the only way to get racing experience is to race.
if you like the sport, look for a local training race series to develop your skills. check with bike clubs and bike shops. most riders find it takes 2-3 years of racing regularly before they hit their stride, and several more years before they truly reach their potential. lose the stuff in the middle. so, if you have more starting and stopping points while studying, it will be easier to remember and recall the information during an exam. also, try to get some sleep the night before, because it really can make a difference. 