M2 Exit Test

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Howdy Folks,

Need to complete my M2 exit test and just wondering where other riders went and what their experiences were like.

I would prefer a private course/test ( I know more $$ but I find I do way better )

So any feedback would be great !!

Thanks
 
if you require private lessons to pass so you can get a full M, perhaps you are not ready?
 
It'S $86 and change now. Did mine at Downsview. If you read the M2X thread linked above, you can go straight to the MTO and save a bunch of money.

The M1 Exit course was useful, but I'm glad I went straight to the MTO for the M2 Exit. It's an easy test but keep in mind that they are looking for very specific behaviour, head constantly scanning, one foot down and no foot movement during stops, etc.

You'll be fine if you study the checklist.
 
Did mine in Aurora. If you've been riding for a few years, you'll only fail if you duck waddle.
 
I still have 6 months to get ready before I qualify, and after that, I'll still need to sit out the snowy season. I constantly try to ride as though I am doing the test, just to get into the right habits, but I'm sure I'm going to get caught out for not cancelling my turn signals. It's always the little things...

(edit: and I still have doubts about upshifting to second in an intersection. from the mto's online manual: "If you need to, you may shift gears immediately after your motorcycle is moving, but before it is well into the intersection." )
 
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油井緋色;2325670 said:
Did mine in Aurora. If you've been riding for a few years, you'll only fail if you duck waddle.
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I failed the first time in Aurora for "speeding" on my cbr125... Which I can guarantee that I didn't do 20km/h over as they claimed.

Came off the highway, stopped for a right turn on red light, made the turn, kept an eye on my speedo, might've hit 65 in the 60. They stopped at the light and made the turn and had to catch up a bit which is where the examiner probably looked at the chaser's speedo and claimed I was doing 80... =/

Was pretty bs cause I had my eye on my speedo... But other than that, it was a breeze, went back the next week and passed in a rain storm.
 
PLau said:
I failed the first time in Aurora for "speeding" on my cbr125... Which I can guarantee that I didn't do 20km/h over as they claimed.

Came off the highway, stopped for a right turn on red light, made the turn, kept an eye on my speedo, might've hit 65 in the 60. They stopped at the light and made the turn and had to catch up a bit which is where the examiner probably looked at the chaser's speedo and claimed I was doing 80... =/

Was pretty bs cause I had my eye on my speedo... But other than that, it was a breeze, went back the next week and passed in a rain storm.
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Did you have any other points/dings? I went 80 in a construction zone (40 limit) and only got one ding.
 
I had my phone mounted displaying a speedo app to make sure of my speed.
 
Boots, you'll be fine, I've seen you ride. Just remember bobble head, and the residential area in Barrie where you do the roadside stop was sand covered when I went. Hopefully has been cleared up by now.
 
油井緋色;2325688 said:
Did you have any other points/dings? I went 80 in a construction zone (40 limit) and only got one ding.
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I was going 70 until i saw the posted 50/60 limit which was confusing as i never went there and the route they took me wasnt in the m2x thread

Only got dinged for not changing to the right lane and stopping over the line once due to the yellow light and they were a bit far back.
 
油井緋色;2325688 said:
Did you have any other points/dings? I went 80 in a construction zone (40 limit) and only got one ding.
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From what I remember, 3 other dings.
2 for not checking both ways if the intersection is clear before proceeding on a green.
1 for improper tire track when a lane opened up and closed in 20-30m. I was going to switch tire tracks but had the thought of "Will this guy think I'm swerving in my lane?" and didn't switch tire tracks.

The examiner said that the speeding in that area is why I failed.

Kind of funny that the examiner said "Are you sure you want to take a 125cc bike on the highway?"
 
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suzuki2000 said:
if you require private lessons to pass so you can get a full M, perhaps you are not ready?
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Hence the lessons. Keep up.

Many rider training schools which offer the M1 course also offer a single day M2X course. No test, but they give you a primer on what it will involve, and tips on what to look out for. Not a bad idea if you have some poor habits you want to shake off, or want to know what to give attention to.
 
I did the M2 exit course and test with RTI and I found it useful.

They taught me some stuff on the course that wasn't necessary for the test like group riding.
 
DejaVu said:
I still have doubts about upshifting to second in an intersection. from the mto's online manual: "If you need to, you may shift gears immediately after your motorcycle is moving, but before it is well into the intersection." )
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try working on starting in 2nd if you can get through an intersection in 1st. ;). I wouldn't make it a regular habit, but for the test, could help out, just don't stall :)
 
suzuki2000 said:
try working on starting in 2nd if you can get through an intersection in 1st. ;). I wouldn't make it a regular habit, but for the test, could help out, just don't stall :)
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I'm going to have to disagree with this one. The requirement is that you shouldn't be shifting in an intersection unless it's necessary (due to the the size of the intersection or restrictions of the bike). FIrst, if you actually make an effort to adjust your rate of acceleration through an intersection, most bikes will make it through an average intersection without shifting. You can always get to a point in first gear where you don't accelerate any further until you get across. Second, if you're not right at the front of the line when the light turns, you can short shift anyway. There's no reason to start in second gear. This is another one of those points about the test that people think is irrational and look for ways around it. Instead, accept the requirement - the MTO did NOT develop this test in a vacuum, but with lots of input from professional riders. Be more aware of when you're shifting vs. when you need to shift, and adjust accordingly. If you never try to adjust your habits because you don't think it's possible, you'll never know.
 
suzuki2000 said:
if you require private lessons to pass so you can get a full M, perhaps you are not ready?
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Or perhaps you recognize the value in professional instruction. Or that you don't know everything. Or that riding is a life-long exercise in learning. If you choose not to seek professional instruction because of your ego, there's a good chance you could benefit from it.

Last year I taught someone who had a reasonable record on the track. One of the other students asked why he was taking the course, since he clearly knew what he was doing. "I'm an expert on the track. These guys are experts on the street." Pretty simple. I've been teaching and testing almost 30 years, and I take advice from any expert that I can.
 
DejaVu said:
(edit: and I still have doubts about upshifting to second in an intersection. from the mto's online manual: "If you need to, you may shift gears immediately after your motorcycle is moving, but before it is well into the intersection." )
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Simply ask your examiner before you start your test about how he/she feels about shifting in the middle of an intersection.

When I asked the examiner, the response I got was "Shift when you need to - don't believe everything you read on the internet".

On a cbr125, it is almost impossible to make it through an intersection in first gear. 250s can generally make it.
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