The open road stretches out for miles in front of you.

The wind whips your hair as the sun glistens off your aviators.

There's nowhere you'd rather be on a day like this than in the driver's seat of your car.

But that's exactly the problem. Instead of enjoying the perfect day, your eyes are squeezed shut, you are double checking your seat belt, and are praying every prayer you know. Why? Because your younger sibling is behind the wheel of the family car learning to drive and you are so not ready for this next step in life. Here are 8 things everyone says when their younger sibling learns to drive:

1. "HOW IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THIS KID TO BE DRIVING?! I MUST BE SO OLD!"

Like seriously, wasn't it yesterday that I was turning 16 and taking my driving test? Isn't this the kid we were just potty training last year? HOW CAN HE BE IN DRIVER'S ED?!

2. "I swear, if you kill me while driving, my ghost is so haunting you!"

I am not dying because my sibling doesn't know what a turn signal is. NO WAY.

3. "Just because you have a stupid learner's permit, does NOT mean you can be a backseat driver."

You have been driving for a few months. You just learned how to turn on the windshield wipers. You do not know more about the rules of the road than I do. So please, sit back, relax, and SHUSH.

4. "HA, I bet mom will make you run all the errands she usually makes me do!

Obviously, this is the greatest perk of your sibling getting his licenses. Mom needs milk from the store? Get the keys, little bro, it's your turn!

5. "What do you mean he's a better driver than I was at that age?!"

So what I hit every curb possible the first two months of driving?! I am the superior sibling. Always.

6. "Wait, why are mom and dad so chill about YOU driving but not with me?"

Like everything else, the younger siblings get away with so much more than you ever dreamed of. Driving is no exception.

7. "STOP SAYING MEN ARE BETTER DRIVERS THAN WOMEN!!!"

I guarantee this phrase has been uttered by every older sister who has had to deal with younger brothers behind the wheel. I can't tell if my brother says this because he believes it or because he wants to get a rise out of me. Ugh. Brothers.

8. "Be safe! No speeding! Don't do anything stupid! Hey, I'm not nagging you! I'm saving your life!"

Because nothing brings out your overprotective older sibling side like watching your baby sibling get behind a giant metal contraption that can go upwards of 100 mph. Let's just say I might have a few gray hairs by the time my sibling gets his driver's license.