Glad everyone has been finding the mod 2 videos helpful and I thank everyone for the feedback. I am aware there were occasions I was over the speed limit, we all have bad habits when we first start riding. I will always take constructive criticism onboard but I will NOT tolerate silly or abusive comments on the matter. Ride safe. 🤜🤛

@rajmalhotra9766

2 ай бұрын

@15.19 you were approaching a exit which was after 12, I see that you did took the right lane but did not indicated right signal as it is after 12.So as per my current knowledge is it a mistake or I need to learn something new. Please reply to me as I have my Mod 2 booked for the day after tomorrow.

@rajmalhotra9766

2 ай бұрын

@motoecosse

@MotoEcosse

2 ай бұрын

​@rajmalhotra9766 for exits like this it's up to you really if you want to indicate to the right. There's no harm in doing a right indication as long as all your check and are done correctly and you signal correctly for leaving the roundabout. For me personally though I always treat exits like the one you mentioned as straight on and treat it like a straight on exit. If it was over towards the 3 o'clock position then I'd definitely be indicating to right as I'd be travelling around the roundabout.

@rajmalhotra9766

2 ай бұрын

@@MotoEcosse sweet, thanks for the answer. Wish me luck 🤞 Mod 2 for tomorrow morning 😅

Passed my Mod1 Tuesday and noticed a cancellation for Mod2 in Stirling on Wednesday (Yesterday) By no means was I ready and prepared for this,having had only 3 hours lessons on the road.I have watched this over and over again to get the roundabouts into my head prior to my test.I have passed with 3 minors 😁 Big thumbs up to your channel. It helped A LOT .

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Mate that's awesome to hear. Congratulations. Glad you find it useful bud. 🤜🤛

@aldaircalistromedinabatist6965

2 жыл бұрын

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@Ardass486

Жыл бұрын

Hell of a result 😊

Just passed my Mod 2 couple hours ago. This guy is the best, can't thank him enough for the effort he puts in all of his videos explaining everything clear with showing proper examples. You should definitely work as an instructor dude, I personally would hire you. Much appreciated 🙏🎩💯

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, I really appreciate that comment. Congratulations on passing your MOD 2. Ride safe man. 🤜🤛

I passed my Mod 2 today (first attempt which is a nice bonus) and I just wanted to say thank you for your video series. They genuinely helped me a lot with my path to the pass 👍

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Paul. That's great to hear mate. Congratulations. Glad the videos helped. 🤜🤛

Hi, I just want to thank you for your vlogs. You've been really helpful. I've just passed my Mod2 today in the torrential rain with zero faults. Keep up the great work and I appreciate all your help. I'm itching to get out on my Triumph street triple R now. I think the weather is better tomorrow so I'll be going out on it for the first time. Thanks again 👍

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that and that's great news as well, Janine. Passing in the rain as well 👌. Have fun out on your Triumph, you'll have a blast. Ride safe. 🤜🤛

@janinew233

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse thank you. Stay safe and happy riding 🏍

You say that you're not a professional instructor but I have learnt more from watching your videos than I have from any 'professional instructor'.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate the comment. 🤜🤛

@ADAM00717

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse 😀

Again same as previous video very helpful to anyone who's preparing for MOD 2. Thank you.

These are so helpful mate, thanks alot. hope you do more videos in the future similar to getting the basics correctly like this.

Love your videos! You cleared so many thinks for me that I was confused with. I will take mod 2 tomorrow and I feel 100% confident because of your videos. Cheers for content and keep them up as they are absolutely spot on for new riders❤

Great advice and exactly what I was looking for.

Top vid yet again. Booked all mine up now and your definitely a great help. When I pass I’ll send up a beer 👍

Thank you for the vlogs, I’m still learning and building up my knowledge but my main nemesis is life savers… you have explained it so incredibly well!! Seeing it from a riders point of view has been invaluable to me, giving me a lot more confidence. Thank you so so much!!

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Karen. 🤜🤛

Fantastic! working my way through all these MOD2 vids, then going to start again from the beginning. Thank you Moto Ecosse

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jack. 🤜🤛🤙

Top man passed first time both mods Great info and helped tons. That cheeky lil extra lifesaver went down real well All good bro.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Superb, Joe. Congratulations. That extra wee lifesaver is always 👌.

Passed my Mod 2 a few weeks ago and found that you helped me with getting my head around everything enough to give me confidence to not be too nervous, the way you explained things just clicked with me. You have a great presentation style which kept me watching, well done on the great content, hope there are many more to come.....

Just passed my mod2 this morning. Your videos were a massive help. Thank you very much indeed! 😅

Thanks very much for the videos mate. Passed my mod 2 today with one fault and I found your videos super helpful. Especially the two on roundabouts. Cheers.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic, Matt. Congratulations mate. Glad the videos helped. 🤜🤛

Thanks so much for posting this and its the best advice on roundabouts I've seen. Hopefully will inspire me to success on Mod1 and 2! Subscribed too Cheers😊

I love your video's! Im still waiting for my Provisional to arrive! So im trying to learn as much as I can. Im currntly going into work an hour early every day and watching bike video's. I am getting some weird looks as im sat in the canteen pretending to go around roundabouts and doing lifesavers! Ive even started saying in my head "lifesaver,lifesaver" when i cross the road(& it's in a scottish accent! ). I was worrying about doing my CBT but now im eager as I want to learn as much as I can. Thankyou for taking the time to help people xx

Two weeks to go - Mod 2. Really helpful. You got my vote mate. Gratitude.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Hoss. All the best for test day. 🤜🤛

these videos are absolute brilliant my son is watching these he turns 17 soon and really enjoys your expalantions on all the important aspects of riding safely and confidently .well done brother .

Just pass my MOD 2 today. Thank you for videos, very helpfull!!

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Congratulations 👏

Excellent video with clear and concise commentary. I did my IAM advanced last year and this video is up there with the best instructor coaching that I watched whilst doing my training. Definitely agree with others comments, you’re a natural motorcycle trainer, I’m sure you’ll be one in future. Actually you are one now! 👍

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Muddy. I really appreciate that mate. Teaching is definitely something I want to get into at some point. I'm also thinking of doing IAM next year. How was it for You?

Hey. This is (and the 1st part) a great video. I've been driving a car for years and just started to ride a 125 about 7months ago and hoping to do my full license in spring / summer. This video is great help not only to educate myself for the bike test but even when driving a car. Your tips and advice are great and well presented. Well done and thank you for your work ! Much appreciated ;)

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. 🤜🤛

I’ve got my mod2 next Saturday at Grangemouth wow 🤩 I’m glad I came across your channel I’ll be watching all these every day from now till then , thanks 👍🏻

@flowcc

Жыл бұрын

good luck!

GreAT video very well put together and very helpful to people well done.

Thankyou for making these videos , they are very helpful when I’m trying to learn and have no one to ask until my training

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

You can always DM me if you're ever stuck. 🤜🤛

Thanks for all your videos. Helped me pass my Mod 2 today.

Used KZread for years but never commented on anything before. Have my MOD2 in a couple of weeks and your videos have been such a great help. Things that I have been struggling with you have explained so well. Keep up the good work and many thanks for giving up your own time to help other like myself

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome mate. All the best for test day. 🤜🤛

I wanted to say a big thanks to you and your great videos. I passed my Mod2 today and have to say your videos were a big part of my training.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear, Richard. Really glad you found them helpful. Congratulations on the pass as well. Ride safe. 🤜🤛

Passed my mod2 today thanks for all the help the way you breakdown massively helped me ! ❤

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, Callum. I'm so glad the videos helped. Ride safe. 🤜🤛

Hi mate just want to say a big thank you for these videos ! Just passed my mod 1 &2 today and these videos really did help 👍👍👍🏍️🏍️

Great clips very informative. My mod 2 is on the 16th October. . I have a little 125 and I’m practicing as much as possible. I’m not familiar with the area of my test so I’m spending as much time as possible learning the roads . Thanks again for your helpful videos 👍

Excellent video ,got my cbt next week your video's have been a great help.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, David. Have fun in your CBT. 🤜🤛

Passed my mod2 today with no minors! Big thanks for making these videos as I didn’t have any lessons leading up to my test and these were a massive help and a main contributing factor to me achieving my full licence 👍 keep up the good work 🙂

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic, Paul. Great test result. Glad you found the videos helpful mate. Congratulations 🤜🤛

Got my mod 1 + 2 coming up soon so thanks for all your videos, really helpful!

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're finding them helpful, Mark. All the best for your Mods. 🤜🤛

Thanks for the video, very informative, really helps, got my test soon and I’m much more confident 👍

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Donald. All the best for test day mate. 🤜🤛

Good evenings ! I pass ! Today around noon 🕛 my mod 2 thanks to you .. tons of blessing 🎉

Passed my mod2 yesterday got my full license, your videos were a great help.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Nas. Congratulations. Glad you found the videos useful. 🤜🤛

Mate you have done me me a big favour. Your videos are brilliant passed yesterday mod 2 . Thank you so much 😀👏👊😀

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the pass. Glad you found them helpful. 🤜🤛

Massive help here mate, thanks heaps for this.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Paul. 🤜🤛

Thank you so much for the in depth explanation. This has definitely been a lot more helpful. I spoke with my instructor about it yesterday. It's the extra left lifesaver that I was told not to do cause apparently down here at the test centre in Nottingham it can cause you to get minors on your test. Supposedly they see it as you are doing too many observations, which means you are not looking ahead enough and concentrating on what's in front. I find it difficult not to do the extra left lifesaver with being a car driver for 34 years. I've spent thousands of hours and miles on the roads as I used to be a sales rep, so I was always aware and on guard of my surroundings. I suppose I have to change if I want to pass my Mod2 in June. Apparently that is the only issue they have brought up is my observations. I am doing them, but they've said they can't always see me doing my mirror checks etc. I think I am going to alter my mirrors next time so that I have to move my head a lot more, instead of just moving slightly. BTW I'm originally from Scotland and that's why I like to watch and listen to you. I would definitely recommend that you go into being a riding instructor, cause you have a very good explanation and a calming voice. 😀

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy how different areas and schools/examiners have different views on lifesavers and when to use them. We also have minors for too many observations but usually only if you're do well over 2. As for the mirrors, what I was taught to do is to use your chin and point it to the outside of the mirror, that way your forced to make a big head movement that can be easily seen. I'm definitely interested in becoming an instructor in the future. Need to wait a few more years before I'm eligible, but on the plus side it gives me time to do all my advanced rider training etc.

@janinew233

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse thanks for the mirror tip. I'll try that next week. Well I wish you every success with the extra advanced training, cause I think you will be a great instructor. Thanks again for posting this vlog. Safe riding 🏍👍

Your videos put me at ease. Make it alot easier to learn.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it mate. 🤜🤛

Again excellent 👏

absolute pearler of a teacher

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Chris. 🤜🤛

Got my mod 2 this coming friday (5th july), its in salisbury which is quite a busy area and around 75 mins away from where i live. Has a few major roundabouts which im nervous about, mainly picking wrong lanes etc due to being nervous under test conditions. Your little tip about doing lifesavers left if a lane to left, right if lane to right and both if lanes to both sides is great and helps me to understand when to do them. Really hope i pass 1st time, hopefully can get out this summer then :)

Driving car since 13 years and have my Mod 2 this thursday, your tips especially on roundabouts have been more helpful than any ,, professional" advice. I have actually learnt something new on tips even though I have been on the road since several years. Keep it up great learning videos 👍

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Sohaib. All the best for day test day. 🤜🤛

@shayriquotesofficial2084

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse passed MOD 2 as well 💪🏼 thanks

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

@@shayriquotesofficial2084 Congratulations, Sohaib. Ride safe mate. 🤜🤛

@shayriquotesofficial2084

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse thanks my friend, safe riding 💪🏼

Thank you mate ! This is super helpful. Prepping for my MOD 2 this week !

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Mohammed. All the best for your Mod 2. 🤜🤛

@mohammedparekh1324

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse thanks for your help !!! I just passed with one minor.. watching all your videos super helped 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

@@mohammedparekh1324 congratulations mate. 🤜🤛

alright buddy, thanks for the info just done my cbt, very helpful for me this video as i am also in stirling

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found helpful, Bryan. Congrats on getting your CBT certificate as well. The roundabouts in this area can be tricky, especially the craigs roundabout. You planning on doing your Mods as well? 🤜🤛

@mckay4

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse yeh man got theory tomorrow. Then focusing on mod 1 then onto mod 2 think mod 2 will be easy enough long as I cancel my indicators lol and use correct lifesaver.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

@@mckay4 that's awesome man. Good luck for tomorrow 🤜🤛

please keep these videos coming!

Thank you! Very good 👍

Very useful thanks 😊

Although I am a long term motorcycle rider, since mid sixties there is really sound info in your videos to remind us about safety, well presented and your audio is first class, I remember your early audio issues, what is the main thing that makes it so good now? Look forward to more of your videos, until then , ride safe and stay safe.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Derek. Appreciate that. I now do some post production on my audio to improve it's quality.

MOD2 tomorrow in Hamilton. Was really confused about this issue as I have driven a car for decades and bad habits creep in. The instructer didnt help much . This video has absolutely cleared it up. I might still clang it but thatll be down to me....🙂

Just got home from passing my Motorcycle test FIRST TIME! Want to credit this video and part 1 in helping me pass! Thanks dude!

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Sig. Great job mate. 🤜🤛

Really useful videos thank you!!

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Becky. Glad you found them useful. 🤜🤛

Hello mate this video was perfect for me thanks a.ot u cleared up few things for me

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, Ninja. 🤜🤛

As a learner studying, what I arrived at was that whatever side of you that there's open road on /or both sides dictates what side or both that you carry out shoulder checks on. So when I exit a roundabout I check to see that the traffic on the exit before mine is giving way for me to pass and then that nobody is about to cut me up just before I exit.

Good info..

Thank you for these videos I'm currently looking to do my das... I'm currently a hgv driver but coming to a bike is completely different to me. I've had 125s many years ago so I can ride it's just learning positioning on a bike and remembering lifesavers. My theory is booked for Tuesday so once I've passed I'm off for my CBT then onto lessons 👍

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, Dave. I'm sure you'll pick it up again in no time. All the best for the theory test, always good to get that out the way early. 🤜🤛

@daveloz1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse Thank you yes getting that out of the way first and the good thing is if I fail it's only £23 to retake but I can't wait to plough on and get back onto bikes.... But in a bigger way than 125s 👍

@daveloz1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse Theory test done today CBT booked for the 31st then onto the lessons 👍👍

Cheers for explaining all this man really cleared up a lot of confusion as my life savers were all over the place! Quick question though that you didn't go over, what about single lane/mini roundabouts? I've been doing left life savers whenever leaving one but at times it feels wrong to look left when going straight on/right for example. Obviously with bigger single lane roundabouts it's easy enough to check both sides but when it comes to mini's there isn't enough time. Loving these videos by the way got my mod 2 coming up and you've done a really good job explaining everything!

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Cameron. Glad you found it helpful. I could of swore I did a section in these videos on mini roundabouts 😂😂. I'll put together a quick video on them, but basically, when approaching mini's everything should be the same in terms of give way to the right and OSMPSL. With mini's only having one lane and realistically, not a lot of room or time when navigating them, you only really need to signal when going left or right. There just isn't really time or space to indicate left for an exit. This is the same with life savers. There just isn't time. Your on the mini then off in a matter of seconds sometimes. So basically, signal left for left, no signal needed for straight on and right signal only for right and no life savers needed. With there being no time for life savers, generally you want to approach mini's at a slow pace and in 1st gear. This gives you a bit more time to scan everything before making your way through the mini. Mini's are one of those things that some instructors may recommend a life saver, but I personally wasn't taught that way and did mini's this way on my Mod 2 and was absolutely fine. It's always worth clearing it up with an instructor if you can, but this is generally the way you would deal with mini's. Hope this helps mate and all the best for Mod 2. 🤜🤛

That 1st right life saver in certain circumstances is practical as the following left lifesaver would allow you to swerve right if somethings coming at you from the left.

If I could give this 2 likes I would…. This is perfect. 👍🏼

Hi I am Saeed from Stirling this video very helpful and help me to past first time my mode 2 Thanks

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Saeed. That's awesome to hear. Congratulations. 🤜🤛

Wish I had saw this a week ago,failed mod 2,next one booked soon,I'll be sure to watch this a few more times beforehand

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

That's hardlines, Mark. You'll nail it next time. 🤜🤛

@markstewart3648

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse thanks for the confidence boost pal,sorted for Tuesday afternoon

Excellent video Very clear explanation, you deserve more subs and views. I’m sure these vids would help a lot of learners before their mod 4. Quick thought. If going straight on, ie second exit, easier to go round in lane 1

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yeah the left lane is the favourable lane, but if it's busy and the right lane is free you can use it. Obviously road signs and lane markings have to be noted as well, just incase you're unable to use the right lane for straight on.

Thank you

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

🤜🤛

Great video. Got my MOD2 this Friday. Essentially R&L on each exit will cover off from what I can see?

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Alex. The right lifesaver is only really needed if there's a lane to your right. I always do a left lifesaver though. All the best for Friday. 🤜🤛

Thanks for the advice, mod 2 tomorrow...

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Paul. All the best for tomorrow. 🤜🤛

Future instructor

I’d like some advice please. Going straight on at a roundabout that has two lanes on and two lanes off. I choose the righthand lane with the intention of exiting onto the right hand lane at my exit. I do my left life saver just before my exit and there is a car alongside me on the left with no indictor on. What is my course of ation?

Another great informative video,got mod 2 on Monday,failed my first,going straight on at a roundabout (2nd exit) had a lorry on the inside lane of roundabout instructor said I should of waited as lorry could of come into my lane and not seen me.what would your opinion on this?🙂

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

The thing with vehicles like lorries, tractors, buses etc they have reduced mirror visibility and if you watch something like lorry going around a corner or roundabout, they sometimes have to take up more than one lane, so giving them room and making sure you're seen by the driver is essential. Hope this helps mate. All the best for Monday 🤜🤛

When you approach to the round about from 6ocl intend to the third exit do you indicate right as you line up on the right lane and only change to left indicator as you pass the 2nd exit. Or not necessary to indicate right as you go round

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Munir. Yeah you're spot on. Indicate to the right as your approach so other road users know your intentions, then after you pass the last exit before the one you intend to take, in this case the 2nd exit, you'd pop your left indicator on.

Have an upcoming Mod2. Would like to ask you as sometimes I tend to do more lifesaviors every 6-8 seconds,can this be a potential downfall? If there is a moment where I forget to do a lifesavior on entering a new road lets say right turn but did the mirror-indicator-shoulder check but forgot the second one before the actual turn,can this be a fail? Im not attending any school apart from the CBT last year, Mod1 was passed recently as im upgrading my license with the knowledge no lessons needed. If it happens to forget to make a shoulder check a single or two during the 40 minute test can this be a fail? The easiest for me to make the lifesaviors are in the roundabout,they are like second nature to me. Another question is If on changing the road position it happens to be fast change after giving the mirror-signal-shoulder check getting on next position faster instead of smooth,can this be a reason for a fail (control part) despite making all observations and a respectable distance is being maintained from the vehicles in front and back? An answer will be really appreciated.Thanks.

Hi, this has been really helpful thanks. Two quick questions, when turning right at the roundabouts your diagram showed out taking the left lane exit (at 3pm position) and using a left livesaver. If you instead exited into the right hand lane I am assuming you are still taking the left lifesaver. Wouldn't it be safer to use the right exit? Also how would the advice differ for mini-roundabouts?

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

Generally I always do a lifesaver when there is an empty lane i.e empty lane to the right, check right, empty lane to the left, check left. Always do the left lifesaver last. As for mini's, you only need to signal when going left or right. No need for lifesavers or signalling your exit(although I sometimes do).

Hello I'm wathcing this just now, not sure if you are going to talk about this later in the video but before I forgot. How do you do on a roundabout with one lane only? No lane on the right, no lane on the left. No lifesavers needed? Thanks for the videos, big help.

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

It depends really, if it's a mini roundabout then no lifesavers are needed and you only need to signal while going left or right( mini roundabouts are usually just a small white circle). If it's a normal roundabout then the usual roundabout law applies i.e lifesavers and correct signalling. 🤜🤛

Loving the vids but what I dont see is how to react to something if you do a life saver and theres something coming to get you !might sound dumb but I've not seen anyone say how you should react as in continue with manoeuvre or or what should you do to to prevent getting hit many thanks for great vids dave

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

Well if it's a roundabout and you go to take your exit and you see it's not safe when you do your lifesaver, you wouldn't take the exit. Just carry on around the roundabout. For maneuvers like the U turn, you always do a lifesaver before the turn. If you see something when you do your lifesaver simply pull back over and stop, then wait until it's clear again.

Hi Moto Ecosse. Thanks for taking the time to make these mod 2 videos. Full of really useful info, and delivered in a very watchable and enjoyable way! Can i ask, who did you train with? (i'm looking at doing my DAS, and like the sound of their high pass rate)

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Happy. Glad you enjoyed the videos. I trained with Cameron Bike Training. They're based in Central Scotland.

@happycamper6188

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse Cheers for the speedy reply. Ah thats good news...i've just completed my CBT with them, and was thinking of carrying on to do DAS with them. When i heard your trainer had such a high pass rate, i was worried i might be missing out haha

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

@@happycamper6188 ah nice. Best school around if you ask me. I'd definitely recommend doing your das. The killer at the moment is trying to get a theory test booked.

@happycamper6188

3 жыл бұрын

​@@MotoEcosse Yeah, they were great for the CBT, and made it really enjoyable. I think i'll definitely go for the DAS at some point. I'm really enjoying the 125, but i'm quite big, so i'm not sure its enjoying me...especially going uphill haha. Yeah, i know what you mean about theory test waiting times. Luckily i heard about that before i'd even managed to get a cbt booked, so i've managed to get one booked for pretty soon. I figure its worth doing now, even if i decide to wait a wee while to build some experience before doing the DAS.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

@@happycamper6188 Aye spot on man, getting that theory booked and out the way is definitely the smartest way to go atm.

Thankyou for that I nearly passed my cbt but my instructor failed me saying I did to many then I didnt do enough my only fail was roundabouts i passed the rest

Hi, I have a question regarding mini roundabouts. Is it correct say you do not signal on exiting at mini roundabouts if your going straight ahead ? Obviously you would if turning left or right. I see some bikers sign left on exiting and that can be confusing due to little or no space between the first and second exit .

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah spot on mate. There just isn't time for indicating when leaving. Only for left or right. 🤜🤛

what do you do if you do a left life saver for example and there is a car coming towards you as your wanting to turn off the roundabout on to the left lane do you just break and stop on the roundabout or carry on forward and pray he doesnt hit you

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

You should never stop on a roundabout. I'm not sure what you mean by the car coming towards you. Do you mean cars coming from the right?

Another great video, do you have any video on slow control in traffic and filtering

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Jared. I do have a slow control video planned in the next few weeks. 🤜🤛

@Jazzmetal1977

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse great thanks for the update and looking forward to it!! I’m sure it will be a good one!

Regarding lane discipline and turning right from lane 2 at entry point.( very end of your video); Is it ok exit into lane 1 of your intended exit point( as your graphic shows) or should I exit into lane 2? I understand the rest of the video which has helped massively but this very last bit seems to contradict the rest. Many thanks for great instructional videos like this 👍

Great video, what camera do you use? Cheers

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud. I use a GoPro Hero 7 Black. 🤜🤛

Hi Can I just ask, if you approach a roundabout with no markings and the turn is just past position 12 do you use the right hand lane? Love your video's, thank you.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Linda. Appreciate that. Yeah that's correct. Any exit past 12, even by a small margin, you would use the right hand line or where the right hand lane would be if no markings. You would do this unless signs or arrows on the road say otherwise. 🤜🤛

@lindafrancis5250

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse Thank you!

Interesting at 15:09 you did a lifesaver before entering because you stopped. I always found this distracted me and made it more difficult to enter due to these checks. Another instructor on KZread said not to do them when entering as it takes your eyes off the road and can make you miss your chance. Any idea how this would be seen on the exam?

22:10 how do you know you should be in the left lane for going to the third exit? And how would you know at 22:30 that straight ahead is the left lane?

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Because there are set lanes for certain exits. Roads signs and road markings state this.

Problem i had with lifesavers was too many, i'm an HGV driver (have been 24 years) and constanly in the mirrors on roundabouts so was doing too many left lifesavers as if checking my NS mirror for my 45' trailer, also was over doing the lifesavers, was turning my head too far round almost looking behind and upsetting the handling of the bike, drove my instructor nuts lol.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Ah OK. As handy as they are they can be over used. It'll be second nature to you as well i suppose with driving hgv for that long.

Thanks for you videos mate indeed! What bike is it, I really like the rider view of it?

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

Suzuki SV650S 👍

@nazarnaz1018

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse Thanks, really nice one!)

thanks, at 15:08 you are going around passed 12 oclock but dont seem to be indicating right?, jsut trying to undertsand why or why not

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

I'd personally still class this as going straight on rather than to the right. Giving a right indicator may give other road users the wrong idea of where I intend to go. 🤜🤛

Sorry to bother you but can I ask a question? What if you are at a roundabout from a main road and looking to take the second exit but the joins a dual carriage way? Would you stay in the right hand lane and join the dual carriage way in the outside lane then move over to the left once on that dual carriage way?

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Dave. It depends on the rules of that roundabout. For example, you want to take the second exit, so on approach you may be able to use both the left and the right lane. In that case you would stay in whatever lane you've chosen when taking the exit. If that exit only has the option for using one lane on approach, again this could be either the left or right depending on the roundabout rules, although this is usually the left lane unless signs state otherwise, ideally you would want to exit onto the dual carriageways left lane. Different roundabouts have different rules. Signs and road markings are key to navigating them safely.

Wanting to get my get onto my a2 license I done my CBT about 4 years ago now and got theory coming up,, I know the CBT’s only valid for 2 years but do you know if I need to retake it for sitting my mod 1 and 2?

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. Yeah you would have to retake your CBT. You need a valid CBT and theory for both mods. 🤜🤛

@Yimadbast

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse ouch, cheers for the response pal🤙

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

@@Yimadbast no problem bud. All the best for your tests. 🤜🤛

so for a bike, if you are turning right you don't need to move over into the left lane before the exit, you cut from the right straight across? in a car you would change lane before to position yourself ready for the exit. Great video by the way, it has however left me a little confused.

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

The examples in the video are mainly for exits that have at least 2 lanes. So you would be fine to stay in the right lane and continue in the right lane providing it's clear. You can also choose to move over to the left lane if it's clear, just like you would in a car. The choice is yours. If it's a single lane exit, then yes you're correct, you would apply the exact same method as a car would. It all depends on how many lanes your exit has. Hope this helps. If you need any more info just let me know. 🤜🤛

Passed my Mod 2 today and this video helped so much with the life savers , as it was the one thing I was confused on. Cheers.

@MotoEcosse

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Jack. That's great to hear mate. 🤜🤛

@Hazardous975

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse Thanks mate 😁

Lifesavers should feel natural to ford transit drivers or van drivers in general . I always check mirrors and out the right / left windows before i move due to limited vision / blind spots . In a car im the same , rely most on side mirrors and window checks

Hey mate, I have my mod 2 next week. Trying to study as much as possible. Just like you mentioned. Your videos have been a great help. Obviously you couldn't study your videos at the time. So what content were you using .?

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Matt. I would take notes when with my instructor in the classroom, I'd then spend as much time as possible out on my 125 putting everything into practice. Had a few months during lockdown to get everything imprinted so it became second nature. If there's anything you're unsure of let me know and I'll try to help you out. All the best for mod 2 day. 🤜🤛

@mattfrost1992

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse cheers for the swift reply. I'm scotland based like yourself. My test is in Hamilton so I plan on going there this weekend for a good ride about to familiarise myself . I know this sounds stupid. But my biggest worrie is the self drive part. Not having a car licence. My sense of direction sometimes is a little shit. But im going to re watch your video and like you say put the bits into practice. Keep up the great videos. 💪

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the independent riding part of the test can be a little scary but it's relatively straightforward. If you can, go around your area, spend a few hours looking at all the road signs so you know roughly where each of them go. When the examiner asks you to go a certain direction they'll give loads of time to prepare for it.

2 lane roundabout. Taking the 3rd exit (3 o’clock) and you pick the right lane. Do you have to exit the roundabout into the right lane or can you exit into the left?

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. You can use either. If the left lane isn't free then you can stay in the right, or if both are free I'd normally favour the left. 🤜🤛

Failed mod 2 last week as he said I didn’t do two life savers coming off a two lane roundabout which merged into one lane…. Don’t even remember it but it is what it is.

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

That's hardlines, Adam. Sorry to hear that bud. Even worse when you can't remember it. I had a minor like that on my test and I was positive it wasn't, but examiner said otherwise. All the best the next one dude. 🤜🤛

Great video, got my mod 2 coming up soon. What school did you train with?

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

All the best for your mod 2. I trained with Cameron Bike Training.

@doitinavan1979

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoEcosse just want to say a huge thank you for these videos. Passed my mod 1 and 2 today with flying colours up in Inverness. Your videos have been a massive help, especially with roundabouts and lifesavers, keep up the great work, cheers 🍺

@MotoEcosse

3 жыл бұрын

@@doitinavan1979 Aw mate I really appreciate that. I'm glad my videos were able to help. Congratulations on passing bud that's awesome. Enjoy your first ride out and ride safe. 🤜🤛

Do u have to do A1 before A2 or can you just go straight to A2?

@MotoEcosse

2 жыл бұрын

You can just go straight onto the A2 providing you're old enough. 🤜🤛