Excellent advice. 2 minutes in and I've already realised I've been making mistakes.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I get there's a couple of things you can stretch after you've passed your test. But these lessons I take as a must, lifesavers are actually lifesavers. Awesome lesson/vid 👌 ✌️✌️🔥keep rockin leanne

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig 😊. Lifesavers are quite useful yes 😂

Dear Leanna. Thank you so much for these excellent videos. They were really reassuring and gave me confidence and added to my local (London based) training. So I felt really good and confident going in to my MOD 2 today and came out with a pass so I would like to thank you for playing your part in this albeit completely indirectly. Keep up the good work

@motorcyclelessonsuk

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to let me know, that's great news, well done. I'm glad you found the channel helpful. Enjoy your bike now and stay safe 😊

Hello. Been watching your vids for a few months now. Did my MOD 1 yesterday in the worst weather 😫 avaliable. Happy to say I passed. MOD 2 at the start of June. Many thanks for your invaluable vids. 👍🏽

@motorcyclelessonsuk

Ай бұрын

Excellent, well done 👍🏻 I'm glad you found the channel helpful 🙂

Another super video, got my mod 2 next month so out every day practicing and watching your videos are so helpful. My biggest two areas to work on with shoulder checks, are when passing parked cars forgetting to check left when pulling back in to position two and also too exaggerated a check on roundabouts (though in the correct direction).

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Very good. It's not compulsory to do a shoulder check to move back into position 2, unless there's a high possibility that a cyclist/scooter rider could get between you and the parked vehicle you are passing.

Great videos, I always ride as if im on my test all over again.There is nothing more satisfying than a perfect ride.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Sensible approach 😊

Thank you for sharing these lessons, helped me get my Mod 2 pass today 😊

@motorcyclelessonsuk

2 ай бұрын

Excellent news, well done. You're most welcome 😊

Hi. This is a fantastic series of videos. I have had 10 hours of tuition with a local instructor and no real instruction on when and how to do a good lifesaver - needless to say, I have sacked them and gone elsewhere. This video is gold-dust. Massive help - thanks for taking the time so do this incredible education for free!

@motorcyclelessonsuk

6 ай бұрын

Excellent! I'm glad it's been useful for you, and well done for changing to a different school. Best of luck with your tests and enjoy your lifetime of riding beyond 👍 Thanks for the comment, & if you can take the time to share where relevant, it helps me too 😊

@philcaffrey

6 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk I sure will! Thanks

Very helpful as I’m doing my A license. Just helps clear things up and not over do things. Thank you

@motorcyclelessonsuk

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for letting me know you're enjoying the channel 😊

Your videos were a really valuable resource during my training and helped me pass my mod1 and mod2! Thank you!🙏🏽 Keep it up!!

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for letting me know 😊

@axleg1254

8 ай бұрын

Yes from me ,thanks

Leanna as always very useful - trying to teach my wife about lifesavers and where/why you should use them only this weekend funny enough, this was really helpful as I can talk about it before and during a ride but her concentration is always on something else it's nice to be able to sit back and see on your videos, I like the roundabout looking at the "big gap", I was taught look where the danger is going to come from but that seems simpler. She is becoming more confident on the road, machine handling is improving especially the slow riding though she did learn the hard way (whilst in a slightly gravelly car park), why we don't grab the front brake and to look where you want the bike to go 🤭🥴😅.. Wife and bike both fine but a good lesson none the less..

@motorcyclelessonsuk

6 ай бұрын

Haha, I think we all learn the hard way 😉😂 Glad you're finding the channel useful, thanks for letting me know 😊

Very greatful for all your uploads just passed my theory test currently saving up to do my direct access to my full license can't wait to start the practical side of learning now love all this information your putting out 👍👍👍👍

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying them 😊 Hope the training goes well when you get going with it 👍

@gmantoon

9 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk Thank you 👍

Life saver to the big gap on roundabouts 🎉. Brilliantly said! I still give your other video a go. Got my full a in 1 day...Friday. I'm a bit of an old man and been on my 125 for many many years! Did an a2 a few months back abs I love the big. My problem was checking both side on a roundabout but now I get it! Thank you for giving your time Much peace and respect

@motorcyclelessonsuk

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment. I'm glad you've found the videos helpful. Best of luck with your tests 😊👍

Hi, I’m a UK instructor (resting…long story!) and this is the first of your vids I’ve seen. Absolutely fantastic, really clear and accurate advice!. I’ve often struggled over the lifesaver or shoulder check issue and have argued that lifesaver is for when you’re putting the bike 90 degrees to the direction of traffic such as right and U turns, or lane changes, shoulder checks are for moving off and position changes, but truth is they are the same and riders at CBT and test level don’t need the complication they just need to know why and when to check the blind spots and do it! and great of you to mention the problem of overdoing it. I also love the way you refer to check “the biggest gap” on exiting a roundabout, it’s the first time I’ve heard it and look forward to using it in my own teaching if/when I get back to it. Finally I’ve tried to find something wrong, ‘cos I’m a grumpy old bloke, and the best I could come up with was a qualified rider riding on ‘L’ plates should first obscure them ;). I look forward to working through your other videos and picking up some more tips and ideas. When you ride you’re not Invincible, you’re Invisible! Rog

@motorcyclelessonsuk

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Rog, I appreciate your comments. There's actually no law on having to obscure or cover the L plates so we are perfectly fine to be riding with them on the bikes. All the best with getting back to work 😊. Winter is a good time to be off however!

This is exactly the video I needed! Thank you so much. Just something didn’t click about life savers in my lessons but you’ve explained it perfectly 🤘🏼

@motorcyclelessonsuk

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Glad it's been useful, thanks for letting me know 😊

Very nice and clear explained althoug i passed my test 2 year's ago like to watch video like this to keep myself refreshed at the moment i'm riding Honda Nc750x.❤

@motorcyclelessonsuk

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Snap on the bike, though mine is the DCT version 😊

What a gem!

@motorcyclelessonsuk

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Got my theory test next week and then I’m doing my DAS. Can’t wait to get on a bike

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Excellent. I'm sure you'll enjoy it 😊

good morning Leanne i was actually doing a life saver this morning as i passed a big long lorry on my left, i just like to keep an eye on their wheel as i pass them for any slight change of there direction, Then i saw just in time a dead fox in front of me ☹i had no time to get out the way so i just went over it, i felt the bike slip a little but i think because i wasn't holding on tight the bike done her thing and then the drama was over. i think it woke up the drivers behind me 😂 oh yes i loved the video by the way 😂 Hmm you might be near the end of this series but there is no end to us watching these so just keep on riding your bike with handy tips and keep us entertained 🙂 from your stalker (kev) safe ride and stay healthy young lady ❤

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Ah that's not good. A combination of forwards and rearward observations are always useful, not to let one detract from the other 😬 Well done for dealing with it and not panicking. Thank you, I have a few left to do, but generally short and sweet ones now. Not quite sure what will come up next after this as I'll soon be taking 3 months off work and bikes for an operation, so there won't be any filming. I'll have to spend some time looking through saved footage for inspiration 😂 Take care and thanks as always for your kind comments 😊

@kgba17580

9 ай бұрын

Morning Leanne, yes it was a bit nerve-wracking but due to having a lot of traffic about i didn't have time to dwell on it and just got on with riding I now know for sure when they say relax and let the bike do what she does best. you and your video's are an inspiration to young and old from beginners to seasoned riders as there always something to learn. hope its not too serious gosh who will i talk to on a weekly basis 🤣 hmm guess Russ could do the riding and you do the commentary 🤣 hmm not sure if you mentioned one time that your wrists carpool tunnel problem.? anyway you said in a few weeks so come on!!! chop chop 😂😂😂Don't mind me its the caffeine ive had all night to keep me going 😂😂😂

Great video! Thank you

@motorcyclelessonsuk

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Great video. Thank you keep these coming.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

I'm liking "Lifesaver to the big gap". That's a good way to explain the side at a RAB which can vary depending on direction/lane etc.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike 😊, nice easy way to explain it.

Apologies! You have answered my own question (I didn't get that far in watching when I asked the question below). Thanks again, so very clear.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Haha that's ok. Lots of people skip watch 🤣

Passed Mod 2 today with 1 minor.. thanks @motorcyclelessons for the gold mine of info on the Mod 2 series. I watched them all up to and including last night and no doubt helped

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Fab result, well done. Glad you've enjoyed the uploads 😊👍

What a great surprise, love today topic very very needed, this should help lots of new learner riders, thanks a lot 🥳😜

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome, I'm glad it's useful 😊

Got my mod 2 test in the morning! 😅 THIS VIDEO IS BRILLIANT! Thankyou 👊

@motorcyclelessonsuk

4 ай бұрын

Haha you're welcome. Best of luck. Now time to watch the other 20 in the series 😂

@Pistons4life

4 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk Thankyou ! I passed 😅😀

@motorcyclelessonsuk

4 ай бұрын

@@Pistons4life great news, well done 👍😊

This Lady is wonderful her explanation is just right not to much head crushing

@motorcyclelessonsuk

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I try my best not to crush heads 😉😂

@illusion1361

4 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk I’ve been watching some others had to turn it off I am in the process of doing my test got theory on Thursday then book up in the meantime time I’ll keep watching your videos

Life savers are actually a good way to signal any traffic behind you that you have intentions to move. If they see your helmet swivelling they know you might switch lanes, turn in somewhere, ... . In mod2 you also have to do it significantly enough that the examiner notices you doing it. It's not enough for you to know, he needs to see you doing the movement.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Yes, point. Sometimes students actually do lifesavers when they don't need to and I remind them that the traffic around them might then be expecting them to change lanes or position, so avoid doing them when you DON'T need to. Thanks for your comments 😊

Thanks as always for this - so helpful. Can I have some advice as to hiw you turn your head for a lifesaver. I know it seems a silly question, but through my training (CBT) and learning now riding on my own bike, the lifesaver is a turn of my head - chin - to the tip of the shoulder so I I can see from the corner of my visor to the blind spot. Otherwise if I turn with my body, I would turn the handlebars into a dangerous position. Is this the right posture for a lifesaver - chin to the tip of the shoulders? Thanks again.😀

Dont forget that last life saver coming into test center and dont bodge parking the bike up at the end! Worst thing I saw was a chap drop the bike at the end of his test.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Haha yes, we always tell students to ride in forwards to the parking bay and take their time making the bike safe. Thank for your comment 😊

Hi Leanna - quick question (sorry if I have missed it). You make a lifesaver before moving out for parked cars. Once the road is clear of parked cars and you are moving back to position 2, I guess a left lifesaver is then needed too?

@motorcyclelessonsuk

6 ай бұрын

Hello 👋, try this one for the answer: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4udk7p7qd27oNY.html 😉 Ask yourself whether there could be anything to your left if you're moving in immediately after the parked cars? 😊

@philcaffrey

6 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk fab - thanks. This is really helpful.

@philcaffrey

6 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk one of the big things that is starting to sink in from your uploads in relation to guidance on lifesavers is to think about where is the big space; whether it's roundabouts, parked cars as in this question, or something else. So helpful.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

6 ай бұрын

@@philcaffrey you're welcome, I'm glad it's helpful 😊

A brilliant series of instructional videos, many thanks for posting them. Small point though, should you be displaying L plates on your bike when you possess a full A license ? The constabulary aren’t impressed when they are left on a car when it’s being driven by a qualified driver. I believe it’s known as “not driving in accordance with your license” and it may result in the inconvenience of you being pulled up.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you're enjoying them. No it's not a problem displaying the L plates on the bikes. There is no law against it.

Thanks so much, the written scripts are making a dab mark in my head . vow lost for words.

@motorcyclelessonsuk

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome. I'm glad they're helping 😊

I have my mod 1 booked at the end of Oct

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Best of luck 😊

Thankfully it was much more 'black and white' in the '70's... if in doubt do a shoulder check...back then, basically you had to ride like you didn't have any mirrors to pass your test. I probably still do more 'shoulder checks' than I 'need' to' But like keep cancelling your indicators...there is nothing much 'wrong' in that.

Are you allowed to ride with L plates when you have full motor driving licence ?

@motorcyclelessonsuk

2 ай бұрын

Yes 😊

@Harnas31

2 ай бұрын

@@motorcyclelessonsuk Yes because you are an instructor? If somebody passes DAS he has to remove it from the bike, correct?

Ta x

@motorcyclelessonsuk

9 ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

Any thing to keep more bikers off the road, been riding around fifty years now, and never done a lifesaver yet, get a good set of mirrors and keep one eye on that and and the other on road ahead

@ZedExGaming

Ай бұрын

Still alive?

@keithmartland6463

Ай бұрын

@@ZedExGaming oh yes, and still biking!