I think tobye,that if you look at anyone who takes part in anything thats potentialy dangerous e.g firefighters,stunt performers steel construction..list goes on, they all share the same basic skills that i think is needed when riding on the road.
They dont want to die just as we don't,so reading,understanding what youve read,understanding what your instructors are teaching you,practice what you learnt all plays its part in gaining confidence which i think is what you still need to gain?
Then where risk is involved,all of the above helps put the odds more on your side,you will be able see whats around you more rather than looking but not seeing,you need to bulid that sixth sence e.g "i wont go faster cause that car is about to pull out",yep,out comes the car with no indication!.
All of the above does help to keep you safe but it doesnt guaranty saftey, because nothing in life has a guaranty with it so why should riding a bike be any different?
Confidence is gained by doing,which we all need,but we all have a different speed in gaining confidence,so find your own speed and dont let anyone else try to change that!
Lee
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