Welcome! The Savage was my first bike, and it felt like "a lot" to handle initially. The fantastic part about this bike, is once you get some experience and more sure footing, its light weight makes it a dream to handle in parking lots and confined spaces, and a riot to ride on the round. You can't trot a larger, heavier bike around a parking lot or while learning the curves as forgivingly as you can the Ole' Savage. It's one of the simplest bikes to learn on, and with experience when pushed on the back roads can dust your friends as well.
-Like others have said, take your time and stay focued while riding and you'll be a natural meant for the road in no time.
-Work on making sure you are sure footed with every step when moving the bike around at low speed. Pay attention to if you're about to set your foot down on gravel, sand, cinder, etc.
-I would recommend investing in a quality set of riding gear and helmet as soon as you're able to. This will make you more comfortable, often more visible, and can have the potential to let what could be serious injuries never get passed the level of mild discomfort. Plus I think riding gear can look cool.
Good luck and have fun tearing the nipples off the tires.