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Ouch! I'm glad it hasn't dampened your interest in motorcycles. As far as traffic and gauging gaps and all, patience is your friend.
Personally, I take encouragement from the fact that a large portion of crashes are caused by rider error, and a lot of that is under my control. So as long as I'm careful, I am hoping to not crash any more. I've done one, and it was my fault.
But I do agree, parking lot practice and lesser-traveled roads will be helpful to you while you get used to the bike, and how things feel, and what you need to do when. It was a few months before I was getting onto the freeway, until I was comfortable enough to do it. Also, if you know someone who's an experienced rider, it's helpful to have a mentor who can ride with you sometimes, give you advice about how to handle the bike and traffic.
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