As a tiny boy I dreamt of driving fast cars. As a pre-teen I dreamt of driving trucks after "Smokey And The Bandit" came out. I've always loved driving on the whole. Traffic jams weren't always fun but so what. They are part of the car culture. Being in them never made me wish I didn't have a car, UNTIL I got a motorcycle.

My first motorcycle was just a toy to me. It wasn't for transportation. Years later when I got my second motorcycle, it was a replacement for a car. From then onward I didn't really want to own a car. Only bad weather made me want four wheels.

I've always been a great driver. The only times I've wrecked were when I was playing around, using the car as a toy instead of as a tool. With the right car, driving can be a pleasant experience. Otherwise it is just a means to get around.

Now I'm a school bus driver. Even driving that huge vehicle can be fun for me, though it isn't comfortable. Driving around corners and other tight places is like playing a game. I'm glad I don't have to pay for refueling it. Diesel number 2 costs $4.16 per gallon.