Getting my restricted soon, is there anything I should know?

[bikerannie]

Hi guys,
I'm going to book my restricted soon and wondered if there were any tips out there? I have no idea what to expect...
Cheers
Annie

[haydes55]

Hi Annie

Just make sure you can do U turns, hill starts and ride smooth.

Double check every light on your bike works, tires have tread and WoF and Rego are up to date.

Relax, don't break the rode code and you'll pass.

[The Reibz]

Stop at stopsigns
Indicate
Don't exceed carpark speedlimit
Do a uturn without putting feet on the ground

Do the above things and you will pass

[Stirts]

They also watch very closely if you are looking ... over accentuate your head movements so it is very clear to them that you are looking out for hazards etc.

Oh and good luck!!

[bikerannie]

Thanks guys! What's the carpark speed limit??


Stop at stopsigns
Indicate
Don't exceed carpark speedlimit
Do a uturn without putting feet on the ground

Do the above things and you will pass

[bikerannie]

And also, how does it even work? Do they follow u in a car with a headpiece? And what if they lose u at traffic lights and things?

[The Reibz]

And also, how does it even work? Do they follow u in a car with a headpiece? And what if they lose u at traffic lights and things?

Yep, your on to it. They won't lose you. Probably best not to lane spilt lol

I don't know about Tauranga but up here a rediculous percentage of people fail because they go to fast in the carpark as they are leaving for the test. Probably best not to go over 20kph

[bikerannie]

Wow people fail as they leave?? Rough. And I will make sure not to lane split lol

[Stirts]

Do they follow u in a car with a headpiece? And what if they lose u at traffic lights and things?

Those headpiece thing-a-me-whots-its are farking useless. They failed to work both for my Restricted and Full. Don't worry, the testers understand and they always state what you need to do if the head piece fails. If they don't, then ask. They do follow you in the car. And again they should explain what you need to do if they lose you.

[Hitcher]

Make sure your clutch and brake levers are covered by your hands at all times.

[Stevee2]

Don't cut corners too close, don't speed! Use both brakes as you stop. I was told several different things about 1 foot down vs 2 feet down. I went 1 foot down and rear brake on which was no issue.

Good luck!

[TheDemonLord]

+1 to all the advice

Other generic advice - keep your comments about other drivers to yourself, be super vigilant about hazards and point out hazards to your tester (as in 'I'm slowing down as I can see a postie van delivering mail - he might pull out suddenly')

No Wheelies or Stoppies, stay rubber side down, and don't try and get your knee down round a roundabout (Sorry QkChick - I was having fun as I had passed!)

[neels]

Confidence makes a big difference, helps a lot if you look like you know what you're doing.

My son turned up for his on a miserable southerly day in the pissing rain, test took 20mins and the tester said he'd pretty much passed just by turning up in that weather, as long as he didn't fall of or break any road rules.

[oneblackflag]

This thread has many experiences others have gone through on the test, couple years worth ;) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154446-Restricted-license-test-I-m-looking-for-recent-experiences?highlight=restricted+test

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hi guys,
I'm going to book my restricted soon and wondered if there were any tips out there? I have no idea what to expect...
Cheers
Annie

Best of luck you!

[f2dz]

Just stop on the side of the road until they catch up but remember to indicate when stopping and taking off again.

Don't forget to do head checks when moving off also.

[catharsis]

I finally got around to doing mine a couple of weeks ago.
It was really easy. There was absolutely nothing to worry about.
My test started at 7am so got there a few minutes early. I was worried about low visibility but it was fine.
The ear piece was a bit annoying after a while but it was clear enough to hear all the instructions from the tester.
I did my test at Northcross so to begin with we went down lots of suburban streets, headed down about 5 or 6 dead end streets and performed u-turns at the end. Lots of T intersections and a round-about etc. Just basic every day riding. Then on to a high speed zone for 10 mins, one more u-turn. Then a T intersection onto a busy street with a hazard ID after that. I basically just had to show him where the hazards where (they were everywhere at 7:30am on East Coast Rd) then back to base.
It was really simple and easy.
I have ridden every day for about 2 years (I don't have a car so I ride from the Hillcrest on the North Shore to Mt Eden every day for work) so the test was a lot easier than my daily commute.
Just stay upright, keep smooth control of your bike and don't ride like an idiot. If you do that you will fly through it.

[skinman]

Must repeat..make sure everything works

I had a sticking rear brake switch..so had to make another appointment..expensive switch that.

I lost my tester at a traffic light but as he dissappeared the voice in my ear said "return to base" lol

[Juniper]

Going to sit mine soon!! Thinking either this weekend or next week. eeeeek

[slofox]

Be sure to let us know how you get on Annie.

[Big Dog]

Hi guys,
I'm going to book my restricted soon and wondered if there were any tips out there? I have no idea what to expect...
Cheers
Annie

Biggest tip I have is: To remember this is not the end of your learning.

You are only supposed to demonstrate you are aware of the rules, can apply them and have sufficient skill to do so with slightly less restrictions than you had as a "learner".

The hard part is remembering this is only the beginning if a long journey into learning, knowledge and for some self discovery.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[arcane12]

Biggest tip I have is: To remember this is not the end of your learning.

You are only supposed to demonstrate you are aware of the rules, can apply them and have sufficient skill to do so with slightly less restrictions than you had as a "learner".

The hard part is remembering this is only the beginning if a long journey into learning, knowledge and for some self discovery.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Heh, reminds me of that add.

Yes, being able to throw away that bit of yellow plastic that slowed you down is a fine restriction to lift (and the only one these days).

I found going for a good 30 minutes/1hour ride around before hand got me into the right state of mind, and it's all about confidence (and those pesky road rules).