Picture this: an open road with barely any cars in view. There is a comfortably cool breeze, and the windows of your car are rolled down. You're in the driver's seat and you're thinking of the destination you would like to reach. The options seem endless. You're in a position where you have the ability to drive absolutely anywhere. This is my favorite thing about driving. In terms of finding a way to relax and unwind, there's nothing better than driving at your preferred speed with open car windows and good music playing in the background. It is definitely one of the ways I allow myself to breathe, think and enjoy myself. Whether I am with my friends or by myself, driving provides a certain kind of freedom, and for me, this is the best thing about driving. For example, the fact that I can drive anywhere is tremendously liberating. For me, driving is like a personal escape. The second I was able to acquire a permit in my state, I went for it. Ever since I've received my driver's license, I have driven constantly, and the thing is, I've never gotten tired of it. For me, it's really a form of relaxation, and it is a way to clear my mind and temporarily abandon my responsibilities. If there is something that is stressing me out in the moment, and I know that I need to take a step back and take a break, one of the first things I do is drive. Being from New York City, I don't necessarily have the luxury of an open road at my immediate disposal, but most of the time, I enjoy driving aimlessly and sometimes when I am feeling more adventurous, I'll drive to new places and explore views that end up being incredibly Instagram-worthy. I can affirmatively say that driving is important for me, because it provides me an opportunity to refresh and explore the environment around me in a convenient way.