Remember one thing: California means it when the sign ahead says to slow to 50 mph, for instance. Unlike many other states, California respects the intelligence of its people. When the speed at a certain corner should be 50 mph, it doesn't err on the side of caution.

Another thing I like about driving in California is that, given a chance, drivers are crisp and decisive. I remember one time that when I crossed into Arizona the driving immediately became more difficult. For instance, there was only a center line on a broad street and being in a town strange to me I wasn't sure where I should drive.

Another thing I like in California is that in its towns, there is a sign mid-block to tell you the name of the next crossstreet. I ahven't run into that anywh3ere else and I like it immensely. Especially when you're on a bus.