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Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply. Its really appreciated! Today I was more in the 'outer' part of the road, and had a nice thank you from a motorbike rider when I moved out of his way (I heard him coming up behind) - made me feel a bit better. I have never heard of RoSPA so off to check them out, and the other group mentioned too. I am determined to succeed with this, and already it has made me a much better car driver! I am also spreading the word that I am the bright yellow Y reg Yamaha moped driver in the Bournemouth/Poole area - hopefully if folk recognise me they will be kinder. Ill take my helmet to the shop re: 'pinlock' (I read 'drill a hole' and shuddered) and hopefully will solve the fog problem, and this weekend I'll be out and about (although the weekends here are perhaps more dangerous, tourists have no idea where they are going and make sudden unpredictable moves). Thanks for the advice re wind too, yes I was locking my arms (out of shear fear), I'll try a more relaxed approach. Cheers once more

May I post here about my moped? or is this for bikes only? I bought a 125cc Yamaha vitality moped for my commute from Bournemouth to Poole, basically to save money. I have driven a car for 23 years, never had an accident nor any points. I am a 40 year old female. I think I am a reasonable car driver and when I undertook my CBT I was complimented on my road awareness. I am not hesitant, nor aggressive. I feel so vulnerable. I have been commuting daily for a month now. For those that know this area, it involves a dual carriageway (The Wessex way 40mph then 50 mph limit). At least once a week there is a problem, even from other motorbike riders (the big bike riders - but mostly car drivers). It seems that by driving a moped with L plates I am a 'chav' and everyone therefore has the right to dangerously pass me/cut me up/pull out on me. I drive at the speed limit, no less, no more. I lack experience, but how to get experience without actually driving? I am aware of other car users on their phone, eating, singing etc, I stay away from them -they unfortunately don't stay away from me 1. I am bright yellow from top to toe, so fluorescent I am brighter than the sun (I am also a horse rider so know the value of high visibility to car drivers). Is this annoying other bike riders? (I feel that if I am hit, the police will know I did my best to be visible). 1. How do you deal with wind gusts? Especially at 40mph on such a little machine. Wow they really shake me! 2. I bought an anti-fog insert that is tinted (recommended by the bike shop) but it said not to use at night-time - so its useless? (not even fitted it for that reason, so I fog up, open the visor, get cold, close it.. and on and on and on... is this what you all do?) 3. Any online training you would recommend about defensive moped driving? I contacted the two local training places for more training but neither have availability until September. Its also £33 per hour (I know, not much in the way of my life, but I would need to really save for a 2-3 hour lesson during rush hour). 4. What about a chest camera? I read the comments on helmet cameras and understood thoughts about wind resistance if its placed on the helmet, and annoying other drivers. I have no intention of using it to 'be the traffic police' but once a week there will be an incident of a car driver not seeing me, or coming into my space. I feel that getting a chest camera would help in the event of an accident/insurance claim, which I think WILL happen (though I pray it won't). I hope you can help and advise, I want enjoy this, not pray every time I set off on a journey. Thanks