Help to get a Loser off the road!

[Str8 Jacket]

Im sitting my restricted this arvo after having my learners for almost a year now! Ive got the L plate bolted on my bike (first time in 10 months) and everythings sweet bike-wise but to be honest Im more than a little nervous and would really like some advice. What's the tester going to be looking for, I know about both feet on the ground at stop signs and not speeding etc but what about the little things?! Im really worried that im gonna make a wrong turn or something, would you be failed for making a wrong turn?

[phoenixgtr]

Calm down. Breathe. Relax.

It's ok.

No you won't be failed for making a wrong turn. I tried to on my test and the guy honked his horn so I knew I was going the wrong way.

[thatHurt]

I know about both feet on the ground at stop signs

Funny how they teach different things, different countries. Oz they teach the "ready position" whan stopped i.e. left foot down, right foot back brake, first gear, clutch in, ready to move off in an emergency.

Me I use both depending.

[Squeak the Rat]

Hey, you'll be fine. Don't stress about it......

A couple of pointers in a recent post http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28937&highlight=restricted, with link to another (FAQ?) post inside!

If you mean you're worried about turning down the wrong street, as long as you make the turn correctly (road position, indicators etc) then it isn't a concern. I turned down the wrong street on my full, no problem at all.

All the best!

PS - exaggerate your head movements. They need to know you are looking in the mirror or at hazards.

[Hitcher]

They will follow you in a car. If you're going from the Tory Street site, dollars to donuts you'll go up to the carpark behind the Newtown Park stadium to do your tricks.

Stop at all signposted intersections, use your indicator as necessary. Obey the speed limit. Do regular visible head checks into your mirrors. There is a roundabout to go around on your return at the top end of the Newtown main street. Use your indicators appropriately.

"Tricks" generally comprise a mix of slow turns, circles in both directions, figure-eights, etc. He will also simulate an emergency stop from about 70kmh. Don't overcook your rear brake. Or fall off.

Make sure you cover the clutch lever at all times.

Good luck!

[Str8 Jacket]

Calm down. Breathe. Relax.

It's ok.

No you won't be failed for making a wrong turn. I tried to on my test and the guy honked his horn so I knew I was going the wrong way.

Yay, ive really been stressing about that. Ive almost smoked a whole packet of ciggies since 7am, they help with the breathe, calm and relaxing...

[Drum]

Afterwards you'll wonder what you were worrying about!

Obey all the road rules and you'll be alright. You wont fail for making a wrong turn (unless there is a sign telling you not to!).

Feet down at stops, exaggerate head movements (looking aorund all the time).
Keep below the speed limit. Indicate all turns and lane changes. Indicate when leaving a roundabout. Dont tailgate, dont cut anyone off, and obviously no lane splitting etc.

And most important:

RELAX

[kiwifruit]

it will be a breeze :)
stay relaxed
dont speed, make sure you stop at stop signs and indicate 6 seconds (3 at give ways)
don't cut corners, i got points off for "cutting the corner" when turning right.
Just ride well like you know you can, you will be fine.
The instuctor is not out to fail you, quite the opposite.
Good luck! :D

[Str8 Jacket]

They will follow you in a car. If you're going from the Tory Street site, dollars to donuts you'll go up to the carpark behind the Newtown Park stadium to do your tricks.



Im doing it in Kilbirnie, most likely around the water front up through the airport.

Am praying that the rain stays away!

[WickedOne]

Just take it easy and be calm and you will be sweet!!!:yes:

[Drum]

..........you'll go up to the carpark behind the Newtown Park stadium to do your tricks............


Not sure if they still get you to do tricks for your restricted anymore.
At least they didnt for me - just a ride around for 20 to 30 mins.

[crashe]

Take a few deep breathes in and then let them out...
do that a few times..

OK feeling better.... good


If the tester is in a car, just keep an eye on your mirror as he/she will indicate to you which way you are to turn in plenty of time...

Make sure you indicate and make sure you turn the indicator off.

Indicate at roundabouts... especially just just before exiting them.

If coming up to lights and they turn ORANGE.. then stop safely, as some can fail you...

Keep to the correct speed limit.

Make sure you have your license on you as the tester will be asking to see it.
Be polite to the tester and chat but not too overly friendly to them.. lol.

If you are meeting the tester in a big carpark... indicate even getting out of there... lol.

Take a deep breathe and let it out just before you take off on your test.

YOU will be fine and pass it with flying colours...

[snuffles]

I'll bring the reflectorised jacket for safety.....

[u4ea]

:yes: .........may the :grouphug: kb force be with you...........you will be fine........i did mine in the pouring rain ,cant keep a good woman down,you will pass:ride: :niceone:

[Str8 Jacket]

Be polite to the tester and chat but not too overly friendly to them.. lol.



So the G-String bikini is not a good idea then?

[Rosie]

Good luck! :2thumbsup

[Wasp]

Just breathe, you'll be fine.

Mind you my tester was more lenient cos it ment he could get home earlier...

[Drum]

Also take something with your address on it (like a bill or something), so you can get your new (temporary) license issued.

Bike all warranted and rego'd ??

[Mental Trousers]

Just relax, pay attention to what the tester says and try to do things to the letter. Like any other time you ride, one of the worst things you can do is be really nervous when you get on the bike cos nervous = mistakes. So chill. You'll be fine.

[crashe]

So the G-String bikini is not a good idea then?

NUP.........

[Str8 Jacket]

Also take something with your address on it (like a bill or something), so you can get your new (temporary) license issued.

Bike all warranted and rego'd ??

Do youo reckon they'd pay my power bill if I bring it?... But thanks for that, didnt think about that!

Yep bike all regoed and warranted.

[XP@]

Good Luck :-)

Don't worry too much if it rains, they may just pass you because they feel sorry for you. I think the only reason I passed my full test was because it was snowing!

[skelstar]

Keep eye on mirrors always. Just know that after the test youll be wondering what you were worried about. Its a laugh.

[The_Dover]

Have a joint and chill before you go.

[Mental Trousers]

Technically, getting you off the road would mean getting you on a racetrack. You know there's the Clubman class, Street Stock class 150's etc?? I've seen you on a track and I know you'd love racing. Maybe take the beasty KR racing when you upgrade (due soon no doubt)??

[mstriumph]

Make sure to go to the loo just before rocking up for the test .... have heard that some gals seem to find anxiety brings on a need to pee part way thru.

------- oh - and SMILE :yes: dunno why but it seems to help!

good luck gal!!!

DON'T FORGET TO TELL US HOW YOU GET ON?

[Kendog]

Hey Hels, you'll be fine. I actually ended up having a smoke with the instructor dude before all of my tests, he was a crack up. He did comment on one thing to me about my position on the road and at intersections, ie not being in car blind spots and at intersections not to be too far left or right in my lane, due to cars that cut in on you (being a keen biker himself, he was very wise and kewl!). So maybe take note of things like that too. Oh and also be aware of potential hazards, like crest of hills, parked cars, kids etc incase they ask you to describe some. You'll be fine babe, just tell him you're nervous and they may allow a little for being tense. Good luck, let us know how you do!!
Mrs KD

[Wasp]

aww you poor thing you :hug:. dont stress, you'll be fine, i left work and went for a ride an hour before my test because i couldnt concentrate.

[sels1]

Good luck Hels

[Rashika]

..i left work and went for a ride an hour before my test because i couldnt concentrate.
that is actually a really good idea...gets you into the mood of riding before you have to sit the test.

Good luck! ;)

[Str8 Jacket]

Technically, getting you off the road would mean getting you on a racetrack. You know there's the Clubman class, Street Stock class 150's etc?? I've seen you on a track and I know you'd love racing. Maybe take the beasty KR racing when you upgrade (due soon no doubt)??

Yep, as long as I pass today I'll have my full by the end of the year and am looking to get an SV650 and keep the KR for street stock racing, which I hope to get into smetime next year.

[skelstar]

Wasp: is that like wacking off before a date so you'll enjoy her company? :)

[SpeedyGirl]

Thinking happy thoughts up to ya babe!!! Best of luck!:rockon:

[Deano]

Good luck mate - you'll be sweet !!

[Kendog]

A good way to relax also is to SMILE while you are riding.:) Sounds stupid and looks even stupider, but does work. I do it when someone cuts me off, pulls out in front of me, looks at me weirdly.......... :rofl:
Mrs KD

[Str8 Jacket]

I do it when someone cuts me off, pulls out in front of me, looks at me weirdly.......... :rofl:
Mrs KD

haha, I usually blast the airhorns and raise the finger, best be not doing that today. Doubt the tester would find it amusing! Shouldnt have a problem smiling, I usually do that when im nervous!

[James Deuce]

You go girl (does best unco-ordinated Oprah impression)!

[slimjim]

fuck it,, take a drink with you ,, and just before you go for the test ,, offer them one with you, and drop a fifty,, twenty use to work,, but since tv cauight them out ,you need a fifty:nono: :yawn: o well there is always next year:nya: :whocares:

[Fatjim]

In the words of the marketing gods.

Just do it.

And don't scare the shit out of the tester with your airhorns!

[Colapop]

First - Good luck
Second here's (http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/59.html) the fact sheet for a full lisence test (LTSA) I suppose if you follow this you can't go wrong?

[poorbastard]

Good luck the tests a piece of piss just ride within the road rules and you will be fine.

[Aaron]

I know about both feet on the ground at stop signs...
?!? Are you suppose to do that? Didn't think twice about it when I sat my full a month ago. Don't know the rules, but honestly, I'd be more impressed if you only used one foot and kept the other on the peg. Why, simply it demonstrates you have control over the bike, are able to maintain balance, and most of all, are confident in your ability.

I'm very cautious of bikers who rest with both feet down and pull away with both feet in the air, like they're trying to keep balanced while acclerating. Give 'em a wide berth.

Don't do what I do and balance with no feet, that might come off as over confident ;)


Im really worried that im gonna make a wrong turn or something, would you be failed for making a wrong turn?
LOL, I took two wrong turns and missed three on my recent test. It's all good. If nothing else you get to demonstrate heaps of perfect u-turns :D

Good luck, or if you've already sat it, how'd it go?

[Ixion]

You don't have to put both feet down, but it is often suggested as a good idea on the test because it clearly shows that you have indeed come to a dead stop. If you put one foot down the tester may not see it.

I have heard that taking a wrong turn is no problem, but if yoiu actually LOSE the tester you will be failed (a) because you can't finish the test , and (b) because it shows you were not using your mirrors.

A hint I've seen also is to deliberately misalign your mirrors so you are forced to move your head to look in them. Once again, making it plain to the tester what you are doing. If you can see in the mirrors just by rolling your eyes , the tester cannot see that you are doing it.

[Aaron]

I have heard that taking a wrong turn is no problem, but if yoiu actually LOSE the tester you will be failed (a) because you can't finish the test , and (b) because it shows you were not using your mirrors.
Good point.


A hint I've seen also is to deliberately misalign your mirrors so you are forced to move your head to look in them. Once again, making it plain to the tester what you are doing. If you can see in the mirrors just by rolling your eyes , the tester cannot see that you are doing it.
This probably applies more cruisers than sports bikes, where you've got to move your head as well as tuck in an elbow just to get some sort of idea what's behind you.

Sore back after riding > 1 hour :angry:
Mirrors don't work :crazy:
Freak'n expensive if you drop it :nono:

Sport bikes FTW :headbang:

[crashe]

and so??????????????????????

We are all waiting to hear the good news...

Or has she passed her test and gone skivving off on a long ride....

come on girl we are all waiting to hear...:whistle:

[Paul in NZ]

I'm thinking of saving up my 3,000th post to say congrats and...

d'oh!

Too late ;-)

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks Paul, lol.

Well I passed,and yes it was a peice of piss. I had an earpeice and he would even tell me when to change gear! Started at Kilbirnie bowling club went up evans bay parade, through the airport up that road through Kilbirnie to Newtown and then stopped just of the top of Constable St and that was it. Apparently I sped a little, but all else was good. Top bloke he was.

Thanks to everyone for the good luck, I was sooo nervous I thought I was going to throw up!

[merv]

Apparently I sped a little, but all else was good.

Thanks to everyone for the good luck, I was sooo nervous I thought I was going to throw up!

You wouldn't speed would ya?

Anyway good on you.

Might see you on a ride sometime then legally without the L plate. Been a bit busy to make KB rides lately - had two weeks away with the dirt bikes after Easter and off to Aus for the next couple of weekends.

[crashe]

congratulations on passing.... I knew you would... tis so easy to do.

[Kendog]

Congrats, never doubted ya!! So does that mean I can un-cross my fingers and toes now?
Mrs KD

[Str8 Jacket]

So does that mean I can un-cross my fingers and toes now?
Mrs KD

Not until I say... :nono:

[Wasp]

haha congratulations, told ya it'd be easy, but i can understand being nervous..

see you on the road then? say this weekend?

[Hawkeye]

Congrats :clap: :banana: :woohoo: :ride: :woohoo: :banana: :clap:

[OMG]

Congrats Hels, well done.

[Colapop]

Oooo SV650?? Bags I get a ride... (I'll get in before Poos wants to wheelie it!!)

[Str8 Jacket]

Oooo SV650?? Bags I get a ride... (I'll get in before Poos wants to wheelie it!!)

Got at least another 3 months before I can get my full, even then I'll have to save up for a bit. I bet you'll have your bike first and I bags ridng that! :blah:

[Colapop]

When...

I'll just keep my fniggers crossed...

:wait:


:wait:



:scooter:

[Indiana_Jones]

Look in the mirror before you do your test, take a deep breath and then say 'It's show time!' :D

-Indy

[Colapop]

"Where'd who gooooo?"

[Hitcher]

Well done Hells. You passed, as predicted. Have you done anything "ceremonial" with your L plate? Mine is prominently place on my home office wall.

[Wasp]

im still tryin to figure out the best way to ignite mine, and im waiting on a camera so all can enjoy.

[Str8 Jacket]

Well done Hells. You passed, as predicted. Have you done anything "ceremonial" with your L plate? Mine is prominently place on my home office wall.

Hey, now theres an idea! I might just keep it along with my suzuki badge from when I worte the GN of. Be funny to look back in years to come...

[Indiana_Jones]

"Where'd who gooooo?"

"Yeeeeehaaaaaaa, Jester's dead!"

-Indy

[Str8 Jacket]

im still tryin to figure out the best way to ignite mine, and im waiting on a camera so all can enjoy.

I have some pre-mix petrol and oil for a weed eater at home, would that do?

[Wasp]

hmmm could be a goer, its either that, explosives or using the exhaust heat to do it.....

[cowpoos]

Thanks Paul, lol.

Well I passed,and yes it was a peice of piss. I had an earpeice and he would even tell me when to change gear! Started at Kilbirnie bowling club went up evans bay parade, through the airport up that road through Kilbirnie to Newtown and then stopped just of the top of Constable St and that was it. Apparently I sped a little, but all else was good. Top bloke he was.

Thanks to everyone for the good luck, I was sooo nervous I thought I was going to throw up!
well done doll.....now burn that dam plate ya never use....or give it to jimbo600.....coz he's a squid!

[Wasp]

hey theres the other option, we could stick it to poo's back when hes not looking.... :shifty:

[phoenixgtr]

Well done Hells. I told ya there was nothing to worry about. You'll have to get out on more rides now :yes:

[DevoDave]

Funny how they teach different things, different countries. Oz they teach the "ready position" whan stopped i.e. left foot down, right foot back brake, first gear, clutch in, ready to move off in an emergency.

Me I use both depending.

I would say very strange in deed, I went throught the Hendon School of Vehicle control (UK cops) the ready position is to use the hand brake on the final few feet/inches of stoping, brake foot to the ground, gear foot ready for the quick changes as you move off.

[gamgee]

Look in the mirror before you do your test, take a deep breath and then say 'It's show time!' :D

-Indy

haha especially cause your never going to act as nanaish as when you've got an ex cop sitting on your tail :blip:

[John Banks]

Good stuff, Str8 :woohoo:

[James Deuce]

Nice one shorty!

Your shout.

[Str8 Jacket]

Nice one shorty!

Your shout.


IM SHOUTING NOW!


Does that count? :blah:

[Insanity_rules]

Congrats Hel's, good on yer! Glad to hear that you bowled it over. I got two months to go for mine and you give me hope that I wont make a complete balls up of it.

[Mental Trousers]

Good on ya.

I suggest you keep your L plate and when you go racing on the 150 you register using the letter L for your race number.

[Str8 Jacket]

Good on ya.

I suggest you keep your L plate and when you go racing on the 150 you register using the letter L for your race number.

Really?! Though if your not having me on im not to sure if I'd want L as a race number... L = Loser I want to (eventually) be winning!

[WickedOne]

Thanks Paul, lol.

Well I passed,and yes it was a peice of piss. I had an earpeice and he would even tell me when to change gear! Started at Kilbirnie bowling club went up evans bay parade, through the airport up that road through Kilbirnie to Newtown and then stopped just of the top of Constable St and that was it. Apparently I sped a little, but all else was good. Top bloke he was.

Thanks to everyone for the good luck, I was sooo nervous I thought I was going to throw up!

Awesome, well done!!!

[Mental Trousers]

Really?! Though if your not having me on im not to sure if I'd want L as a race number... L = Loser I want to (eventually) be winning!

heh, I doubt they'd let you use a letter anyway. But it's worth a try!! And L isn't for loser, it's for lovely, luscious, lunatic ...... scratch that last one lol.

[mstriumph]

...............Well I passed.........................!

Well DONE that girl!!!!!!!!!!!!
:sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: