Re: Changes to Mod 1
 

Not wanting to be contraversial but I did Mod 1 when it was first brought in. I know people had issues but I thought it was a fair enough test, I didnt think what was being asked was unreasonable (maybe the speeds on a 125 were a bit much given the space provided) but on a 500 I didnt feel unsafe with any aspect, and I did it in the rain!! I think it gave me confidence at slow control that I wouldnt have had if it had just been the road test.

Re: Changes to Mod 1
 

nope, you've just got to make sure the trap throws out the reading you need to pass, and the prep you do with your instructor allows you to do that.

choosing to ride preferred line

Not sure about having the examiner just observe the slow ride as opposed to walking in front with his clipboard...more potential for you to ride just that bit quicker than he'd like...

Am liking the not having to stop IN the blue cone space, takes pressure off. When I did mine I stopped almost short of the box when doing e-stop from nerves, fortunately my front spindle was JUST in so he gave it me (apparently that's where they take it from)

And a 5% tolerance for speed trap, that's MUCH better!

On the whole, wish I'd waited to do it now haha :-)

Re: Changes to Mod 1
 

My Mod1 I did 49 on first pass and 50 on second. Was a bit too close! So the 5% margin would be welcome. At my test centre, 50kph felt quick as the turn wasn't that shallow.