Going for Restricted.. any tips/reminders/advice?

**Meekey_Mouse** · 9th March 2007, 19:30

Hey all,

It's finally been over 6 months since I got my L's, so I'm going for my restricted this coming week

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I was wondering if you guys/gals have any advice/reminders about what the tester will be looking for and or things that I might of forgotten to get into the habit of??

Also, a big huge thanks to every one who has posted newbie advice stuff on KB as it has really helped

Jas

**McJim** · 9th March 2007, 19:43

Keep your riding smooth and put both feet on the deck at Stop Signs (this way they can't say you didn't come to a complete stop).

Otherwise read the sticky thread on here somewhere.

**98tls** · 9th March 2007, 19:50

NO stand-ups.........leave them till later.........good luck

**crashe** · 9th March 2007, 19:59

Originally Posted by McJim

Otherwise read the sticky thread on here somewhere.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=30570

**Fub@r** · 9th March 2007, 20:03

One thing I got told off for on my restricted was "walking" my bike forward at an intersection. Reason I was told was that if I decided to go my toes could catch the seal and my heels might hit the pegs

Other than that you can make mistakes. My mate who did his test at the same time as me put his foot down doing the U-turn but seeing there had been no issues during the test he passed.

Main thing is keep an eye in your mirrors for the testing officers indicator and watch your speed.

**Karma** · 9th March 2007, 20:05

Best thing I ever do before a test, go and have a pint. That'll chill you right out, that or a shot of JD or something.

So many people are too busy analysing everything that you end up fucking it all up, so just have a drink, chill out, and do it natural like.

**emaN** · 9th March 2007, 20:17

You'll be sweet Jas!
The copper's not out to get you; to him, you're just another person progressing to the next stage of their licence...

Breath deep, ride like you know how, (but maybe refrain from scraping yer pipe again) keep to the limits (ie-don't go too slow!), make sure you know where he wants you to go (repeat the "course" back to him) and enjoy it! :P

Look forward to the good news!

**MidnightMike** · 9th March 2007, 20:25

Yeah, just remember where he/she told you to go, and also dont wait for ages to find gaps in the traffic so you and the tester can go at the same time, they hate that ( well mine did anyway.)

Most of all just pretend its just another ride, take your time and relax.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

**Wasp** · 9th March 2007, 20:28

You'll be fine - I've got my Full comming up (argh)

Good luck Jaz

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 9th March 2007, 20:37

Know your destination route... don't speed... ride your ride. Obey RR's once you get back to the office... have a smoke and wait for the test fella or fellesses's to show...

(I remember I had to wait ten minutes, cause he got stuck in traffic... I thoought it was funny... I was having a smoke waiting for him to show)

**bounce** · 9th March 2007, 21:41

all the best mate. passed mine last tuesday. 2 cents worth on 1 foot down vs 2 foot down for stops; after the test the instructor said he didn't really care which you went with so long as you were in control. Make sure you are stopped before dropping a foot though. ie dont drag it or walk the bike along. I went with coming to a stop before putting down right foot, select first and if waiting a bit for lights or at a stop sign drop the left down too.

**rookie** · 10th March 2007, 08:47

have an L plate, a rego and a wof and check to make sure your lights are working...simple things i know but they matter.

ask the instructor before hand whether there will be motorway riding involved and whether you are expected to stick to 70 or not....my instructor said 100 is fine.

**wildpudding** · 10th March 2007, 14:41

Pretty much:
1)dont crash
2)dont text while riding
3)and yeah put that L plate back on that fell off a week after getting your bike.

Stefan

**HDTboy** · 10th March 2007, 17:30

When you get it can you give me the answers, so I can sit mine

**cbr guy** · 11th March 2007, 09:01

i got told off for leaning too much in the corners (ie too fast) which i was just doing out of habit and didn't even realise i was doing it, so try to drive "correctly".lol