Hopefully just had my last ever ride...

[DanceLikeAMon...]

... with 'L' plates.

My test is 10.40 tomorrow morning, so have spent this morning making sure everything is oiled, cleaned or inflated. Then rode to the test centre to see how long it takes to get there so I can leave tomorrow in plenty of time.

Went to the supermarket on the way back to pick up some beer and pizza so I can celebrate/drown my sorrows tomorrow afternoon. And remembered to fill up the tank so I don't run out of gas! Bike is parked up now just waiting for the morning.

Any last minute tips you want to share?

[R4nger]

Don't be nervus and ride naturally while remembering all your stuff.

[Nath]

Good luck
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[Keith]

Not really any extra advice, just have a good safe ride tomorrow. Dont be nervous and you'll be fine.

Best of luck. Lets hope the beer will be used for celebration.
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[A J]

Good luck!!! just try and not be nervous i know its easier said than done,

They are also very sneaky you think that its a one way radio so you can only hear what they are saying but they can hear what your bike is doing and what you say so i suggest on every turn say what you need to do eg. right shoulder look , lifesaver then you wont forget. also drive to the test centre as if you are on your test so do all the looks etc p.s dont leave your indicater on.


post how you did!

[killa]

Don’t act like you know everything and act cocky, if you feel quite good about the day, use it to your advantage act a bit worried. Act confidently on the road.
Do make small talk and speak polity, don’t say “Innit” or “Safe” I doubt you would anyway. Lol
Do the thing you think you might forget the most like those life savers and indicators, s/he will let you off a few though.

The controlled stop is just that, please don’t fail by skidding, use a lot of front brake and make the forks go down near the very end. (make it obvious)

If he asks you to pull over at a convenient spot make sure it is, and make sure you are not really close to the curb or you will have to pull away uncomfortably.

Don’t think s/he is behind you just imagine you have a voice in your head telling you what to do.
Don’t hesitate

Good luck mate, we are all behind you!
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[Fire_Eyes]

Don't get nervous and get it over with quick so we can chat about your future bike .
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[DanceLikeAMon...]

Cheers folks.

(That's not really true about the radios being two way is it? My instructor must hate me by now!)

[Git]

All the best for tomorrow, the feeling in my gut says you will be just fine

[.....]

Your test will be the last 'L' plate ride

Good luck It will be over before you know it.

[The Tot]

Crack a joke with the examiner beforehand to ease the relation. If he's happy or amused then he'll be a bit easy on you. Get a good night's sleep and you'll be A OK! Oh, if you want to aim for 2 minors , make that a target and you'll feel at ease with yourself.

LOL DLAM - the radios are strictly ONE WAY - which is why u can hum, sing or say anything you like under the lid during the test!

Oh forgot to mention - all the best for the test !
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[instigator]

Aaaaah DLAM, wish you the best of luck tomorrow. You've prepared enough, so you should be ready!!!

[JodieWodie]

Good luck !

Remain calm.. act confident and happy, but don't act a wise ass.. show him a responsible rider.

Don't let nerves get the better of you... this is not life and death, it is only a simple test that can be repeated in the near future.

Jo xxx
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[tony532]

do what i did

when they say to you warm up the bike and get ready for the test

and they bugger off to their bike or car


take a while to focus on the test and take a load of deep breathes

and calm yourself down

worked wonders for me and i was a calm as you like when i set off


best of luck mate

you can do it

[.....]

Sounds a bit weird but tonight when you go to bed run through everything in your mind. Visualise yourself riding along the road and performing all the lifesavers etc in the correct order that you would in real life.

Visualise yourself pulling away, coming to a stop, u-turn etc and make sure you repeat it in your head perfectly.

Then all you have to do is go out there and repeat it

[DanceLikeAMon...]

Thanks for all that.

So no-one thinks that a couple of quick pints to calm my nerves before the test are a good idea? (joke!)

[tony532]

maybe just a half

[Robby]

You'll probably find that once the test is underway you don't feel at all nervous. You don't have time to, just concentrate on what you're doing and remember its a test - 40 minutes of riding properly is quite a long time, your mind can wander.

[MementoMori]

Haven't done my big bike test yet so can't offer any advice.

Wishing you good luck though, I'll bet you do great
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[Fruit'n'nut]

Don't do anything silly like forgetting to cancel your indicators as you turn out of the test centre.

Talk yourself through a mental checklist as you're riding - observations, indicators, life-savers etc etc.

Good luck
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[dodsi]

*small tear forms in corner of eye* I remember my test day eve with that little SR. It got all cleaned and polished up and lubed up.

Good luck, you wont need it you will fly through the test!

[A J]

The radio that you have with the instructer is not 2way but if you notice the one on your bike test is massive and he/she will put it on you .

[DanceLikeAMon...]

Right, that's it for me until this afternoon. Thanks for all the advice and well-wishing. I will post my results either way sometime in the afternoon (if I can see the keyboard through the tears )

[Method]

sooooooo how did you do????
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