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What type of bike are you riding? Size, weight, and front rake will make a huge difference. I took my test in the program's demo bikes, a little 250 Honda, it was a piece of cake. I'm sure I could squeeze by on the Duc, but I tried to make a few tight turns in my Dad's Harley and there's NO WAY IN HELL I could pass that test.
If you're on a bike with a shallow front rack (ie cruiser) tight turn-ins will be much more difficult. If you can borrow a tiny entry level bike, go for it. You may even be able to rent one for a day.
It's a tough balance between shifting weight and managing smooth throttle. If you're bike is tourquey at all, one little blip will throw off your balancing act. Practice feathering the clutch to make sure you can keep things smooth at low speeds. Shift your ass from side to side on the seat, exagerate and hang off the side. Grab a bicycle and practice these tight turns to the extreme, hanging your entire body off to the opposite side of the turn. The physics of turning in a bicycle are similar to those of a motocycle below 15 mph. (once above that, the force you apply to the fork in the motorcycle begins to inverse...that's when you 'push' right to turn right)
It's not easy, don't get discouraged. plenty of weathered riders would still struggle to pass that portion of the test. Trust yourself, when you're in the turn keep moving. You'll get it, practice practice practice.
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