Practical test for restricted licence?

[accident]

I'm going for restricted lience on the 22 jan and just woundering what do the instructors test the rider on in the pratical test?

[MsKABC]

Have you got a motorcycling road code? It gives a pretty thorough description in there. Can't really remember that well, tbh, must be nappy brain sorry. Otherwise I'm sure you'll find it on the www somewhere ;)

Good luck for your test - I do remember that it was pi$$ easy!

[accident]

thanks I will have alook in the road code again

[Wingnut]

I'm going for restricted lience on the 22 jan and just woundering what do the instructors test the rider on in the pratical test?

Riding ability - Traffic awareness - Obaying road rules etc etc etc

Good luck

[raster]

Turn your head more than you usually would, (exaggerate the movements of your helmit).

Check for things like railway lines and look down the railway lines each way.

STOP at stop signs and put BOTH feet down, don't try and ballance to show how good you are at ballancing the bike, they don't always see that you have stopped from behind.

I was attempting to show I was being very cautious and was told I was too slow.

They will most likely put a earpiece on your ear to tell you what where to go. be familiar with the area, railway crossings, oneway streets lane markings, roadworks etc, even if you just browse the area with google.

When I sat mine I had only ridden a max of 200k's on a bike so was still damn nervious I forgot to do my helmit up, so I just stopped and did it up. If something is not right, just stop and fix it, unless of course your back wheel falls off or something.

Also make sure your bike is legal and all your lights etc are working.
If something is not working the instructor will tell you to book and pay again.
Don't be late or book and pay again.

Where are you booked?

[accident]

AA at west gate shopping centre.

[Big Zappa]

Practice your u-turns, check your blind spots, and try to relax :)

[GOPSTER]

The Ltsa website has a factsheet.
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/motorcycle-r-practical.html

I'm finally going to do mine in the next couple of weeks.

[gixxer-king]

and search the forums. there was an in depth discussion a week back

[s_devo]

Here's a link to a similar discussion gixxer-king was referring to:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87252

Good luck for the 22!

I'm looking to sit my 6R in the next few weeks and want to say thanks to everyone for the postings that help dispell the mystery a bit.

[breakaway]

Make sure you can do U turns without putting your foot down. That's about it really.

[Skunk Control]

Good luck for the 22nd

[sunhuntin]

when going to your test, take a mental note of whats around the area... ped crossings etc, as its likely the tester will make use of those at some stage.

when i sat mine, i noticed there was a couple of busses parked up the road with kids using the crossing. sure enough, the tester took me back that way. i just made sure i slowed enough to stop if needed and leaned waaay forward to see around the bus that was blocking my view of the footpath. same goes for rail way crossings as mentioned [and one i wouldnt have thought of!]

ask before you leave if you are going to be using 100k areas, and if so, what speed are you meant to be doing. i have heard differing reports on this... some testers stick to the 70, others say 100.

make sure bike is at WOF standard and has enough petrol to last [id fill up before you get there, just to be sure]

[klingon]

As mentioned above, it's usually the really basic things that are the key.

- Make sure your bike has everything working as it should (indicators, horn, lights, etc) and a current rego and warrant. And having enough petrol is important!
- Follow all the road rules, and demonstrate clearly to the tester that you are following the rules. At Westgate they will take you through the roundabout near the testing centre, so make sure you indicate correctly (consult your road code if you're unsure).
- Practise a bit of slow-speed riding so you can confidently do a feet-up U-turn, a basic hill start, etc.

When I did my 6R at Westgate I got a tester who didn't like using the ear-pieces so she instructed me to ride in front of her and keep an eye on her indicators in my mirrors. When she indicated, I needed to turn. Depending who your tester is you might use an ear-piece or not.

Whatever system you use, don't be afraid to ask for more info before you start because once you're underway you can't ask more questions. Even with the ear-piece, you can hear them but you can't talk to them.

The main thing is just to relax and ride well, the way I hope you would on any ride!

Good luck & enjoy.

[The Lone Rider]

I had been riding around the South Island for around couple of years on a learners license on a 250cc and 250cc+ bike. From that I had ridden in hills, flats, traffic, groups, etc.. and on hundreds of K in one outing. I'm fairly responsibile and have always eased into things I'm learning - so by basically just riding all the time and not just commuting, and by riding with the confines of the law (or in as so much as riding with the knowledge of exactly what the laws state) I gained a lot of experience.

By the time I sat my restricted bike test, it basically was impossible for me to fail unless I ride recklessly or disobey road rules.

So my advice to you is make sure you CAN ride, and have experience.

When I've done mine, it was basically just cruising around and making turns. They just watch for you to not break the law, and safe practices such as positioning on the road, turning safely.

My only other suggestion is SCOPE OUT THE AREA WHERE THEY MAKE YOU RIDE AROUND SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE AND RIDE AROUND IT!! Even find someone who has sat the test, as testers seem to have a few set routes they use and there may be a few parts of each route that are the same due to there only being one stop sign around or such.