Restricted license test? I'm looking for recent experiences

[f2dz]

Going for my Restricted Test next week. I daily commute into Wellington, practice in streets, and have had full car licence for 6 years. Perfect road record (thus far...). I do constant head checks, indicate, ride on the right of lane.

Some questions though... When you do the U-Turn, can you pull over to set up a full-lock turn? Both feet or one foot on rear/one on ground? Hazards are now in restricted? Rev-matching OK?

Any other tips?

Don't see why not. You are supposed to indicate and pull over to the left then indicate right for 3 seconds before turning anyway so that gives you plenty of time to lock your wheel, if that's how you prefer to do it. I usually find it's easier to go to full lock after you start moving though.

If it's a stop sign I put both feet down. If you're waiting at the lights on a hill then one foot down with one on the brake should be fine.

Not sure about hazard IDing. I didn't do it but I've heard it may be a part of it. Might pay to practice it in case.

Rev-matching should be fine. I did it on my CBTA2 and didn't get picked up on it. Don't see why it wouldn't be allowed.

[Jackpot]

Don't see why not. You are supposed to indicate and pull over to the left then indicate right for 3 seconds before turning anyway so that gives you plenty of time to lock your wheel, if that's how you prefer to do it. I usually find it's easier to go to full lock after you start moving though.

If it's a stop sign I put both feet down. If you're waiting at the lights on a hill then one foot down with one on the brake should be fine.

Not sure about hazard IDing. I didn't do it but I've heard it may be a part of it. Might pay to practice it in case.

Rev-matching should be fine. I did it on my CBTA2 and didn't get picked up on it. Don't see why it wouldn't be allowed.

Cheers. Just want to be mentally prepared. I would rather not lose points if I don't perform the tasks correctly if he/she is having a bad day. Thanks for the feet down advice. I have 10 days to get more U-Turns under my belt but seems width of road/street varies. Now to pray the headset is working...

[f2dz]

Cheers. Just want to be mentally prepared. I would rather not lose points if I don't perform the tasks correctly if he/she is having a bad day. Thanks for the feet down advice. I have 10 days to get more U-Turns under my belt but seems width of road/street varies. Now to pray the headset is working...

Plenty of time. Just take a couple hours on the weekend to try a couple turns on some quiet roads. Generally I've heard that they tend to get people to do more uturns in cul-de-sacs than normal uturns.

When I was practicing I just used carparks at the mall on the weekend and the lines as guides. I also practiced uturns on a few hills, in case the tester wanted to be a dick.

In terms of being mentally prepared, the thing that usually helps me is to start the test knowing that you can ride, knowing that you can pass the test and you'll be preprogrammed from the get go to be less anxious about it all and to perform at your best.

[speeding_ant]

Don't stress - it's easy (mine got cut short, gave me license on the spot). My U-Turn was on 100km/h road. As per road code... pull over to left and stop, indicate, look, turn, go.

It's easier than the car license. It's just like riding your bike with someone yapping in your ear.

[Scubbo]

got my restricted booked for start of april... soonest possible, seems to be a long queue for anyone in south auckland, I needed to do it in penrose if I wanted to sit the test before July?!?

my bike struggles to go past 80ish with me on it or moreso it's very uncomforatable --- i'm OK with doing that on the motorway --- will this be a problem for the test? (not being able to do 100?)

[Jackpot]

Gonna say yes... Maybe (idk if good idea) mention to instructor? Could be worth it but then you may get him/her to judge you

PS - What bike is it?

[weber civic]

Hello learner riders,

I sat my 6R test at North Cross, Auckland early March 2014. They use the EAR PIECE

So the Restricted Test:

Turn up, dude takes my licence
Quick check of bike - lights, indicators, horn, wof, reg
Dude gives me ear piece and tests comms. He jumps in his personal vehicle
We go for a 5 min drive around quiet streets, culdesacs, turns, to make sure I can handle a motorcycle
Next step about 15min, two hazard tests. Dude tells me where to drive and pull over, then tell him what hazards there was
Then a decent ride into an 80k zone, then a U-turn back to North Cross with a few more turns and u-turns, which takes about 20min
Dude tells me I've passed and writes a paper licence. Note, make sure you process your application at an AA prior to the test.

So all up, about 40min. Seemed simple and the guy (older guy, drives a silver bmw) was really nice.

[DIYDan]

Took my 6R practical test in Invercargill a few days ago.

I didn't sleep much the night before, the nerves got the better of me. As I live an hours drive out of town 99% of my on road experience has been in 100kph roads. So I drove into town both evenings before the test to get a bit of practice in.

The week before the test I had a car drive into the back of me while waiting at lights (he swore the lights changed, they didn't), I ran out of fuel 1km from home and lost the adjustment bracket for the back wheel the evening before the test, so had to make one (painted black you can hardly tell).

I turned up at the AA just after lunch to do the paperwork thing. I wore all my bike gear which came with a fluro bib (first time I've worn it).

I had to park my bike around the corner as there were no parks out front, he had me bring it out back where did what looked like a full WOF inspection on the bike.

He gave me an ear piece and radio and started giving me directions while following in a car. I lost him after two turns so stopped so he could catch up.

We went through three give ways, left, right and straight on. Also two stop intersections. Through a round about into a 70kph, then 100kph road.

We then turned into a 70kph road, where he asked me to pull over. Then he just sat in his car, so I got off the bike and went over to him to make sure everything was ok (I was thinking sh*t maybe we hit a 50 zone, I missed the sign, he's probably calling the cops who'll come and take me away). He says "so you've been riding bikes for a while", which I responded "yes all my life". He then says "sign here, this is your temporary license".

All that worry for nothing. Now I've got to wait 18 months to do the full or go up to Christchurch to do the CBTA after 12. 18 months seems like a lifetime, I want a CBR600RR now. I wonder if anyone would notice if I scratched the RR off the side

[resolutionx]

Pretty good test, clear instructions though one direction was a bit early so just got to practice another U-turn!

Was nervous had a few faults but once I got in to the ride I was enjoying it!

Good luck to anyone sitting these tests! The feedback from the instruction is worth the extra money for the CBTA!

No more sexy L plate for me!

[resolutionx]

got my restricted booked for start of april... soonest possible, seems to be a long queue for anyone in south auckland, I needed to do it in penrose if I wanted to sit the test before July?!?

my bike struggles to go past 80ish with me on it or moreso it's very uncomforatable --- i'm OK with doing that on the motorway --- will this be a problem for the test? (not being able to do 100?)

I just sat my restricted today and I had to do 80km +. Approximately 1/2 the test was done on the open road. You will get penalised if you cannot get up to speed and hold up traffic (makes you a hazard).

I did the CBTA learners test though but I know that the Restricted test is done on open road also...

Can you borrow a bike of a mate or from one of the instructors on here (for a small fee of course)?

Good luck for your test!

[Jackpot]

Passed the test last week but just got my physical licence Friday.

6 U-Turns, 5 roundabouts and the rest was a mixture of 50/70 km/h zones. They are there to pass, not fail so be pleseant and polite

[oneblackflag]

Did my restricted in Te Rapa Hamilton today.

Just my luck the battery died once I got to the testing station (has been playing up so should have got a new one prior. The instructor pleasantly waited while I got the bike bump started (no kicker on the WRR), had to run around the carpark a few times to get it started.

Was a very basic test, 45mins of driving around quite areas, a couple busy intersections, a 100k zone, hazard identifying and 3 culdesac turns. The radio communication was horrid... Staticy and too quiet even at max, so there were am few worng turns etc. but the instructor is cool with it, keep an eye on thier indicators or point to your helmet and pull over.

[arcane12]

Just thought I'd check in with an update, just sat and passed my full test this week! Yay

The only comment the tester made afterwards was I was a little slow (70-75) in the 80 km zone. Well that won't be a problem! I was just going _under_ the limit so I didn't get failed for speeding! :P

[russd7]

Took my 6R practical test in Invercargill a few days ago.

I didn't sleep much the night before, the nerves got the better of me. As I live an hours drive out of town 99% of my on road experience has been in 100kph roads. So I drove into town both evenings before the test to get a bit of practice in.

The week before the test I had a car drive into the back of me while waiting at lights (he swore the lights changed, they didn't), I ran out of fuel 1km from home and lost the adjustment bracket for the back wheel the evening before the test, so had to make one (painted black you can hardly tell).

I turned up at the AA just after lunch to do the paperwork thing. I wore all my bike gear which came with a fluro bib (first time I've worn it).

I had to park my bike around the corner as there were no parks out front, he had me bring it out back where did what looked like a full WOF inspection on the bike.

He gave me an ear piece and radio and started giving me directions while following in a car. I lost him after two turns so stopped so he could catch up.

We went through three give ways, left, right and straight on. Also two stop intersections. Through a round about into a 70kph, then 100kph road.

We then turned into a 70kph road, where he asked me to pull over. Then he just sat in his car, so I got off the bike and went over to him to make sure everything was ok (I was thinking sh*t maybe we hit a 50 zone, I missed the sign, he's probably calling the cops who'll come and take me away). He says "so you've been riding bikes for a while", which I responded "yes all my life". He then says "sign here, this is your temporary license".

All that worry for nothing. Now I've got to wait 18 months to do the full or go up to Christchurch to do the CBTA after 12. 18 months seems like a lifetime, I want a CBR600RR now. I wonder if anyone would notice if I scratched the RR off the side

theres a guy in dunners who can do the CBTA now, ex invers and gets down this way from time to time

[Erelyes]

theres a guy in dunners who can do the CBTA now, ex invers and gets down this way from time to time

Two that can do CBTA here I think http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett...html?r=1#Otago