Mod 2 tips?

Originally Posted by Spikey12

Thanks for the advice, just looked at the weather for Friday, and surprise surprise it's gonna rain

Just ride how you feel comfortable. Just take it a bit steadier and go slower round bends.

Don't forget to leave more braking distance between you and the car in front.

Don't go massively too slow, just ride comfortably.

Originally Posted by WayneL

Just ride how you feel comfortable. Just take it a bit steadier and go slower round bends.

and watch out for bloody drains / manhole covers - one of my friends slipped off during mod 2 for that reason.

Originally Posted by Georgekp123

and watch out for bloody drains / manhole covers - one of my friends slipped off during mod 2 for that reason.

Good point. Anything that looks shiny such as white lines etc will probably be slippy. If you're traveling in a straight line and not braking/accelerating then don't worry so much. But avoid manhole covers etc on bends/turns.

Originally Posted by DJFridge

Don't worry about the independent riding bit - you won't be failed for getting lost as long as you ride it all properly.

I failed one of my MOD 2 tests on the independent ride part by missing the turn-off I should have taken. I was concentrating so much on doing a good overtake on a dual carrigeway, that I managed to miss the sign posts for the place I was supposed to be going to. The examiner instantly told me over the radio that I had missed it and gave me further directions to get on track without giving me the opportunity to correct myself, so I wouldn't relax too much on that part of the test

What happens if you go off the independent driving route;
If you go off the independent driving route it won't affect the result of your test unless you commit a driving fault.
If you go off the route or take a wrong turning, the examiner will help you to get back on the route. You can then continue with the independent driving.

From Direct.gov

Originally Posted by Georgekp123

What happens if you go off the independent driving route;
If you go off the independent driving route it won't affect the result of your test unless you commit a driving fault.
If you go off the route or take a wrong turning, the examiner will help you to get back on the route. You can then continue with the independent driving.

From Direct.gov

Yeah I have seen numerous Youtube videos (by instructors) stating that if you make a mistake and miss a turning. It's better to miss the turning and get a minor instead of swerving to try and get the turn off and being dangerous.

MY instructor said I'd fail for missing a turn off. I didn't think he was right but I didn't feel confident enough to question him at the time.

I would say don't get yourself worked up, but thats nearly impossible. Just make sure you plan ahead to give youself more thinking time should any hazards arise in front of you.

I'm looking forward to it now.. Nerves are hitting abit though hehe, but with this advice I should pass this time, second times the charm ;p

What bike are you using?

Sfv650 gladius