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well done mandy

and good luck with your mod 2.............hope you pass with flying colours

mod 1

Passed my Mod 1 two days ago and can only say to any who are going through the jitters I went through, its really not that bad.

I had one attempt in hindsight with no preperation straight after the new rule came in on a much heavier 600, I wasn't confident and not used to bike so blew it on slow control.

I had never ever fluffed that before in my life, I was so gutted I booked another test within two days but this time I got proper instruction on how to pass the test and good advice in every part of test.

I really helped and used the advice given and I got through, I cannot say just how nervous I was just because I wanted it out the way so much to move to a bigger bike.

I am no expert but try to stay calm listen to examiner, deep breathe if ya falpping take it one bit at a time, I was lucky to have a perfect day and sunshine but was the last to go out of three so more brooding time.

I you get a good instructor who can have some banter with you while you learn and take the edge off, it really helps.

My nerves hit more after and rode back like a pile of carp lol, it was just nerves and releif of passing.

Will be booking mod 2 soon I commute everday on 125 so hope this helps I am nervous but its me and tests lol.

anyhow all out there worrying try not to as it really not the monster a lot say it is.. good luck all

P.s any mod 2 tips am all ears.

Good luck

I was absolutley bricking it on my mod 1.I think a big reason was i had never seen the course before and was trying to get through the tests only having a 2 hour road lesson.

I was going round the cones so slowly i was sure i'd topple over.Felt really anxious for some reason.I realised that although it was easy and i could do it all day long with no pressure, my nerves could fail me.

I couldn't hit the speed on the swerve and i caned it.Must just have been my slow bike:)

Mod2 i set off and felt a pang of nerves at the first corner but then after that i got quite confident.Was easier than mod 1 imo.

Tips for mod 2.. tell yourself to switch indicators off all the time, ride confidently like you do when your on your own.Don't over do life safers but do observations naturally when there is a need to do them.

Treat the exmainers voice like a sat nav  (nicked that from someone but it does work) Don't worry if you go wrong.Infact i did go wrong but then we ended up coming back an easier route :).Still passed.

Good luck.

Good luck

"Crumpet" with mode 2......  Keep us posted.....