Jim, nothing in your post that make's me happier, then hearing your keeping your right hand on the wheel too
Pretty soon it will be second nature. Make's me laugh to think your going down the track, going o'yeah Tom said "Hands on the Wheel"
Glad to hear everything went well, and yes the straights do get shorter, we call that "Cartoon Fast" I'll explain in our next phone call. Cheers my friend, Tom.