Having M2 exit next week

[nfq]

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i don't think it's completely irrelevant. if you know the route, you can become familiar with it. being familiar with the route is one less thing to have to worry about, imo.

If you're too familiar you could become lazy and complacent, since you know where everything is, you may not do as many shoulder checks, for example.

That's not what I said at all. You studied for tests in high school and college, why shouldn't this be treated in a similar fashion? After all, it is a test. What I said was it can't hurt to know the route.

Tests are supposed to test your knowledge of a topic or subject, not test your ability to answer or perform on specified questions or tasks. As per Mikbusa, if you can ride everywhere, you can ride the route. If you only prepare for the test and how to ride for the test, then re-evaluate your ability to ride when you're not being tested.

 

[int15]

That's not what I said at all. You studied for tests in high school and college, why shouldn't this be treated in a similar fashion? After all, it is a test. What I said was it can't hurt to know the route.

And how much do you remember about what you learned in high school? Skills and memory are two very different things.

-int15

 

[mikbusa]

again, not what I said at all. see above.

Wasn't talking to you. Was in reply to OP, and I still stand by my opinion that knowing the route shouldn't matter one iota. I knew the area where I was tested, but didn't know the details, and it wouldn't have made a bit of difference. We have to be able to apply our knowledge to whatever situation arises, on the test, daily riding, whenever.

 

[sloggernobber]

Ok bitches knock it off! lmao.
Taking my M2X tomorrow at Aurora and not one of you have told me the route - bitches.
I have been riding in UK for 20 years accident free - but taking the test again with all the bad habits thrown in makes me a tad nervous. I think its more because I don't want to look like a complete tosser after riding all these years.
I have always ridden sports bike style bikes but now bought a Triumph R3 classic with a sit up n beg riding position. Bleedin ell what a difference the riding position makes when turning sharp corners. I wouldn't mind but the previous owner was a big bloater and changed the bars to wide ones which makes it even worse for a short arsed Limey like me.
Still, a roads a road n a turns a turn. I know I will get some points knocked off but I hope I get through - will let you know tomorrow.

 

[Cha0s00100]

I have my on the 8th as well. Good luck, I may see you up there

 

[Cha0s00100]

I should also ask, is it acceptable to weave aggressively to dodge pot holes and such? Or is there a chance they may consider this a sharp or aggressive action as per the exam sheet?

 

[nfq]

I should also ask, is it acceptable to weave aggressively to dodge pot holes and such? Or is there a chance they may consider this a sharp or aggressive action as per the exam sheet?

Make it smooth and have control of the bike, avoiding obstacles, etc, they shouldn't ding you.
Best to ask the examiner this question BEFORE the test, so you know what his/her interpretation of it is. Each examiner is slightly different, some ride as well so they understand and there are some that don't even ride that do evaluate you

 

[sloggernobber]

Passed my M2 exit, phew. Stressed me out for no reason really. Answer to the question above, YES you must move out of track to avoid obstacles. Move out of track and then back to track when safe - he will ding you if you don't. The instructor told me this, if I can remember;
Watch the speed limits - Aurora changes a lot of times.
Avoid obstacles and when safe, move back to track.
Overexagerate moving your head for blind spots.
Its okay to put both feet on the ground at traffic lights as long as he sees a brake light on.
When getting on the highway, if you have to accelerate hard to 110/120km to merge safely, then do it and then bring your speed back to 100km.
Thats about all I could remeber but its basically common sense and all about riding safe.
Good luck Cha0s00100 for tomorrow. ps you will still be riding if its pissing it down - this I know.

 

[sloggernobber]

Just want to say that nfq is right. You should ask any questions before you leave the centre. The instructor I had was Jim who does ride bikes and was perfectly open to any questions.

 

[wandering_bandit]

do they expect you to use hand signals at all?? don't see any comments here about that.

 

[sloggernobber]

No. They only expect hand signals if your bike does not have any signals installed.

 

[Lonelyrider]

did you pass?

 

[Gordon]

The Aurora route is as follows from the test centre;

Right out of the plaza on Henderson Dr.
Right at the lights at Yonge St. (southbound)
Left at Bloomington Road E. (eastbound)
Merge onto the ramp to 404 North (you will be asked to execute a lane change to the middle lane and then back to the right to exit)
Exit Wellington St. E. (westbound)
Left on Bayview (southbound)
Right on Vandorf Side Rd. (westbound)
Left on Industrial Pkwy S. (you will be asked to execute your emergency stop here)
Right on Yonge (northbound)
Left on Henderson Dr.
Left back into the test centre plaza
and your Done...


make sure you exaggerate your head checks on all drive ways on both sides of the street
check your blind spots
mind your speed as the limits change quite often on the route
ensure that you are in the correct blocking position
keep the walkie-talkie volume at max

relax, enjoy the ride and Good Luck!!!

 

[drax666]

For the pull over it was alot of steps. Shoulder check before anything, signal, shoulder check, merge over. Do not stop near a hydrant or anything that poses a hazard. They did expect you to put the kickstand down, and stand up off the bike to show you've stopped it controlled. Again before moving or anything, shoulder checks, signal, shoulder checks, go, merge into lane blocking position and then shoulder check again at the end.

Only thing missing is turn off your signal if you don't have 4-ways... They don't expect you to turn off your bike, so put it in neutral before you drop kickstand for those with the kickstand switch. They will be watching to see if you forget that sort of stuff. Simple things that sometimes go wrong if you are nervous...

 

[Tomo]

Useful info.

I've only been riding in the UK since 2007 so not quite the 20 years but certainly put a few miles under my belt in the time. It concerns me for the same reason as you said. you just don't want to look like a tool when you have already been riding.

Fingers crossed I wont have any trouble but it will be a couple of months at least before I get it done.

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