Congratulations! :s:s Now you can really start to learn how to ride safely! Remember:
1.)Ride like you are invisible.
2.)Mirrors never tell you it is "safe". Only unsafe. Turn your head! Every time!
3.)Speeding up vs. slowing down is always a question to avoid an incident. Know that slowing down always reduces the energy in the "crash equation".
4.)If you have been driving a car for most of your life, be careful. The reaction to slam on the brake with your foot is muscle memory by now. Locking up the rear wheel on you cycle will happen easily in a panic situation .
5.) Practice, Practice, Practice.
6.) This is supposted to be fun. Enjoy the journey as much as the destination.