Failed my mod 2 ....Gutted
 

Just on the off chance that some legal eagle is out there.... I failed my test on Monday for not been far enought to the right when exiting a one way street.... 20 inches stood between me and my license ....

Do I have any redress as the signage is completely hidden from veiw by over hanging trees ,,,!,, I've taken pictures of this and will be raising my concerns..but don't expect much...

Bit of back ground I'm 42 and drive a ambulance for a living, so would like to think I have good knowledge of the Highway Code, plus I've done 4000 on my ybr 125 since April.

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nope.

AFAIK even if the instructor fails you for "being a bit gay" it can't be overturned, the best that can happen is he/she gets a rap on the knuckles and you really don't want to take a test at their center again.

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Isn't there an appeal system where you can get a free retest if found in your favour?

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if the examiner thinks your not ready they will fail you for silly things. contrary to popular belief they are not out to fail people they are there to make sure your less likely to kill yourself once you have the pass certificate and move onto a larger machine. it makes not one bit of difference how much practise time or your previous driving skill regarding 4 wheeled vehicles.

there is no point arguing so suck it up and try again.

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Yup.. I can get a free test if I'm successful ...however I have since my test found 4 other riders who failed their test in the same place, with the same examiner....surely this is evidence enough to ask questions if the test was carried out in the correct spirit and FairPlay .... And I hope he doesn't need an ambulance any time soon !( that last comment is a joke, of course I would give him the best treatment as I would any patient)

Failed my mod 2 ....Gutted
 

Take it on the chin and chock it up to experience ;) similar thing happened to me on my driving test many many years ago - not nice when it happens but now you know.

Good luck next time.

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Cheers matey.... I know I'm bitter and twisted at the moment, next attempt due beginning of Sept

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Seems wrong that if you get a speeding ticket and you appeal because the sign was obscured it can be withdrawn !

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Lance is right if they want to fail you (cos they don't think you have it yet) they'll find domething to try u on. Sounds like the examimer knows this spot is good place to get folk. Its **** I know but take some comfort in knowing you're not the first and won't be the last :)

I failed my car test in similar ways, zero minors and one major. Felt robbed but got on with it and passed next time.

Kudos on the job mate, maximum respect to you and those in that career.

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more to the point how many did he pass that day/week. people seem to forget that they do their job day in day out so see a lot of different riders. on the day it was his call not yours. he failed you for a reason like a lot of others and is nothing to do with who you are its to do with if he thinks your in control and are safe.

think of it as him potentially stopping you from having a ride as a patient in your ambulance. you must have seen hundreds of bikers in the back of your work vehicle so you should be more grateful to his decision.

unlike a speeding ticket you cant get another life, it's a one time only deal.

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Re comment from Bibio....Surely it's not his job to think, it's to assess, I only had two minors so I know my ride was ok, and to say my previous driving experience is not relevant is tosh... But thanks for your input

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Think more of him costing me another £150.... And how many miles have you ridden this year

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so you had two minors and one major hhhmmm.

well think what you want m8 you FAILED. get over it.

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it's only money.

more to the point how many miles have you ridden a bike for in total.

due to curcumstances i do 300-400 every sunday and recently done a 4 day holiday up the north of scotland on mainly single track roads that totalled 1200miles. your barking up the wrong tree :thumbsup:

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Bibio....mega poster ? Full of sxxx..more like..I'm not your "m8" either

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well if it's not his job to think then he did the right thing, you contravened a rule was classed as a major fault so he gave you one, you'll find many roadsigns aren't as clear as we might like its one of the thigns everyone has to deal with, preferably safely.

It's not.

I know drivers who've been on the road 40 years and are rubbish.

Its usually best to get to know the roads in the area you'll be taking your test in, that way you can avoid things like this (not that I quite understand what you'd done)

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touchy.. whats wrong the boyfriend not giving you any ass.

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Touchy? Boyfriend ? Ass ? Think you must be confusing your posts with the ones you put on Gaydar... You are quite clearly a lonely sad individual ...6022 posts you need to get out more

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yes your quite right i am a very very lonely and sad individual, yes i do need to get out more. how astute of you.

so when are you going to wine and dine me :-)

Re: Failed my mod 2 ....Gutted
 

wow this post is getting hot.............chillout people.
things happen for a reason..
better luck next time ?... more of better ride and well deserved pass.

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Did you use this method of winning people over with the examiner?

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I'll check with your carers and see when they think you are safe to be let out in public....... Shut it shrimpy

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**** happens...

Failed my mod 2 ....Gutted
 

If you think bib has a lot of posts, please please please don't look at yorkie_chris 's profile!

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i haven't had this much fun in ages. keep going.

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Is that how much it costs now?
Think it was a tenner in the two stroke days

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You reply to my post or talking to your boyfriend

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i was hoping you would be my boyfriend.

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Is there a difference?

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I think bibio only has "special friends"

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that's not nice calling a few of the members on this forum 'special'. i'm 'very special' yes but as far as i know i don't think they are. reprobates, granted.. wait hhmm you might be on to something.

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TBH not the best way to introduce yourself to the forum.
Yeah its a bit crap about the test, as others have said its a lesson learned.

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In so many senses of the word.

Just an FYI but if you're going to be offensive to members of the forum you really ought to consider moving to Guildford.

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Hard lines on failing your test. Happens to the best of us

He has them, he's from Leith docks you see ;)
I'm sure Curio is from Portebello which is the same

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Not quite as good an intro to the forum as LittleWebber but still fun.

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Dear God man, you failed. Get over it.
Get back on your bike and get ready for the next test. If you honestly think the instructor is out to fail people just go to a different test centre, pass your test and move on.
And i agree with Bib, driving a van with blue lights on it has nothing to do with riding a bike.

Focus your efforts on the next test not being a keyboard warrior

Re: Failed my mod 2 ....Gutted
 

But insulting people over the internet is so much more fun...

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You failed, it happens, . I failed first time and yeah I was ****ed, it was a small error but I got over it. Passed the second time, and then I actually learnt to ride a motorbike. Passing your test is just the start of your journey mate.

Just because you've driven a car doesn't mean your safe on a motorbike.

I know Bibio has special friends I'm one of them!!! Ain't I sweetheart :smt052:smt008

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yes lover your very very special.. xx

i think the new guy is doing all right. no seriously, you need a sense of humour and thick skin to be a member on here.

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And not very good eyesight for when CarelessChucca's wearing a kilt