Getting my restricted soon, is there anything I should know?

[f2dz]

Just stop on the side of the road until they catch up but remember to indicate when stopping and taking off again.

Don't forget to do head checks when moving off also.

[catharsis]

I finally got around to doing mine a couple of weeks ago.
It was really easy. There was absolutely nothing to worry about.
My test started at 7am so got there a few minutes early. I was worried about low visibility but it was fine.
The ear piece was a bit annoying after a while but it was clear enough to hear all the instructions from the tester.
I did my test at Northcross so to begin with we went down lots of suburban streets, headed down about 5 or 6 dead end streets and performed u-turns at the end. Lots of T intersections and a round-about etc. Just basic every day riding. Then on to a high speed zone for 10 mins, one more u-turn. Then a T intersection onto a busy street with a hazard ID after that. I basically just had to show him where the hazards where (they were everywhere at 7:30am on East Coast Rd) then back to base.
It was really simple and easy.
I have ridden every day for about 2 years (I don't have a car so I ride from the Hillcrest on the North Shore to Mt Eden every day for work) so the test was a lot easier than my daily commute.
Just stay upright, keep smooth control of your bike and don't ride like an idiot. If you do that you will fly through it.

[skinman]

Must repeat..make sure everything works

I had a sticking rear brake switch..so had to make another appointment..expensive switch that.

I lost my tester at a traffic light but as he dissappeared the voice in my ear said "return to base" lol

[Juniper]

Going to sit mine soon!! Thinking either this weekend or next week. eeeeek

[slofox]

Be sure to let us know how you get on Annie.

[Big Dog]

Hi guys,
I'm going to book my restricted soon and wondered if there were any tips out there? I have no idea what to expect...
Cheers
Annie

Biggest tip I have is: To remember this is not the end of your learning.

You are only supposed to demonstrate you are aware of the rules, can apply them and have sufficient skill to do so with slightly less restrictions than you had as a "learner".

The hard part is remembering this is only the beginning if a long journey into learning, knowledge and for some self discovery.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[arcane12]

Biggest tip I have is: To remember this is not the end of your learning.

You are only supposed to demonstrate you are aware of the rules, can apply them and have sufficient skill to do so with slightly less restrictions than you had as a "learner".

The hard part is remembering this is only the beginning if a long journey into learning, knowledge and for some self discovery.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Heh, reminds me of that add.

Yes, being able to throw away that bit of yellow plastic that slowed you down is a fine restriction to lift (and the only one these days).

I found going for a good 30 minutes/1hour ride around before hand got me into the right state of mind, and it's all about confidence (and those pesky road rules).