On the Freeway

4 months after getting my drivers permit, I have driven on the freeway. Thats what I did today for the first time ever. It was a cool experience. Freeway driving is easier than local as there is no intersections or redlights to worry about. Coming home, my dad pushed me to drive on the freeway. I was hesitant as I was a bit scared. But I got over that fear and drove on the freeway. And I did it during rush-hour traffic.

I got on the 605 Freeway from Carson (next to Long Beach Towne Center). As I was making the turn from Carson onto the on ramp, my legs were shaking and my hands were sweating. But when I followed the car in front of me’s speed and merged onto the 605 Freeway North, everything was fine. I drove in lane 4 (the right-most lane) and went about 50 MPH for a few miles. I reached 65 MPH and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I had full control of the car.

Going onto 91 Freeway East, I changed lanes and used my speed to do it. I was scared merging onto 91 East as from past experiences, I knew it was bumper to bumper traffic. But I managed to get into the freeway quite well. A big 18 wheel truck was next to me and I merged in behind that truck. Then it was a smooth ride along the right-most lane. Traffic wasn’t that bad as I kept speeds of 45 MPH along the 91 Freeway until I exited at Bloomfield. 

I got my permit on December 10, 2009 and now in 2 more months from tomorrow, I’ll be able to take my drivers license test. The test should be no problem for me as I have practiced driving well the last 4 months.