Driving Lessons...

1. There are 2 seasons: Winter & Construction

2. The Michigan Left - in order to make a left you have to make a right...I know. Confusing.

3. The ability to turn on flashing red left lane lights - oh and don't forget...flashing yellow lights mean the same thing. Huh?

4. What is a speed limit? - Everyone drives about 10-15 miles over the speed limit. And the speed limits are the highest I've ever seen. I feel like I'm flying everywhere (and still going the speed limit..or UNDER!) or like a grandma getting passed on every side.

5. Watch out for One Way Streets! - They're EVERYWHERE!

6. If you're not still inching forward on a Red Light ready for it to turn Green you might get run over. It's a race to get everywhere!

7. Don't split the township line down the middle of a street...you might get one side paved and one side gravel. Its true. I'll get a picture up soon!

8. There are mile streets that go East and West. For instance, the church sits on 13 Mile Road - that means we're 13 miles from downtown Detroit. But you also have to know that each mile road has another name. Example: 20 Mile Road = Hall Road; 16 Mile Road = Metro Parkway. BUT if when you go into another town...it changes! Beaver Road = 16 Mile Road TOO!

9. I break into a sweat on the interstates. I've never had a problem keeping up to speed with fast drivers before, but "fast drivers" in Indiana or Illinois are NOTHING in comparison with Michigan "fast drivers." They're out of our league.

10. Buy a GPS.


(Having difficulties posting pictures so I will have them up soon. Promise!)