Sitting my restricted

[Blossom]

Ok so I just booked my restricted test for Friday at 1.45pm in Pukekohe.

I am sooo freaken anxious about it. I have an anxiety condition and boy am I feeling it right now. I dont do tests well..any tests.. pregnancy tests, hearing tests, blood tests any sort of tests.. and this one is doing me in.
I have put off booking it for nearly 2 weeks and the man has booked us for a weekend away this weekend for our anniversary and I would so love to be able to take the bike without the L plate. So i finally booked it despite my nerves.

Now... Apparently there is a new testing officer in Pukekohe who is quite nice so that is good. I am going to talk to them about my concerns regarding being hearing impaired and using the ear piece for directions. So thats sorted..sortof.
All thats left now is to get some advice from you lot.
I know they like you to do a U turn which is fine I live at the end of a cul de sac so I can practice that easy as, even if I will embarrass myself in front of the local kids.
What else should I be practicing for the restricted test?

Thanks for listening.. stupid rant over...

[Stirts]

I am sooo freaken anxious about it. I have an anxiety condition and boy am I feeling it right now.

Just relax Sweetpea. Best thing I ever did was ride the route that they were testing me on. If you can find that out! If not just go for a little pootle prior to your test....I found it REALLY calmed me nerves.


GOOD LUCK!!! I AM SURE YOU WILL DO FINE!!!!!

[Blossom]

Anyone know what the route is for Pukekohe? I have tried to no avail to find out already.

[CookMySock]

Perhaps you can go see him a week before, and just tell him how you are feeling. It always helps to say how we feel.

The week before your test, ride, ride, ride, and ride some more, until you find it totally boring. The day before, take a break, and then just do the test. It's just a quiet pootle around the streets - no more! Remember that you know all this stuff. I don't think you will be asked to do U turn, but it sounds like you are good at those anyways.

I you must have chemical assistance, go to your health shop and ask them "what are essential fatty acids?" and buy some. Take a big handful before your test. Instant chillout.

Also remember, there are two types of tests - one where you must show them your best effort and be graded on it, and one where you must simply exceed the required standard. The restricted test is of the second type, so remind yourself that KNOW IT ALL, and that with your skills, you VASTLY exceed the standard ALREADY, and this is simply an administrative step onwards.

You will ace it completely, you will see. It's only your nerves that will get in the way, and you will get past them just fine.

HTH,
Steve

[Blossom]

Thanks DB..
Some excellent advice there..
The test is in 4 days so am practicing lots everyday.
and rest assured... no need for a trip to the health shop. I have plenty of chill out pills. I just dont like to use them unless absolutely neceasary.. which may be on Friday. nervous giggle.

[firefighter]

yeah you have to do a U-turn- and if it's anything like mine I was on a really narrow back-road in a 100km area, turning off gravel on the left (where I had stopped) onto the road and gravel on the other side with a "country road" style drop from the road to the gravel either side.....lol, I fucked it up a little but I passed without a word, it's pretty easy really it's certainly not worth worrying about

[doozy]

I sat mine about 3 months ago (the same kind of thing applies to the full test ride though)

All I did (and its been said) was practice ... lots and lots of practice, you can look on the ltsa.govt.nz site and it will tell you what to expect from the test, practice all of those things ... to be honest I was quite a bundle of nerves about it as well (I think its natural) but because I knew I'd done all I could (as far as practice goes) it did help, also I was only tested on about half the stuff I practiced so that helped the old confidence level alot. So the only real advice I have is practice alot and during the actual test just remember to take your time, be sensible and you'll be fine

[davebullet]

I'm the same when it comes to tests, presentations or any type of "pressure" situation.

Two things I say to myself (to make me believe in myself):

1. Tell yourself that you always assume the worst and that NEVER happens. Did you panic about the BHS? What about the learners? Did you find them easier than you thought? The restricted WILL BE THE SAME. Look in the mirror and tell yourself that (Basically, give yourself a telling off for being over the top / silly).

2. You booked the test because deep down you KNOW you are ready.

We look forward to the posting when you ace it, the relief and wondering what you thought was so hard. I don't need to wish you luck, as you know you don't need it. You know you have the skills.

David.

[CookMySock]

nervous giggle.

hawhaw, good to see you giggling about it. You will be giggling a whole lot more on your way home from the test!

Steve

[Blossom]

hawhaw, good to see you giggling about it. You will be giggling a whole lot more on your way home from the test!

Steve

Actually i am expecting that on the way home if I ace it, I will be screaming with relief and happiness so loud the old ladies walking up the main road will think someone nearby just won lotto....a manical type of laughter I expect...

[mattian]

Honestly, you have nothing to worry about. Just relax and remember not to go above the speed limit. Obey the road rules.... and turn your head and look around alot. head check your blind spot..... left to right when stopped etc etc. Just relax and ride the way you normally do.
I thought I would show extra caution during my test and I stopped at every give way sign....... he told me off for that. Told me that if I was in a car that he would have failed me for "impedeing the flow of traffic"

[chester]

go for a long ride just before ya test to help settle ya nerves, it worked for me.

[FLYMO]

ur long ride was the 40kms to go for the test lol

[Scorpygirl]

Hi Blossom

All the very, very best for the restricted. There is a sticky on KB all about the restricted test and what is required - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=30570

Big hugz and ups to you.

[varminter]

The earliest I can do my restricted is 15th November, I'm using the intervening time to get really edgy. Wish you the best of luck.