I remember getting my license at 15ish. The test was an absolute joke. I think I only took right turns and one left turn to pull back into the DMV.

A friend did it with the e-brake on and still passed.

Maybe they give you more slack for doing it with a manual?

Check out Evans notch. It'll be much quieter and it's a gorgeous drive.

Its fine lol.

Avoiding people with neck / face tats is usually a good idea regardless of where you live.

The onus is on you as the one asserting the opinion.

This is basic shit.