Brayden takes the A2 restrictor off

POSTED: 22/05/2022

STEPPING UP

Our very own Brayden Quinn (Digital Marketing Assistant & Content Lead) here at Maidstone Honda recently took his full A licence test. Ahead of his test he underwent some training with the fantastic Medway & Mid Kent Motorcycle Training school who are based in Aylesford, Kent.

Today we will be following Brayden's journey to secure his full licence so others know what to expect when doing their Mod 1 and Mod 2 tests!

Note: We currently have a fantastic step-up motorcycling offer. When you take training with Medway & Mid Kent Motorcycle Training and pass, you'll receive £500 off a new Honda motorcycle at Maidstone Honda.

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Step One: Warm-Up

With Medway & Mid Kent Motorcycle Training, you can choose exactly how much training you think is necessary before taking your Mod 1 and Mod 2 exams. The training for Mod 1 commences at the Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club, Hall Road, Aylesford, ME20 7QS where Mid Kent has a practise area. The Mod 1 training goes through the exam from beginning to end, allowing the rider to really grasp each manoeuvre before moving on to the next. The team are incredibly good at supporting riders and helping to grow their confidence in preparation for their test, as well as answering any questions they may have and providing tips that will allow riders to have confidence during their tests.

Step Two: Mod 1

When it was time for Brayden to take the first part of his tests, naturally nerves had started to set in while he was ready and waiting to go at the Gillingham DVSA Driving Test Centre. Dave from Mid Kent was supportive and reassuring about everything, allowing Brayden to calm his nerves before getting onto the motorcycle. As previously practised with Mid Kent Training, Brayden went through each component of the test:

Stands & manual handling
Slalom
Figure of eight
Slow ride
U-turn
Cornering
Controlled stop
Circuit ride
Emergency stop
Avoidance (controlled swerve)

After successful completion of these motorcycle manoeuvres, Brayden received good news and confirmation that he could now move on to his Mod 2 test.

Step Three: Mod 2

The time had come for Brayden to take his Mod 2 test which is an on-the-road examination, this time in Tunbridge Wells. Brayden's nerves were growing rapidly again, but the Mid Kent team who were on-hand were reassuring and calming, preparing Brayden for the test ahead on the road with a dedicated examiner.

Mid Kent Training packs a huge amount of helpful knowledge into your training in order to prepare you fully for the tests and Brayden's training instructor, Dave, had included various routes the test examiner could take, highlighted road signs to be wary of and safe places to stop so he was fully prepared for his tests.

...and thanks to this A-class training, Brayden concluded his Friday afternoon with the fantastic achievement of his full A licence.

A word from Brayden

"Thank you Medway & Mid Kent Motorcycle Training for all the support you provided me with. My overall experience was great and the training and knowledge shared was immaculate.

A huge thanks to Dave for continuing to calm my nerves and making the test feel more natural and less pressured.

On a side note, Midkent Training definitely should buy Dave a new Rebel 500, he deserves it!"

Medway & Mid Kent Motorcycle Training

Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club, Hall Road, Aylesford, ME20 7QS


01622 720774

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You'll receive £500 off a NEW Honda motorcycle (from Maidstone Honda) if you learn through Mid Kent Motorcycle Training. For more information on this offer please contact us here at Maidstone Honda directly on 01622 713950

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