Tips needed

**Oakie** · 27th April 2005, 15:39

Originally Posted by alucard_draken

What kind of BS is that? It's never matterd what speed you go over rails just what angle. Go figure, glad I got my licence in the states Gods only know how many things would have failed me if I took it here because the tester is a fuckwit.

Back then in 1978 and it may still be that case, you had to slow down for railway crossings in built up areas (in case you hit the guy who walked infront of the train waving the red flag I guess).

It was also suspected in Oamaru that it was policy to fail us young 'uns first time around so they used any excuse they could find ... (or perhaps we were all bad drivers). Anyhow, second time around I slowed to whatever it was supposed to be (20 mph?) over the line and I got my license.

**Sutage** · 27th April 2005, 20:43

You can actually get a ticket for putting your feet down by a traffic cop. "Not in control of your motorcycle". Wouldnt put ya feet down

**Ixion** · 27th April 2005, 22:51

Incidentally, if you want a sneak peek at what the examiner will be marking you on (with the actual forms they use to mark you against), go Here

There's a couple of sneaky ones in there, worth reading through

**v.ros`** · 28th April 2005, 09:50

wow

thanx alot guys. really appreciate the tips as well as that link to the test papers.

Thanx

**FEINT** · 28th April 2005, 11:39

let us know how it goes tomorrow!

you will be fine! relax!

**StoneChucker** · 28th April 2005, 14:41

Originally Posted by FEINT

let us know how it goes tomorrow!

you will be fine! relax!

Don't worry too much mate. But I know the feeling, no matter what the test I always get nervous. Right after you pass, you'll see that there was no reason to worry.

Still, I know nothing we say will combat those nerves

To some extent, just relax and ride safely like you usually do.
Remember, the examiner is nervous too (hmm, actually he's not, but yeah...)

Good Luck

Let us know ey?

**pommie girl** · 28th April 2005, 22:09

Originally Posted by Ixion

Incidentally, if you want a sneak peek at what the examiner will be marking you on (with the actual forms they use to mark you against), go Here

There's a couple of sneaky ones in there, worth reading through

Great info - but I've got a question - what does it mean 'Turning Right/Left Unburdened'??

**Ixion** · 28th April 2005, 22:36

Originally Posted by pommie girl

Great info - but I've got a question - what does it mean 'Turning Right/Left Unburdened'??

Blowed if I know. Any ideas, anyone. Lee Rusty, you know what that means?

**v.ros`** · 29th April 2005, 05:29

Hi people again..

last question before i sit for my license.... ooo i feel sif its my bloody university exam...

anyways.... what side of the road are you suppose to ride in... left hand track or the right hand track. Not sure even after reading the road code...

I thought its the right as you will be visible to onlookers while the road code sort of says always keep left (maybe they meant if you are a slow rider and keepng a large que of traffic waiting behind you...)

So anyone who have written their tests recently know where exact am i suppose to position my bike..???

Regards

**sparrow_34** · 29th April 2005, 07:07

Good luck with the test, you have a nice day for it. Try to stay inline with the right hand wheel track of the cages or thereabouts. Use your common sense and try to relax. All the best.

**pommie girl** · 29th April 2005, 08:09

Originally Posted by v.ros`

Hi people again..

anyways.... what side of the road are you suppose to ride in... left hand track or the right hand track. Not sure even after reading the road code...

Pretty sure (like 95%) you're supposed to ride in the right hand side wheel track of the vehicle in front - thought it did say that somewhere in the road code for bikes.

Good luck - let us know how it all goes - would be good to get some hints for my full test in July!

**v.ros`** · 29th April 2005, 14:07

YEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

i passed my full license test... it was only like 40 minutes and the dude didnt even ask me for those obstacles or anything like that...

its pretty easy... i rode mostly on the left side of the road as there wasnt alot of traffic and on an open road (coutnry roads) since the speed is high... its good to ride on the left hand side of the road...

its pretty easy... made sure i indicated all the time properly and am jsut over the moon that now i can legally ride my 600

Good luck to everyone whose gonna write their test soon...

Regards