I am accomplished artist as well, I can draw stick people like there's no tomorrow! Actually, I barely passed the art class I was required to take in college but got an A in Physics. That's why I'm a software engineer and not an artist.
My youngest daughter (24 yrs old this year) is a pretty decent artist although she downplays her ability.
Mr Mixx, the instructor followed me in his car. He told me about his horn signals about what I'm to do. I was 14 at the time and my mom bought me the used scooter to go to school.