Summer is in full swing which means a lot of people will be heading to the Eastern Shore to soak up the sun. A majority of those vacationers from the D.C. and Maryland areas will be crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on their journey east. For some, it’s a pleasant experience, however, there are plenty of others who have a hard time conquering this beast. Be honest, you’ve either thought about or done one of these things.

1. “Sweet baby Jesus please let me make it across the structure in one piece.”

2. “I wonder when they did the last inspection. What if something has broken between then and this very second I am traveling across it.”

3. “Psh. The bridge isn’t even that high.”

4. Gets to the top of the bridge. (revokes previous statement)

5. “Ugh, I wanna be hanging out on that boat down there so bad.” Sorry, you’ll be stuck in the car for quite a bit longer.

6. “Oh my god, that was definitely a shark!” It definitely wasn’t.

7. Turns off the radio because it will assist you with your visual and motor skills.

8. “How TF did my parents do this with 4-year-old me in the car and keep it together?”

9. During backups (which is all the time), “Maybe if I jump over the side now and start swimming I might be able to make to shore by morning.”

10. “Sir, I don’t care if you have a Smart car or a massive F150, MOVE OVER I AM ALSO OPERATING A VEHICLE.”

11. Mentally goes through the entire plan of escape if the car somehow makes it over the side.

12. White-knuckles the steering wheel.

13. “My vacation lies just on the other side of this bridge!” Yeah, just add like 2 hours.

14. “WHERE IS MY EZPASS?!” *Proceeds to shuffle through the glove compartment.

15. Gets off the bridge. “I am an absolute professional at everything.”

Happy summer travels y’all!