mod 2 test fail
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:14 pm
Hello, just want to ask a few peoples opinions. i was taking my mod 2 test in an area i don't know and was asked to take the next left. Unaware of how far the next turn was and i couldn't visibly see it i proceeded with a right life saver and mirror check and went to move out round 2 cyclists. as i got level with the 1st cyclist i saw the opening to the turning ahead. i felt i had enough time and applied gentle pressure on the break mirror checked, indicated, life saver and moved back into the center of my lane as it looked safe to do so. I then proceeded to turn left at the junction like previously asked. after the test was finished i got 2 minors and a serious. the examiner said to me i got a serious because it looked like the cyclist slowed down and could have possibly become unsteady and therefore was a fail. i explained what was going through my head at the time and i explained my reasons. he said that yes i indicated and used all my mirrors safely but regardless of all that the cyclist appeared to slow down. He said i should have just carried on past the cyclists and ignored the turn left request and he would have directed me a different route. i just want to hear a few peoples opinions to help me in future. i just don't understand how he can say yes i acted safely after i realized the junction was there but is still a fail. i feel the cyclist would have acted like that weather i pulled along side saw the junction and then decided to carry on round then. i feel a little hard done by i suppose.
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