I did have this dilema, I currently goto school, 6th form. And my studies were taking away all of my time. Kind of sucked. Then i decided that i wouldnt improve unless i rode. So i started going out in a evening. About 8 oclock. This helped me alot. I seem to learn alot easier on my own. I think that when you go out riding with your friends, you go out to have a laugh and to show them what you have learnt. But when you go out alone everything is more focused. Ask pauloliver, this tactic has worked immensly for me, and i am learning so quick. Hope this helps you guys From Lee