Same ere, when i first started (sept 2003) there were 5 of us and later my little bro joined in, but only me and my mate carl ever got into it properly. They all dropped out pretty quick and i just couldn't understand why. We carried on up until last November, when carl hurt his wrist again, and i was never motivated to go out on my own, because there was just no fun in it. We got to about average level riding, barheight ups and small rail gaps, and i just lost interest completely. Riding felt like a chore rather than a laugh and one shit ride finished it off for me. I left school back in july and am now working 5 days a week part time so i have more time than ever to ride, but when i last went out on my bike, i just felt stupid. Like i shouldn't be doing it. Anyway, i just bought a bmx this week, and had a quick blast on it yesterday, and wow, it was so sweet. It was like being a kid again and just going out and messing about. Learning something new. I'm hoping i'll have the motivation to go out more on my own because all my mates have gone to uni and my only other riding mate still has a sore wrist and seems to prefer drumming to riding anyway. But yeh, i guess my point is try something new, maybe you'll leave school and get back into trials like a lot of other people seem to do. Oh, and as for the driving, (i take it you aren't already driving as you said you're 16)...don't act like it will become your new hobby as chances are you'll pass, and the novelty will instantly wear off. I thought as soon as i pass driving would become a massive part of my life (i love cars to bits) but instead it was the opposite, i still love driving but for me its just a tool, not a hobby (i'm sure that'll change as soon as a get a decent car)... Anyway, just do what you feel is right for you, you an always come back, and remember nothing last forever.