What steps do I need to take in order to transition to a man? Are there steps I need to do before I take the real life test?
One of the first things you can do first is talk to a gender therapist. They can help you set up short term and long term goals with your transition, and many other things. I also recommend taking your time and to not rush, since transitioning isn't a race--and that you do thorough research, since I've seen quite a few people ask questions about what changes to expect with HRT weeks or even days before their start date---which worries me.
Here are some resources to study up on: Transsexualism [ Part I ] Transsexual & Transgender Road Map TransGenderCare.com : Medical/Hormonal : Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals Maybe they can provide a little bit of insight.