SpongeBob and I had the same driving skills up until a week ago. Unlike most teens who equate driving with freedom, I was in NO rush to get behind the wheel.

The first time I had ever driven a car was with my brother and his best friend. I somehow convinced them to let me drive to my best friend’s house since she only lives two blocks away. My brother reluctantly gave me the keys and we were on our way…to what he now calls the “worst ride of his life.”

Let’s just say I didn’t know how much a person could yell to “pull over” in the span of two blocks. After I made it to her house, I put the car in park and asked how I did. It was silent. My brother finally broke his silence to add, “You almost hit a parked car.”

So I decided that would be the first and last time I drove a car. Now, four years later, I’m not only successfully learning how to drive, but I even have my road test scheduled.

So here are eight times SpongeBob’s driving experiences were relatable AF:

1. The first time you got behind the wheel and realized you knew absolutely nothing about driving a car.

2. Instantly imagining the worst possible scenario.

3. Driving on the highway pretty much felt like an impossible task. No stop lights, no thank you.

4. Any car that came close posed as an immediate threat because you can only drive well when the road is empty.

5. If you were to drive anything other than a car, you would probably be better off.

6. Automatically thinking you'll be stopped because it's way too obvious you're a new driver.

7. Suddenly, you forgot the rules of the road and you're not even sure why. Yet, you know fear clearly has something to do with it.

8. Realizing that there are very few beginner drivers who have it "under control," and understanding that you're not one of them.