I drove off base...

I did it! I drove to my friends house which is about 15 mins away from the base. I have to say it made me nervous. It is really hard to pay attention to everything. The traffic lights blend in with the street lanterns and the stop signs are a triangle shape. Oh yeah, then the people walking and crossing the street and MOPEDS! It gives you that feeling like you are going to be ran off the road unexpectedly. I did survive and will venture out again. :)