I A M test, luck needed. - SV650.org

10-10-07, 08:49 PM

Got my I A M test on Saturday morning, i'm now getting just slightly nervous, i am goin out with my observer for a quick brush up tmro morning, he say's i've got nothing to worry about but we can all make mistakes. i will let you know how i get on, if i don't it's cos i will be so red faced i didn't bother to go home and am hiding somewhere in the outer Hebrides.

Daryl

10-10-07, 08:51 PM

no luck needed, you'll sail through!

10-10-07, 09:25 PM

You don't need luck Daryl! You'll pass no probs.

All good wishes etc.

dirtydog · 10-10-07, 09:58 PM

You'll be fine mate. I made a couple of stupid mistakes within the first few miles on my test but the examiner could see that i was nervous to start with as everyone no doubt is.

Anyway if I can do it I'm pretty damn sure you can

Good luck!

squirrel_hunter · 10-10-07, 11:28 PM

If you observer thinks your ready then you are.

Just relax, remember your training and enjoy the ride.

All the best.

11-10-07, 07:21 AM

you will be fine. of course you will be nervous but examiner expecting that. once you have been out for a wee while you will be able to relax.

11-10-07, 07:22 AM

Your observer won't have put you in for a test if you're not ready for it. I know that's cold comfort when you have the pre-test nerves, but try to keep it in proportion, if you did fail, what's the worst that would happen? Another handful of days training and £35 for a resit; It's not like you won't be able to drive or anything like that. The examiner isn't going to be looking to fail you either, they want you to pass.

As was the case with your first test, if in doubt, ride conservatively. Far better to get a minor for hesitancy than an instant failure for something risky. On my first test I foolishly believed he would want to see "making progress" as much as safety. This wasn't the case at all and I failed due to a stupid overtake (the rest of the ride was near-perfect, that one balls-up caused me to fail). The next test I took a lot more sedately, so much so that I thought if anything he'd fail me for failing to make overtakes (I didn't actually overtake anything apart from on motorways/dual carriageways). As it happens he was a lot happier with this more relaxed pace and even commended me for not making full use of the available acceleration when going 30->60, as it showed a bit of restraint!

You'll be fine, just try to ride like you normally do.

11-10-07, 02:50 PM

Good Luck Dad!

Stop pretending your nervous dammit the amount of times you have waved the perfect score sheet infront of me you couldn't possibly fail. Maybe you'll decide I need a motorbike then

11-10-07, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nic

Good Luck Dad!

Stop pretending your nervous dammit the amount of times you have waved the perfect score sheet infront of me you couldn't possibly fail. Maybe you'll decide I need a motorbike then

Aw Nic, he's skint, he never even buys a beer

You'll have to buy your own bike I'm afraid

12-10-07, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Aw Nic, he's skint, he never even buys a beer

You'll have to buy your own bike I'm afraid

Just choked on the beer i actually bought,

I take it you are running to the NEC bike show Ed. Saw and sat on a sprint st yesterday, Nics bike is now a pipe dream unless i win the lottery.

Daryl.

10-10-07, 08:49 PM	#1
darylB Guest Posts: n/a	I A M test, luck needed. Got my I A M test on Saturday morning, i'm now getting just slightly nervous, i am goin out with my observer for a quick brush up tmro morning, he say's i've got nothing to worry about but we can all make mistakes. i will let you know how i get on, if i don't it's cos i will be so red faced i didn't bother to go home and am hiding somewhere in the outer Hebrides. Daryl

10-10-07, 08:51 PM	#2
CoolGirl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I A M test, luck needed. no luck needed, you'll sail through!

10-10-07, 09:25 PM	#3
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I A M test, luck needed. You don't need luck Daryl! You'll pass no probs. All good wishes etc.

10-10-07, 09:58 PM	#4
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: I A M test, luck needed. You'll be fine mate. I made a couple of stupid mistakes within the first few miles on my test but the examiner could see that i was nervous to start with as everyone no doubt is. Anyway if I can do it I'm pretty damn sure you can Good luck! __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

10-10-07, 11:28 PM	#5
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: I A M test, luck needed. If you observer thinks your ready then you are. Just relax, remember your training and enjoy the ride. All the best. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

11-10-07, 07:21 AM	#6
kitkat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I A M test, luck needed. you will be fine. of course you will be nervous but examiner expecting that. once you have been out for a wee while you will be able to relax.

11-10-07, 07:22 AM	#7
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I A M test, luck needed. Your observer won't have put you in for a test if you're not ready for it. I know that's cold comfort when you have the pre-test nerves, but try to keep it in proportion, if you did fail, what's the worst that would happen? Another handful of days training and £35 for a resit; It's not like you won't be able to drive or anything like that. The examiner isn't going to be looking to fail you either, they want you to pass. As was the case with your first test, if in doubt, ride conservatively. Far better to get a minor for hesitancy than an instant failure for something risky. On my first test I foolishly believed he would want to see "making progress" as much as safety. This wasn't the case at all and I failed due to a stupid overtake (the rest of the ride was near-perfect, that one balls-up caused me to fail). The next test I took a lot more sedately, so much so that I thought if anything he'd fail me for failing to make overtakes (I didn't actually overtake anything apart from on motorways/dual carriageways). As it happens he was a lot happier with this more relaxed pace and even commended me for not making full use of the available acceleration when going 30->60, as it showed a bit of restraint! You'll be fine, just try to ride like you normally do.

11-10-07, 02:50 PM	#8
Nic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I A M test, luck needed. Good Luck Dad! Stop pretending your nervous dammit the amount of times you have waved the perfect score sheet infront of me you couldn't possibly fail. Maybe you'll decide I need a motorbike then

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