past few hours replying to all the comments over the past half year as I've been out of it 😂
What an inspiration story lol, love the bit on you watching it taking notes. and you basically aced the mod 1 which just makes it perfect. Funnily enough I heard a very similar story from someone at uni who went to their home asian country, Nepal I think it was? And got hooked on bikes.
I made them for this purpose: Tbh I thought the A1 / A2 tests were just a load of bs and a money making scam (still do) as so little of it reflects on every day riding, and the margin of error of failing in certain things is unnecessary. Anyway that's all in the past and we're left with memories / stress doing it we won't ever forget but in a good way!
@@C9S1 you’re absolutely right man. A1 and A2 in my opinion is just 65 minutes of riding how someone expects you to. Let be honest you’re always going to do a U turn and put your feet down. Also in my advantage the Mod1 grid for manoeuvres in the actual test was much wider than what I learnt on so was a piece of cake imo. When I learnt my Mod1 avoidance exercise/hazard avoidance it was torrential rain and my instructor only let me go to 20 max so the first time I hit the 32mph/50kmh was actually on the day!! My instructor was an ex traffic police so he was extremely strict. Annoying for me but may have helped me as he was so so extra. He said he was so surprised when I passed/ but forget all that- I now spend my Sundays riding MT09’s/Ninjas/Streetfighters and soon S100RRs. Once again thank you. You really helped me the night before the real thing. F*ck insurance though! Even at 29
It’s difficult to get insured on a super bike!
just wanna say just passed my mod 2 first time on wednesday and your 2 videos on mod 1 and 2 helped me no end , cheers for taking time to do both and uploading mate
No problem mate, congrats and ride safe out there!
This helped me quite back then during my Mod 2 test (and also Mod 1 with the other video you made!). 1 year later after passing Mod 1 and Mod 2 and still coming here to watch this video remembering how stressed I was before the tests, but now just appreciating all those moments.
Appreciate you taking the time do do the commentary. I'm over the moon I passed my MOD 1 today and have MOD 2 booked for 10 days time. Videos like yours help us prepare. 👍🏾 Tiffany
Thank you! Love comments like these - it's nice to know I'm helping people out. Thought the commentary was necessary especially for the Mod 2 so it's actually bearable to watch 30 mins of someone riding around lol
ss ss I actually passed my A1 without any lessons by watching videos just like yours. So I know it helps a lot. I did my A1 as all I want to ride is my Vespa Primavera, I do regret not doing my test in the 80s where you passed if you came around the block not having fallen off. Not that the examiner actually went round with you. Now it's gone the other way, needlessly expensive to get an A licence. In the 80 we all rode 250s on L plates for ever, no CBT.
17:30 it's not undertaking if your lane goes a different direction to the lorrys
Yeah it is seperate lanes your lane was going a different route.
Not undertaking
When I did my A1 license, there was some major traffic and I spent about 60% of my test on the same small stretch of road lol
That's everyone's dream for the test haha
And they can't even force you to filter..win-win
Hey! Massive thanks for your video. I'm so happy to find this because I'm also doing my mod 2 at uxbridge. And I just passed it first try! There's not much mod 2 content on youtube and yours is the most helpful. And I find my route very similar to yours, so thanks!
As per tradition, I am posting here. I just passed my MOD 2 today at Uxbridge test center. I started to think I was failing my test when my examiner asked me to stop because I was not following the right directions (my radio was really faint, which I pointed out at the beginning of the test). After that I rode nice and relaxed thinking I had failed.. but it turned out I passed! Thanks for this video, very helpful!
Some updates
- The info in the video still stands true as of 2019 (checked: 26/07/2019)
- Near the end, two sections of audio become slightly desynced - but all the information is still relevant and it comes a bit earlier than shown on the video.
- Correction: 1) Mod 1 was in Enfield, Mod 2 was in Uxbridge 2)17:05 was not actually undertaking as I was on a different road / carriageway
- Thanks to everyone letting me know how this has helped them pass, I had no idea it would help this many people out!
- To those thinking about getting their licence, in training, or have failed before - there is very useful advice in the comments, and if you have any questions drop a new one
ss ss Hiya. So I've been riding on a Sym 125 Gts Evo for just over a year now. For the test you have to ride on a bike over 395cc. Will they provide an automatic over 395cc because I've only ever ridden an automatic?
Hey. Not sure what you mean by they - test centres don't provide bikes! You either bring your own / or your instructor's one - which can be auto. If you do it on an automatic it only entitles you to ride an automatic though. Hope this helps.
ss ss but I only have a 125cc do I have to buy a bigger bike to do my test?
Not doing a proper life saver actually causes a lot of people to fail as you found - and it definitely should have been drilled into after that how important it is haha. Anyway that's all over now, congrats! And for sure, more people need to do the DAS
I did that exact Route this Morning ! :) Passed first time, moving up from CBR 125 R to Z800, I am so thrilled...and a bit nervous.
Well that is quite a jump in bike size. Be careful, have fun and most importantly, ride safe.
Passed mine yesterday first try (22nd April 2022) absolutely buzzing! got back insurance sorted, taxed, and off out all day. Thought i failed it in the first 5 mins, carried on and i was actually surprised with how fast it felt and easy it was. Honestly if your sitting your Mod 2 just relax! best advice i can give really, also if you make a mistake forget about it and focus on the rest of the test. Felt like a normal lesson. Thanks for the video and information on Module 2 tips, really helped.
Also anyone reading this who is currently waiting to sit the Module 2, Good Luck!
Good words brother. Ride safe👊🏻
What bike you got bro?
@@chroniccox KTM Duke 690 15 (abs)
@@ifbbreezh3077 nice bike bro
@@chroniccox thanks bro
Had my Mod 1 2 days ago, watched your video before. Thanks man, definitely helped!! Mod 2 booked now next Friday
Passed that bad boy!
I passed mod 2 today first time (4 minors) , I had to come back and watch this without the nerves and anxiety 😄
Lol....back here to do the same passed Monday 3 minors 🤣
I passed my test in Ireland two days ago. We do it slightly different over here although most of the elements are the same. We just to the U-turn and slow ride and other manoeuvres out on the road. U-turn and slow ride typically being done in a quiet housing estate. In my opinion while waiting in traffic or at lights it is always best to keep the bike in first gear and clutch in. You always want to be ready to move straight away if you need to instead of fumbling around changing feet to get the bike into first which would also mean taking your foot off the rear brake which imo I wouldn't do in traffic either.
I failed my test twice and finally passed last week. To those who have failed it: keep going lads! It’s totally worth it when you finally pass. Keep going until the job is done!
Took my test 30 years ago. what a difference, i think i'd fail today :D
They'll complain about your old helmet. 😂
Just passed my mod 2 at 1st attempt with only one minor for going a bit wide on right turn, so happy now.Mod 1 on 2nd attempt as I put my foot Down on u turn on 1st attempt...Thank You very much for uploading this videos they helped me so much I must of watched them 100times 😆Mod 2 test lasted about 40min but it really gone so fast I thought we just half way through when I realised we are going back to test centre.
Thanks again and good luck to everyone
Great to hear, congrats! You're welcome, glad they helped you so much. Exactly haha, it goes so quickly, and a few minutes in you're already relaxed
Passed my A2 last week. Awaiting delivery of my 2017 A2 street triple :D
Congrats, and very nice choice of bike, i'm sure you're gonna have fun with it
I have my test tomorrow and your video is immensely helpful. More than anything - my top tip from you is about not being complacent.
Hope I pass tomorrow as I have my Mod 1&2 back to back.
Thanks again for the work. It is helpful!!
No prob! Hope it goes well
@@C9S1 Thanks. Got my Mod1 and Mod2 - all done for my full A
It makes me nervous just watching this video.
Spicy Meat I passed my MOD 2, seven years ago!! Once you've set off the nerves go after the first five minutes and your training kicks in.
I did my theory 22 months ago, so I now have until May to get on with it and do it, or mess around paying for the theory again! I might just take a week off in April and do a 3/5 day course
Spicy Meat Just go for it buddy!!! You're just as capable as anybody else who rides a bike, the day I first did my CBT was the first day I'd ever ridden a motorbike 3 months later I had a full motorbike licence.
He's right, couple minutes in it'll just be like having a normal ride out and the time goes very quickly!
Has much changed in that 7 years haha?
Many thanks for the video. I passed my mod 2 - at Uxbridge - by watching it.
Thanks for the video! I actually had the exact same test route yesterday and passed with 2 minors so THIS TEST ROUTE IS STILL BEING USED. One of the minors was on that triple carriageway linked to the motorway since a lorry in the middle lane changed to the left lane when I was merging from the sliproad (examiner said it was not my fault but could have been a major...) so it definitely depends on the luck of the day! Otherwise the drive went really well :)
My examiner was also in a car because it was pissing it down on my test day, I managed to lose him twice when he got caught at junctions. But it went well and I passed with a couple of minors. Love that you did it on your Monster, an M600 was my first bike after passing my test.
I remember my friend panicking about the eyesight test because he sometimes mistakes O for Q on reg plates etc. and he told me when he got to the mod2 test centre, its actually a lot closer than he thought, almost impossible to get it wrong
Good old times 🤩🤩 I was nervous doing my Mod 1 and Mod 2 but passed both 1st time 👏👏 I had a blast of a time doing the motorbike Mod's and training, one of the best things I ever done 😍😍 Hope you have enjoyed your Mod 2 and hopefully you have passed 👍 safe riding 😊
Im thinking of learning to ride and the idea of doing all the tests again (did it all for car licence) makes me feel nervous
Both mod 1 and 2 vids were superb - well done
Thank you very much!
Hi brother, thanks for your video. I passed my test with 1 minor and it’s the same route I had for my mod 2 test you did 5 years ago. Thanks again
I thought I failed because I stalled outside the test centre I was fuming cause a car learner was taken ages pulling out. I calmed down because I also did the same with my mod 1 thinking I failed that but kept my cool n I kept stalling maybe 4 times I did that on my mod 2 test n was so mad with myself got upset when I was coming back into the centre and that cause waited so long etc etc n I wrecked it .. then he goes u passed! N I was like what? I passed? So surprised was so happy though was brilliant… wat am basically getting at with the story is don’t give up even if u think u done wrong n failed don’t just carry on n try be calmn
Passed just now on Uxbridge central- this video helped me a LOT. Thanks future.
hey man, you probably won't even see this. But i passed my test 2 days ago. Thanks for putting this video up. The examiner took me down some of the same roads as in the video. So yeah thanks, helped a lot!
Thank you man appreciate the comment, worked out perfect for you then!
ss ss no THANK YOU. Thanks for also not telling me to give up. Now i gotta overcome the next pain in the ass which is insurance!
Haha of course the work never stops, what we all love to hate
Also on the note on spending a lot of money on something you don't really want to, please invest in a decent chain - such as Almax or Pragmasis for security first before even bothering with a tracker, really can't recommend them enough (might help to lower your premium too) so your insurance doesn't go through the roof when you come to find your bike has been stolen
I just rode off, without a care for the examiner, and left him for dust! (Legally) I notice how you sort of waited for him. My test was about 1997 and got a pass, then went straight onto a 1989 ZXR750H1, about 100 bhp. This video might help someone, good job
Was left with no choice but not wait, wish I could do what you did, it's too strict now! I'm sure it was interesting to see how much it's changed! I would love to see footage of the tests from back in the day
passed my mod 2 today ... yay got the license ... so much excited to get a new bike .. thanks for the video mate.. it really helped ...
Here Are some helpful tips for mod 2. some apply if your using your own bike
1. avoid erith test centre at all costs not only is it next to a few big roundabouts but also the examiners like to play catch you out. the short big guy will take you down a 1 way that turns into a 2 way and tell you to turn right at the end if you haven't noticed the sign saying its changed you will miss it he fails people a lot for this.
2. borrow a up to date satnav and mount it on the bike or use a decent phone app be careful of rain though. plot any route on it and press go. a satnav when routing will tell you the speed your meant to be going and the speed your doing.
3. if you forget your indicators a lot and are using your own bike wire in beepers on the indicators by removing the pins on the plug and taping the beeper wires on you can yank/cut them out later
4. try to book a test centre near a busy main road for a weekday school run time. sit in the traffic and do not filter.
5. treat the examiner as a sat nav if you make a wrong turn dont worry if you get to a huge roundabout and he says take the 5th exit feel free to take the first and turn left.
After passing tips.
DO NOT GO ON A GROUP RIDE STRAIGHT AWAY.
The temptation is to jump on the bike and go on a ride out with your mates. Your mates know their bikes and will probably know the route they are taking. Riding in groups can often lead to riding fast and racing each other. what will happen is they will take a sharp corner they know well fast and you will go in too hot panic grab brake or hit the kerb
Right of way means nothing.
cars vs bikes ends one way. Bikes are most fun when accelerating so if your on a empty road and a car is waiting to pull out expect him to be a idiot and do so. Slow down a bit and hover brakes then once you pass feel free to rip it. expect everyone is a moron and is trying to kill you
Dont filter blind or fast.
Filtering blind is filtering at speed when passing a big vehicle like a van lorry bus etc. you can see over the top of most cars and see some moron person about to step out between cars you cannot see over or through vans or lorries. Filtering fast is in general really stupid. minus the pedestrians you will get cars pulling out from a side road, people opening car doors and people in traffic that suddenly want to u-turn.
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bulbs are your friend do not be cheap go for osram night breakers or lazer or go for phillip extreme vision plus 130.
Another great sit of tips (and also great advice on not how to die). Could you have a mounted phone / sat nav before the new rules?
Got to say mate, your videos really helped calm the nerves for when the time came to take the tests, in particular this mod 2 video. Did my tests in Uxbridge as well and funny enough, i remembered some bits of the video when the examiner took me down some of the same roads (Laughed inside my helmet when i as asked to pull over very close to where you almost lost your footing in the video "12:45"). Anyways, passed both modules for my unrestricted licence first time needless to say so thanks for the clips. Ride safe.
Thank you man, surprised to hear how many have said it's helped relax them. Happy to hear that, have fun out there! What bike are you thinking of getting?
The Future Gotta be the MT07 for the price to performance factor. Just waiting for updated version to drop in March. Truth be told though, I've had my eye on the MT09 and in particular the new SP and if it wasn't for the difference in price regarding the extortionate insurance we pay in this country then that would have been my first pick.
Glad you're going for the MT07, very solid choice. The front of the MT09 ruins it for me, looks like something out of wall-e lol
Got my Mod2 on Thursday! I hope it all goes well and I can finally remove my L plates.
Good luck buddy.....let us know how it all goes : )
@@trustnuffin9121 Failed my test for something so silly i cant stop kicking myself. I took position 2 on a one way road to turn right. I didnt even realize it was one way, but the good thing is, i was good on all the other things i worried about. Have to wait until October now for next available date.
@@soldiers303 Hiya bud
That's frightening news how strict they are and how long for a retest....scarey stuff....i just passed my cbt and got theory booked in for 20th of this month...also...Shouldn't i know but booked mod 1 training day 26th of this month also mod 1 test 27th.
Sounds like the examiner was over zealous with you...shocked.
Good look on your next one buddy
👍👍👍🌟
@@trustnuffin9121 he was actually really nice. I did think it was a bit too picky but at same time he explained that someone may have pushed in and turned right cutting me off as they might have thought I'm going different direction. But I've learnt my lesson and will be ready for next time. Just can't believe how long I have to wait now. I hope someone cancels theirs.
@@soldiers303 the same thing failed me last week! I was suppose to turn right but stayed in the middle then turned! I was gutted but i will not make the same mistake! Did you eventually pass?
takes me back....i didnt mind my mod 1 and 2. I'd heard horror stories but the reality is the test makes for better riders in my oppinion. I still ride now and enjoy it. Your video is great btw, informative and decent. I think some people panic because of the formality of it all and the pressure. Just relax into it is my best advice and think of it as your going for a bike ride.
Definitely, I feel even the more nonsensical stuff (i.e U-turn without putting your foot down within a narrow width to not fail) even a has a purpose.
It prevents people getting a licence off the whim, getting a fast bike and killing themselves the next week.
Uxbridge? It's where I passed and got a motorcycle license and became instantly attractive to women.
Haha didn't we all!
Harjinder Kalsi Failed A2 Mod 2 twice there cause of stupid reasons, got it on the 3rd go though. Now it's been nearly 2 years, need to go through all that bullshit again 😭
why because with a helmet on they cant see your face lol
Name like that sure no women finds you attractive 😂
haahahaa
Really, thank you so much for putting this up. For someone thinking about doing their bike test and having never rid a bike before, this was brilliant. Thanks.
Not a problem, nice to hear that, good luck for the future!
Passed my Mod 2 with no faults yesterday. Honestly, the test itself was easier than the training with instructors. The test felt like it took 10-20 minutes, it goes by fast! Before I knew it I was on the way back to the test center.
Hi mate! Just wanted to say thanks and let you know I have now passed my MOD 2 with zero minors. Thanks largely to this video so cheers mate and safe riding !
No problem glad it helped you out, safe riding to you too and have fun
good vid I passed my test in 1987 an let me tell you its changed a hell of lot ...I'm not sure I'd pass today's test 🙄🙄🙄
3 decades ago i'm not surprised! I can easily say you won't and i'm sure we would all want to do it back then, in the rare event you have footage from it feel free to put it up haha
1978 my uncle passed, told me his test was round a housing estate twice (round the block kinda thing) and on 2nd lap do an emergency stop, then passed. Took no time at all lol
Congrats - just reclaiming what was already yours haha + getting the privilege to do the new test(!) Ride safe out there!
Passed my mod 1 and mod 2 test's 3 years ago. And because I was 19 at the time (it was an A2) i have to do my test's all over again just to get the full license.
I've wanted a new bike a year ago but its another £600+. Think next year im going to have to do it again though.
EU regs completely messed up the licensing according to age here, it sucks I know. The world of bikes are not as cheap as you initially think...
shout outs to ashville grab lorry at 22:27 big up SERIOUS!!
Passed my mod 2 today..pissed it down all day..2 minors .well happy
Passed my mod 2 today with no faults! this video really helped with some execellent tips thankyou for the great content
Hi mate, excellent video, very helpful and congratulations on a pass 👍 I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing how many minors you got during this test (if any) just to give me a rough idea of what to expect (my test is next week) thanks 😁
This is the best & most informative module 2 video ive seen💯👌👍👍
It's perfectly legal to pass another vehicle on their left as long as you aren't breaking the speed limit, FYI. Of course, you can't pass on the left and immediately move in front - this is when it becomes an "undertake".
Hmm i'd have to look that up as i don't think that is correct, I think it's still classed as an illegal undertake no matter if your speeding or not doing it.
Thanks mate, appreciate the effort you've made for everyone else's sake in doing these videos, helped me loads
Appreciate your comment, and no problem thanks
got mine next month cheers bud
thanks man, hope it goes well for you
allsorts how did it go?
Thank you! Your video was a big help in preparations for my test (Yorkshire), which i got through despite a few minors 👍
I passed my test yesterday, the one thing I can without questioning that stuck in my mind from this video was to constantly check my mirrors, I had a good instructor who on the way there kept saying in the radio, "Think Ahead, Look ahead, Plan Ahead" which really helped too, I have been riding for almost 3 years before taking my A Category test so riding on the road wasn't a problem,
The DVLA examiner who was following me kept tutting and sighing which made me honestly think that I had already done too much screw ups, also there was one point where he told me I had been riding almost 1 mile doing 20 on a 30 so at this point I honestly thought I had failed also because 30 mins goes really quickly when you got someone just suggesting you where to go rather than the training Instructors pointing out mistakes and telling you where to go, so I thought when we got back he had enough or that I failed so it was cut short but time goes really quick.
Turns out his tutting and sighing was because of his annoyance of how I was acting stationary or preparing to stop but I wasn't doing anything incorrect just the habits I had done e.g putting my right foot on the floor rather than my left when I was stationary or using my rear brake longer than I had too, I haven't ridden a automatic for almost 2 years and I still have habits which the DVLA pointed out from my automatic days.
My suggestion to anyone is if you can depending on your age go for the full license on a manual if you are old enough and if you haven't ridden before. Last thing was the 20 in 30 road, I generally was looking all over for signs because I had a feeling I was in a 30 but because the roads I took the test on kept switching from 20 to 30 I wasn't sure, turns out as the Examiner said at least 2 times there was a parked van covering the signs and at one time for almost half a mile I was behind a learner driver doing way below the speed limit so probably a 20 so I couldn't go faster myself as it was a single road.
I should also add that keeping an eye in your mirror to what the DVLA (if is a bike) actually helped me because when he got close to me I knew I was going a little slow so I sped up. They do give unofficial unintentional hints e.g signalling before a turn or when it is correct and speeding or slowing down. I'm not sure if I had any minors because he said my position and riding were great just reading signs was a below expected but as I said or he said my views of the signs where blocked so I think he let this slide. Anyways doesn't matter in the end, I passed first time.
My advice is ultimately to relax and remember to keep your distance from big trucks or buses and position yourself in the default left and don't forget your shoulder checks and mostly IMPORTANTLY that there is literally no time limit let other vehicles go before you. There is literally no need to rush. Good luck to anyone doing their Mod 2, I found Mod 2 to be a lot more easier than Mod 1 because you don't have someone with a clipboard following you around all serious lol, I had no nerves at all in my Mod 2... definitively couldn't say the same about Mod 1!
Congratulations, well deserved! That's some novel you got there, should get it published lol.
Great bits of advice though, most they can do in a single section if you're going too slow BUT is not too dangerous is a minor (per section of road) or speed limit change I'd imagine. So get a major for totting up too many in the same category would be quite difficult as you found it, even if you made it a couple of times. As we always say, better to hesitate or play it safe than get a major.
Have fun and safe riding!
Mod 2 next week at Farnborough - yes! Much better roads than the poor signage around Uxbridge. Wish me luck!
Any minors you received during this? Or was it a clean bill?
yeah you`d think hed tell us jesus
Driver, cyclist and scooterist AND 51 yrs old but never had the balls or reason to get a full licence. To be honest I'm kacking myself but being grown up and got my CBT tomorrow! Your vids have really helped matey and has given me the push and insight I needed. Best wishes man...
Great to hear that man, best of luck with it all
How many people have had trouble with radio on test date
They are terrible! You'd think the premium price you pay for the tests they would have decent equipment especially how they must notice the majority of people can barely hear through them.
You can see me violently shaking my head somewhere in the video haha
The Future you should stop the test and ask them to invest in decent microphones its very unsafe. As your relying on their word for your safety and you paid aswell
Optic500, it is not 'very unsafe' to have poor microphone/headphones or poor reception. Instructor tells you to turn left at next junction, or take the 3rd exit etc, but, nobody has failed because they took the wrong turn, or couldn't hear the instructor properly. Instructors care about one thing and one thing only, can YOU ride safely on public roads and within the law. Everybody takes wrong turns, everybody, including the instructor, and I am pretty sure the instructor won't revoke his own license because he took the wrong turn, and he won't revoke your's either.
If you pulled over in a safe place, turned off the bike and got off it (without being told to do so) to explain that you can not hear the instructor clearly, you won't fail. Why? because you did it safely.
Just got home and I passed!!! This helped so much mate thanks a lot!!! Subscribed!
Congrats mate, you seem excited! And thanks for the sub, I'll actually get out more content one day haha
Thanks buddy, scanned the web in prep for mod 1 and 2.Used yours as was the most informative as it was right up to date. Actually ended up doing mod 2 at Uxbridge test centre due to dates not available around my work schedule.
No problem man, congrats on passing! That was one of my main motivations of putting this out there actually because when it came to doing mine there was literally not one updated Mod 1/2 video for the year. Good luck it happened to be in uxbridge too
Got my test tomorrow, just a couple of questions if I may! My instructor said that you shouldn't indicate when overtaking a bus IF you can get passed without switching lanes, is this correct? Also, he said I will get asked to "filter if it's safe to do so" - he told me NOT to filter, and if the examiner asks, just say I didn't think it was safe. Is this normal..?
Sorry just saw this, think I'm too late but hope your test went well today!
1. You shouldn't really be in that situation because a. the examiner could fail you on it for being dangerous b. ideally you want to switch lanes anyway to make sure there is a good amount of space if the bus was to swerve out which I'd recommend anyway (and if you can't do that just stay back) but yes technically yes you don't need to if you're staying in the same lane,
2. I've never heard that one before, and would be surprised if an examiner ever says that! In any situation regardless, NEVER FILTER IN YOUR TEST. There's just too many chances of things going wrong (and getting a major/failing). If you decide not to filter if the examiner explicitly says it, most you would get is a minor/s under the 'progress' category I'd imagine.
Passed! 0 minors :) I didn't have to overtake any buses and I didn't get asked to filter. Thanks for uploading the videos though, I watched them over and over, they really helped.
Congrats man, really good to hear that. 0 minors as well, I think you're ready for the road! Not a problem, happy to hear I've helped another person out.
I was asked to ride up a ramp at 95mph and jump through a flaming hoop.
+Wally Custard did you feel it was safe to do so?
Passed my MOD 2 today with 0 faults. Watched your vid last night to give me a bit of confidence. Definitely helped. Did the same with your MOD 1 vid too. Thank you!
Congrats for that, always a great achievement with 0 minors! And no problem, happy to have helped. Ride safe out there
you look more backwards than forwards LOL
Not going to deny that haha
i would have failed you on that if i could. seriously, you look back so much you have no chance of seeing something coming in your way on the road. you need to be aware of surroundings but you just taking the piss there looking back every 5 seconds. what do you think will suddenly happen behind you that will require your attention in a 20 zone?
The Future love you video, can I have some advice please? I have my mod2 test tomorrow. really need your advice please
Em's Bikestories that is actually what is advised. DVSA advises to check you mirrors every 5-10 seconds and everytime you have to slow down, speed up, see danger ahead, and change road. Which means you end up looking at your side mirrors more than you're actually looking ahead. It's ridiculous, but you need to do it for your exam.
@@emsbikestories2491 An overtaking car going 40 or more in a 20. That's what can show up out of nowhere.
Oh and thanks future the last 2 months I've been obsessed with passing my motorbike licence. I been watching your vids along with a few others. Your show me tell me ones were spot on and the constant mirror checks whilst stationary. Cheers maybe I'll see you on the roads with my vstorm
Not a problem at all, glad I've been of some help. Who knows, it's not the hardest bike to avoid seeing! Hope it goes well for you and good luck
I'm so gutted I went for my Module 1 this morning and I did everything perfect up until the emergency stop. I had to wear my instructors boots as mine was deemed not acceptable and as his was proper full motorcycle boots I wasn't used to them causing me to press to hard on the rear brake causing the wheel to lock up while braking. I was so gutted with myself as I did everything else perfectly but I have my retake on the 5th and then I can successfully move onto Module 2!
Don't know if you're doing it on your own bike or with a riding school, but ask them if they have a bike with ABS - even if the ABS engages, you don't get a fault. You can squeeze the brakes as hard as you like and not have to worry about the wheels locking.
Julian Corson I'm doing it with a riding school and he informed me its best to learn with ABS off so that I get used to it and not rely on it etc. Which I don't think is fair as I should have a choice!
Julian Corson I passed my Module 1, just got my Module 2 booked for next week! Any tips?
Just take it easy, it's really not as scary as it sounds and the time will fly by. Just remember to OSMPSL every time you start/stop.
If turning into a new road, check for speed signs. If going down a one way street and turning right, remember to position your self all the way to the right - don't stay in the center.
Life savers are normally done to the same direction you turn (turn left into a road, then life saver left), EXCEPT when exiting roundabouts. Life savers are opposite BEFORE 12 o'clock e.g you are at 6, you should be as close to the left of the road (about an arm length) and turning off at the first exit (9) do a life saver to the RIGHT. Same for exiting at 12, stay as far to the left as you can, then life saver RIGHT. If exiting at 3 or 6, you need to life saver to the LEFT - reason for this is you're meant to position yourself to the right of the round about if you're exiting after 12 o'clock and will therefore have to cross a lane on your left to get to the exit.
It will help a lot if you ride out to the test center and follow people doing their tests so you can learn the roads - just look for any biker in high vis with L plates being followed by a bike or a car.
Don't get too worried about the independent riding, it's only 10 minutes and I only had to follow 2 signs and only had to make 1 turn.
The show me/tell me questions are easy, you don't have to remember every single point for each question, as long as you know a couple of them you should be fine.
I was riding a Honda CB650F. I spent maybe 2 days on it before my test and it wasn't until test day that I figured out keeping it in a higher gear would mean the throttle was a lot more stable and not as twitchy.
You might get asked to filter "if it's safe to do so" - don't filter. Just tell them you didn't feel safe, they can't say otherwise. Do not undertake fast moving traffic.
Keep 2 seconds away from the vehicle in front (4 if raining). If it's a bus or a van, position your self to the right of it so you can see the drivers mirror.
If you can do all of the above, you'll pass your test without a problem. And don't be nervous, you can always take it again. Everyone has different obstacles on test day. Some people pass because they get stuck in slow moving traffic for 20 minutes, others fail because some idiot pedestrian decided to throw them self into the road.
Oh and remember to use bus lanes when possible, but plan ahead. If there's a bus in the bus lane and it makes sense to stay where you are, then don't enter the bus lane.
Thanks. This is very informative. My heart was pounding throughout.
Further to this I passed my mod 2 here. Partial thanks to this video. A tip for those about to take theirs. Due to roads being quieter the examination needs to be a certain length and this may be used to test pulling over to the side more. I was asked to do this 4 times.
@@vinzeis1 Congrats man, no problem at all glad it helped you out!
I too was surprised as I was going under the assumption I was to pull over only once.
I've got my mod2 on the 26th am so scared
Most people find the Mod 2 a lot less stressful because it's harder to mess up on small mistakes. You've passed your Mod 1 now so your nerves can only get better! Just think of it as a nice ride out haha
I did mine in March, the examiner could see I could ride well so after doing 1 roundabout in town we just went on country lanes for the remainder of the test. The examiners are much more friendly and relaxed than those who conduct the car test imo.
ss ss I passed with only one minor corner cutting sooooo happy
Mass Dass its all a learning curve mate all the best can always retake the test
Future, thanks for your fantastic real-life videos. They really have prepared me for what to expect on my test(s). To take the trouble to film when you have the stress of the test as well is over and above! Cheers!
No problem at all, hope they go well for you. Taking one for the team haha
Hey Mr Future, got my A licence a month back! Thanks again mate.
Did I hear him right?? The examiner is in a CAR!! Sweet jeyus
That was my reaction when he said that to me lol
I had the same situation, the examiner was in a rental. I don't see how he really could have assessed me 'fairly'.... but I passed, so I didn't say a word.
I've got my Mod1 and Mod2 booked this month - your videos have gave me more confidence.
Thank you.
'Future' Ginger on a Ninja.
I'm happy to hear that, good luck with it and any questions let me know
Final point though, I do agree that the bike tests are a cash cow money making rip off. I have passed now fortunately, but if you are 17, or 19 and want to progress to 'A' category, its a fortune in price. should be 1 test for everyone as it used to be, like a car
Definitely is. Nowhere in the real world will putting your foot down to do a U-turn will be a life or death situation. And it is a shame, prices some people out unfortunately, especially if you're not a confident rider and scared you're not going to pass within the first/second times
yeh, i also said to my examiner in the real world I am likely to have to swerve both left and right for different situations, so why only teach people to swerve one way on test? Slalom and figure of 8 should be nowhere near the test IMO, so unnecessary
Slalom and figure of 8 is for the examiner to see if you can actually ride and controll your bike. Ofcourse you will probably never need to do a figure of 8 on a road, but as an excercise it shows how good your controls are.
It's about control of the bike not real life situations, if you want real life your test would take 30 years. lol
Passed my MOD 2 today with no faults. And as a bonus I blitzed a Merc at a set of traffic lights and made my examiners day.
Congrats! lmao...how did you mange that. some examiners would have reacted the opposite way and failed you
@@C9S1 It was on an MT-07 and I don't think the Merc was going full throttle. We were basically side by side but the two lanes merged so someone had to speed up. Was still within the speed limit.
@@stressedpossum9819 Got you, very cheeky indeed. would've been even better if it was a bmw but oh well lol
Passed me mod 1 today, doing my mod 2 tomorrow. I'm nervous, but I can't wait. Thanks for the videos mate, it's been helpful, especially as I'm doing it at the Uxbridge centre.
No problem man. Congrats and good luck with it, try to have fun. Hopefully Uxbridge treats you well! Mod 2 is always better
Yeah I hope so too, looks like I'll be in or near the end of rush hour, mine starts at 8:30, gotta get up at 4:30 AM to arrive early enough to the place I did my training at, it's horrible hahahaha.
Unfortunately I failed due to that multi-lane roundabout at the start of the video, I ended up in the wrong lane and corrected myself stupidly, ended up cutting across a lane (I did do a lifesafer and there were no cars behind me, but no indicator) by accident which gave me a serious fault right out the gate sadly. Lesson learned, I have no experience with them unfortunately as I have none that are nearby to me other than one which I never use as it's nowhere near any of my commute routes/ride out routes. Booked myself in for another training day where we can focus purely on the multi-lane roundabouts, once that's down, I should be all good for whatever I need to be.
It's a right bitch but whatever, as Bram Stoker said "We learn from failure, not from success!"
Ah sorry to hear that. Don't worry, you'll learn from that mistake. That's why I wanted to make it clear in the video to not worry about being in the wrong lane or taking the wrong route, as safely correcting yourself / turning back may not even get you a minor, but doing so dangerously to stay on route will be a major. Anyway, if that's the only reason you failed you'll smash it next time!
The Future Yeah I panicked unfortunately and just got locked into a "follow the bus" state, lesson learned though, failure is merely a stepping stone to success
when you pulled out at 8:00 I did similar on my training and got told I shouldn't go so far over to the right as if someone cuts the corner you're a goner. You also pulled out quite far before you begin turning, I also do this (being a car driver) but I was told to set off around 45 degrees from the junction as it's safer. Just some tips from my instructor.
Fully agree with that first point. Completely against lane positioning that DVSA teach, (along with half the other bs stuff!) as it puts you in compromising situations. Most bikers will agree with me that the best policy is (in most cases) is a central dominant, visible, position, including during non-dedicated lane turns and dissuades reckless overtaking.
Unfortunately most examiners will mark you down for lane positioning that does not follow the standard lane 1, 2, 3 position I mentioned apart from the exceptions such as when using dedicated lanes, or turning right on large roundabouts etc.
As it is the right of passage, I passed my Mod 2 yesterday, in Uxbridge. Your video was very helpful thank you. Also the team at WLMT. And the examiner was also great to set the mood right. Ride on!
I passed my mod 2 today with only 1 minor but I carnt tell you how many times iv watched this video after passing my mod 1 two weeks ago 🤣 so just want to say thanks for the upload 👍
1:10 acceleration too, and you also need to adjust your susspension
I'm watching this for the next few weeks in the run up to my test. Great video!
I thought it was going to be lucky to even get one person to sit through 33 minutes of footage, have fun with it, will definitely help you out!
I pased! Thanks again, your video was very calming! :)
Thank you very much for this video. It helped me pass my MOD 2 test. Cheers, mate!
actually such an excellent guide video haha, well done and thank you :)
This is brilliant! Thank you so much for helping the motorbike community! :D
7:37 That 20 zone is only advisory. If there are kids about or lots of pedestrians do 19.9mph. Of course you will not get anything against you if you go 19.9mph but worth noting.
Good video bro, shout to Uxbridge!!
Watched this and your MOD 1 video on many nighshift while preparing for tests, Failed both but passed both on second attempt, Passed mod 2 yesterday. Cheers for your help.
I have completed my CBT and today passed my theory, i found your video really helpful, thank you for taking the time to complete it. Steve
Two steps away now from getting your full licence, go for it and good luck with your Mod 1 and Mod 2!
Cheers dude! Passed my Mod 2 last week. This video was really helpful. Thanks for uploading :)
Congratulations glad to hear it! Glad I could help