Everything went pretty smooth, actually! The test was early in the morning, and the roads were still pretty wet, which didn't help my nervousness. But it all went so fast, I didn't have much time to dwell on negative thoughts.

I shakily managed almost all the tests on the first try - except the evasive maneuver at 50 kmh. My instructor murmured, "Target fixation! Look at the road, not at the cones, take it at 45 instead of 50!" And after the tests, we had a ride for about half an hour. I managed to not stall the engine, run a red light, or crash into anything. 😆

The examiner (is that the right word?) handed me my new license, but with quite a few stern words. He confirmed what my instructor told me right from the start - my biggest problems are target fixation and not being observant enough in traffic. I guess the second thing is a by product of having had a diver's license for so long - you tend to get lazy. And that can be pretty dangerous on two wheels!