diff --git a/test/file_reload_test.go b/test/file_reload_test.go
index 95cc860bb..69b9af5f6 100644
--- a/test/file_reload_test.go
+++ b/test/file_reload_test.go
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ func TestZoneReload(t *testing.T) {
 	// Remove RR from the Apex
 	ioutil.WriteFile(name, []byte(exampleOrgUpdated), 0644)
 
-	time.Sleep(10 * time.Millisecond) // reload time
+	time.Sleep(20 * time.Millisecond) // reload time, with some race insurance
 
 	resp, err = dns.Exchange(m, udp)
 	if err != nil {
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ func TestZoneReload(t *testing.T) {
 	}
 
 	if len(resp.Answer) != 1 {
-		t.Fatalf("Expected two RR in answer section got %d", len(resp.Answer))
+		t.Fatalf("Expected one RR in answer section got %d", len(resp.Answer))
 	}
 }