The website about the restricted license practical test: http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/mo...practical.html
Some tips for you all to read before doing the restricted test:
Stopping - Place both feet on the ground, yes one foot at a time (if that is how you do it), but do place them both down, so that the instructor can see them both planted firmly on the ground. But you must wait, so that the bike isn't moving at all.
(Pretend that you are waiting on a car to go past even if there isnt one there)
If you have put the bike into 1st gear, then yes, keep your clutch in as you won't want to stall the bike. As it can be hard sometimes to get the bike into neutral.
Indicating - Make sure you do it and then turn them off. Especially at roundabouts when exiting them. Also if the taking off place is in a parking lot, use indicators in there as well and exiting the parking lot.
Speed - Keep to the correct speed limit.
Lanes - Stay more to the middle of the lane, rather than to the far left or near the white line.
Lights - Stop even if they turn ORANGE and especially when they are RED.
They can fail you for failing to stop on a orange (depending on the tester)
Mirrors - Check them regularly - cos the tester may be in a car and indicating to you ahead of time. Definitely move your head, so that it is obvious that you are checking your mirrors.
L Plate - Make sure it is on your bike BEFORE you go there.
If you don't have one already, you can buy them at the $2 shop.
Polite - Be damned polite to the tester when you greet him/her, but dont over do it thou.
License - Have it on you and also a ph bill or something like a ph bill with your home address on it.
Motorway - Please refer to quote in the box at the bottom of my first post.
It is most doubtful that you will go on a motorway for your restricted, but do enquire ahead of time. Let them know that you will be doing 100kph if you go on the motorway when you are sitting the 'restricted test'. If they say you must not go over 70kph. Then quote them from the box below.
Otherwise stick to 70km and do not go over that speed limit.
Bike - Make sure it has a current Rego and current WOF on it. Also make sure everything is working and nought is hanging off it.
Be On Time - Arrive on time, at least 10 minutes ahead of the appointment time. Never be late or you will have to pay again for another appointment.
Following distances - Even when pulling up at intersections. Don't follow to closely and don't sit to close behind at intersections either.
Visors - If you have got a dark tint or iridium visor, it may pay to keep the visor up, whilst doing the test then at least at intersections and when stopped you can make eye contact, with the tester in the mirrors (as he/she will be looking).
Obstacles - Some testers after the test, may ask you about things, that were on the road or roadside, so be observant at all times.
Take off - Take a few deep breathes before you take off and have fun.
Cost - Contact your local LTSA website or your local AA (Automobile Association).
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/index.html
What do I need for the riding tests?
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/28.html
Good luck its a breeze and you will pass no sweat.Originally Posted by ltsa
Footnote: If you think you have lost your tester, STOP and wait for him/her to catch up.
If you lose him/her completely, and he/she goes back to the start off point without you, it aint good.
So always keep the tester in your view.
Footnote: See rule below highlighted re riding over 70km when ONLY doing your restricted test.
Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999
Part 4 Learner licences, restricted licences, and full licences (r 15 to r 19)
[(d)in the case of a Class 6L licence, where the holder is riding a motorcycle, the holder—
(i)must display on the vehicle an “L” plate as specified in clause 66; and
(ii)must not—
(A)drive between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am; or
(B)drive at a speed exceeding 70 km/h, unless taking the restricted licence test for a Class 6R licence under clause 48(5); or
(C)drive a motorcycle that has a total piston displacement exceeding 250 cm3; or
(D)carry another person on the motorcycle or in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle]
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