Rider's journal or driver?
It was definitely not an easy affair for me to pass the driving/ riding test. I took 3 times to pass my driving and 2 times to get my riding licence. I admit I am deficient when it comes to multi-tasking. I took the manual course (both driving & riding) and I seriously thought there were just too many things to remember and to do for manual vehicles. E.g changing gears; so many steps needed just to change the gear. Clutch in--> change gear--> depress accelerator. 3 steps! This is just the tip of the ice berg. Let's not forget about the lane changing, blind spots checking, correct gears for the correct speeds and etc... oh well, I am SLOW! Things got slightly better when I was taking my Class 2B where certain knowledge from Class 3 was applicable. E.g Blind spots checking method and I was less afraid to be on the road. Yet, it was indeed just a slight improvement. I still encountered many problems while taking my Class 2B. All right, I am not strong; the school bike was heavy for me. The seat was somehow too high as well where tip toeing was the solution. With that, I had a difficult time balancing the bike at the initial, middle & end stage and I ALWAYS dropped my bike. Once or twice were fine and the instructors were kind to lift up the bike for me. However, imagine dropping it for @(**^^%#@ times, who would not be fed up? Then, I had to do it myself. I truly believed that they pretended not to witness my fall so as not to help me! ha Not being a sexist, but guys are better at it than ladies. Men don't think much; they just do it whereas women tend to analyse more; they think twice before doing anything. This proves that sometimes, it is wiser to do things without giving too much thoughts about it. Just like the slogan of NIKE that goes "Just do it".
Practice makes perfect and I am a believer of it. Without talent, hardwork is the key. Be humble and learn from the experienced ones. There are many who appear to be the "experienced" ones, but be wise! Choose the right one. Seek the Lord for wisdom and your path will be made smooth.
And so, I spent quite a hefty sum on both the riding n driving courses. To note, riding course isn't that dirt cheap; it is about 24-30 plus per lesson (for 1 hr plus). Of course, driving course is more; twice the amount.
Other than the monetary aspect, it is quite a hassle to attend the riding practical lessons. Proper attire and gears must be put on to ensure safety. From head to toe: Helmet, shades (act cool or protect eyes), gloves, long sleeve top, elbow guards, jeans/ long pants, knee guards, covered shoes & rain coats (only on rainy days). I had to go 15 mins earlier to put on all the necessary "equipment". Undoubtedly, safety is VERY important. HAIX, if only I had continued to obey these precautionary measures, I wouldn't have 2 burnt marks.
For females who wish to learn riding, be prepared to be the only few girls in the class. but, Don't be intimidated by the guys! The young guys are not that competent; they head for recklessness.
In any case, I still love riding. Love your ride=)
End of rider's journal- Part 1
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