So.. recently Josh and I were driving to work. We go the backways, because it saves time, but much of it is two-lane roads that big (slow) trucks use. Typically you can fly down these roads at 70mph or higher but when you get behind a truck, it's 50 or so until they turn. That is, until Josh introduced me to the wonderful rush that is passing on a two-lane road.
I don't think I had ever done it before. I was always scared - what if you go over and don't have time and another car comes?? Besides the danger of getting crushed, I also feared the embarassment of having to scooch back over to your position behind Mr. Slow Driver. But, if timed correctly, this regular driving skill can also be a fun pastime (don't be scared, Mom).
The first time, I only went when I was passing just one truck. I didn't want to attempt a multiples pass because, well if I failed, it could mean embarassing myself in front of that many more people. That is when I got the taste.
I tried the single pass several times. There is nothing better than that feeling of hitting the gas and flying past a slow truck, looking ahead to see how much room you have. Even better is when a car is in the distance and you feel that quick spur of "faster, faster!" I then moved on to doubles.
Early this week I graduated my class. It took 3 jumps, each being 3 to 4 cars, but I managed to pass the entire line and get ahead of the truck. Of course, I was assisted by someone in a larger car in front of me who would spot, go and then I'd follow. Maybe that's cheating. I call it tandem. All I know is that the rush I felt was one of the best I've had. Some people sky dive. I pass cars on a two-lane.
My way is cheaper.
