(Still drifting off topic...) I experience the polar opposite of not thinking things through when I took the Canada Safety Council beginners course for motorcycle riding. First they paired us up 2 to a bike. One sat on it, the other pushed so the sitter could learn to use the brakes. Then we switched places so the other could get the hang of braking, too. Next they taught us the pre-drive inspection (tires, cables, etc.) THEN they handed out the keys and taught us how to start 'em up.