Junctions are one of the biggest reasons riders lose marks on the UK motorcycle Mod 2 test. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to approach junctions safely using the OSM PSL routine, with real on-road examples and the common mistakes that can turn a pass into a fail.
We’ll cover:
Left and right turns
Open and closed junctions
Y junctions
Positioning
Observation and lifesavers
Common Mod 2 faults
How to avoid serious riding faults
Whether you’re taking your motorcycle test soon or just want to improve your road riding, these techniques will help you ride more confidently and safely.
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Ride safe, and good luck with your test!
00:00 Introduction to Mod 2 Junctions & The OSM PSL Routine
00:29 Turning Left: Real-Road Example
01:07 Turning Right at a Closed Junction
01:47 Turning Right from a Major to Minor Road
02:24 Open Junctions Explained
03:10 Navigating Y Junctions Properly
04:44 Common Mistakes That Cause Test Failures
05:14 Faulty Pull-Aways & Stopping on Giveways
05:50 Poor Lane Positioning Errors
06:40 Turning Too Late & Mounting the Curb
06:58 Wide Turns & Crossing into the Wrong Lane
07:47 Leaving Your Indicators On (Minor vs Serious Faults)
08:31 The Issue with Self-Cancelling Signals
09:28 Summary & Final Test Tips
15 Comments
Great vid as always..✌️
Love your content
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Great video bro. Doing my mod 1/2 training atm and would love hear some commentary on when you feel it’s necessary to move into gear 1 and when to stay in 2
I'm worried about my theory test more than my mod 1 and mod 2. I feel like I'm over preparing 😅
Must be hard to find out your content only applies to the potential of 30% of people driving in the left lane globally. ✌️😅
😂 i am now the meme to illustrate nerves hahah
No one drives a bike!
And even if you are turning right and in position three, still need to do lifesaver.
Great content and advice.
I've got my mod 2 motorcycle test tomorrow so fingers crossed 🤞.
Thank you so much for doing a proper video with multiple angles rather than just filming what’s in front, really helpful, maybe film yourself at a roundabout with a drone or something explaining the correct lane and indication, that would be another level of instructional videos. Thanks again all the best
Thank you for the video. I'm having problems turning left on to a main road from a standing start. I'm going wider than I should and almost going in to the wrong lane. But I'll get there with lots of practice. I'm in my 60's and back riding again after a 45 year break on a CBT.
Brother this video is a live saver for me. I just got my first 125 bike yesterday. I will be doing my A2/ A1 tests next year.
I will be looking out for more of your videos
I hate self cancelling signals myself, they cancel when you don't want them to and never cancel when you actually forget.
Great video Dan ! Really informative 👏
You make U turns so effortless how