I agree 100% with you there. Anyone can rocket down the road at killer speeds. It's when that dog jump's out in front of you, or granny pulls out and doesn't look that you see what true skills you have. It's the same principle as driving a car. Youre not an experienced driver untill you have at least ten years of driving under your belt. That's quoted from the law enforcement hand book and not me.

Just pretend everyone on the road wants to kill you when you're on your bike.