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When trying to get used to the wheel, don't use the hardest race you can find. You want to focus all your efforts into learning how to properly use the wheel, not struggling to find grip, finding the best racing line in technical corners or fighting with other cars - you do all that AFTER you've learnt how to use the wheel.
I agree, and a good way to do that is the licenses. If you mess up you haven't lost anything.