First ride around the neighborhood.

So, I had time today after school to unchain the bike and allow it to roll its tires/stretch its legs. I wasn't expecting anything amazing, but what I did experience is a little depressing. Nonetheless, they are things that I am more than willing to practice until I cannot feel my fingers, legs and everything else involved. Please feel free to add any input.

Smooth throttle control

Problem:
Whenever I go to accelerate, the bike jerks a bit. I know that it's because of throttle control skills or lack thereof.

Causes:

• Tight grip around the throttle (afraid to fall off)
• Hand slightly angled.
• Tense
• Loose gloves that bunch up in the bends of my fingers (could that be a problem? I know it's not a major cause but could it cause problems?)

Fixes:

• Relax.
• Take weight off hands.

Ways to practice:
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Breaking and taking off uphill:

Problem:
There are a lot of stop signs around my neighborhood, all of which were on top of hills that I had to turn off of. For example, I have to stop on the hill and either turn left or right from the hill stop. I have enough problems getting the bike back going, but having to turn as well adds so much more difficulty. I'm afraid to use the "keep foot on rear break and ease off as you release the clutch and put on some throttle" method because, well, I don't weigh much and I'm afraid that—especially on a hill—the bike will fall over.

Causes:
I'm unsure. Maybe it's my

• Lack of confidence.

Fixes:

• Practice on hills more...?

Ways to practice:
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Confidence in turning:

Problem:
For some reason, I'm afraid to turn the handle bars to make turns; I'm always going a bit too wide. How much throttle to use is also a bit iffy.

Causes:
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Fixes:
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Ways to practice:
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I know all of this is a bit bad, but I'm willing to work for it. I just need more time in the saddle before I'm comfortable and able to trust the bike.

Thanks for the input if you choose to add any. It is extremely appreciated and loved if you do.