I can totally relate to that driving thing. Since I moved out I hardly every drive by car, since firstly I haven't got an own one anymore, and secondly living in a pretty urban area I can always take my bike or public transport (when the weather's less than fine). I have a motorbiking license (though I hardly ever drive since I can't affort my own bike and it's not really practical in the city anyway) and ever since I did that I'm very, very finely attuned to traffic, because you quickly learn that most people have little respect for vehicles with not more than 2 wheel and so you have to be a hell of careful all the time.

When I should happen to drive a car I only realize how many people drive like idiots, especially on the highway since we have no speed limits there. While I like driving fast I'll only ever do so, when it's safe but there are many people who act like they're the only ones on the street actually. *eyeroll*

But going by bike can be rather nerve-racking, too. Especially when there's those folks in the big SUV that literally seem to think "Girl on a bike? Ah well, I have the bigger vehicle... I do not need to be careful to not endanger anyone." Idiots.

And on a more positive note:

All my best wishes to your sister and her girl-friend!!! :)