I got my driver license

... almost 1 and a half years after coming to the US and about 7 months after I got my GC. It appears the only part I got wrong was straddling the road (thought I was back home) while reversing. After reading though the theory test information thats used in the UK & Ireland.. this test was very easy.
Well I got that and a paper temporary license while they verify my GC. Next week I'll be back home for the first time in a year and a half (not that long in the grand scheme of things I know but..) and it's going to be strange driving over there. Was it strange for other people going back home after being away for a while?