Mod2 lesson advice

[Jag_NE]

Hello all. Mod1 passed and now looking to start my Mod2.

I did the cbt and mod1 with a local school where I live and I really rate the guys who run it. The dilemma I have is that the test centre they use is a city that is very unfamiliar to me. On the other hand, where I work (opposite direction) it is a different test centre and with a road network that I am much more familiar with. Would you recommend I stick with my current school and persevere with unfamiliar roads (which won’t help with test day nerves) or take a risk on a new school but with roads that I know much better? Obviously I’d take the lessons before or after work. I’m aware I might be overthinking this...

Thanks in advance.

[TheInternet]

Whichever you go with it's helpful to have been along the test routes a couple of times to avoid any gotchas. Beyond that, the familiar roads might lead to complacency because you think you know it all, whereas a fresh area might help you rely more on the signage/markings better. Either way I wouldn't be concerned if you've been prepped properly. It's not hard (IMO), especially for a competent driver.

[Krikkit]

TheInternet said:

Whichever you go with it's helpful to have been along the test routes a couple of times to avoid any gotchas. Beyond that, the familiar roads might lead to complacency because you think you know it all, whereas a fresh area might help you rely more on the signage/markings better. Either way I wouldn't be concerned if you've been prepped properly. It's not hard (IMO), especially for a competent driver.

Agree with this completely.

I'd also say that if you've found instructors you like then why change?

I did my mod2 recently, and I knew about 50% of the roads that they took us through as sample routes. To be honest it wasn't any easier to learn on the known roads as the machine and techniques were so unfamiliar.

[DuckSauce]

I'd stick with the instructors, if they are any good, you'll do your road rides around the test route anyway, so you'll get to know the roads.
I couldn't tell you which roads I rode on for my test, I was too busy concentrating on not falling off, hitting anything and remembering my shoulder checks !

[Patrick Star]

DuckSauce said:

I'd stick with the instructors, if they are any good, you'll do your road rides around the test route anyway, so you'll get to know the roads.
I couldn't tell you which roads I rode on for my test, I was too busy concentrating on not falling off, hitting anything and remembering my shoulder checks !

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Did mine last year,good instruction is much more important than knowing the routes backwards.

[Justatwist]

I didn’t know the area at all for my mod 2 and it was something that I worried about beforehand. However, I think it helped on the day as it meant that I was paying extra attention for signs etc instead of possibly being lulled into a false sense of security on being on roads I already knew.

[CallorFold]

Took mine on completely unknown roads last year. It did add to the nerves a bit as there was various one way systems and roundabouts with unusual lane structures due to road works etc. but to be fair, ultimately it didn't make much difference on the day.

My instructor did give me a quick whip round the local area before we landed at the test centre and pointed out some signs and speed limit changes I might've otherwise missed and that did help in the test.

If you're happy with the instructor I think I'd stick with it

[Jag_NE]

Thanks guys. That’s a consensus!

[Spanna]

Justatwist said:

I didn’t know the area at all for my mod 2 and it was something that I worried about beforehand. However, I think it helped on the day as it meant that I was paying extra attention for signs etc instead of possibly being lulled into a false sense of security on being on roads I already knew.

I did mine 5 years ago, the test was on either completely unkown roads or some I’d driven on once or twice. I agree that it didn’t hinder and probably helped due to paying more attention, especially to signs etc.

[JamesD74]

Patrick Star said:

DuckSauce said:

I'd stick with the instructors, if they are any good, you'll do your road rides around the test route anyway, so you'll get to know the roads.
I couldn't tell you which roads I rode on for my test, I was too busy concentrating on not falling off, hitting anything and remembering my shoulder checks !

This'
Did mine last year,good instruction is much more important than knowing the routes backwards.

And another. My instructor made sure we knew the routes roughly during Mod 2 training and that we were aware of any potential problem areas on the routes.

[Bungleaio]

I did my mod 2 in a city I've been driving in for 20 years. I went on so many roads that I'd never been on before on the training and test that I could have been anywhere.

It looks like the decision is made but stick with the instructors you know. Good luck with the training and test.

[Jag_NE]

Bungleaio said:

I did my mod 2 in a city I've been driving in for 20 years. I went on so many roads that I'd never been on before on the training and test that I could have been anywhere.

It looks like the decision is made but stick with the instructors you know. Good luck with the training and test.

Thanks mate. Looking forward to it.