Be the calm part of someone’s test day.
Mentoring is community safety. Your job isn’t to “teach” or “coach the test” — it’s to provide a road-test-ready bike and a predictable, safety-first experience.
Core expectations
- Safety-first, calm communication.
- Road-test-ready bike (signals, brakes, tires, lights, mirrors).
- Predictable meet-up: clear time + location + what to bring.
- Respect the examiner and the process — no arguing, no pressure.
- Compensation is part of the model, but details are handled inside the app.
Why mentors matter
Test days are stressful. A good mentor reduces panic, improves preparation, and keeps decisions safe and calm — especially with weather, paperwork, or last-minute surprises.
Meet-up timing + registry flow (keep it calm)
Meet 10–20 minutes early
Early meet-ups prevent rushed choices and reduce anxiety. The goal is predictability, not “training.”
“Get acquainted” — not a practice session
If the test-taker asks, it’s reasonable to give them a couple minutes to get comfortable:
- sit on the bike and adjust mirrors
- confirm where the controls are (signals, horn, high beam)
- quick comfort check (feet, reach, balance)
This is not lessons, drills, or “practice riding.” Road tests are booked under the assumption the rider has already practiced.
Keys + registration/insurance — options if you’re not comfortable
Some mentors prefer to keep documents until the examiner requests them — totally fair. Options:
- Go inside with the test-taker and hand over documents when requested, or
- Stay by the bike and provide documents when the examiner comes out for inspection.
If an examiner wants the rider to handle documents directly (or wants you to step back), just comply calmly.
What mentors typically handle
- Bike readiness (signals, brakes, tires, lights).
- Meet-up timing + expectations.
- Calm, safety-first communication.
What mentors should NOT do
- Argue with examiners or push unsafe choices.
- Encourage riding beyond comfort or conditions.
- Provide riding lessons or “practice sessions” (the road test assumes prior practice).
- Make promises about outcomes (“you’ll pass”) — nobody can guarantee that.