So, I'm back in L.A. 500 miles later. And I have to admit, I'm not happy about this whole speed limit thing.

I'm a good driver. Not only that, I know how to drive. It's actually a skill that not many have. I can travel safely at speeds above 80mph, dodging other drivers and switching lanes, and I can do it with ease and without endangering anyone including myself. There's a lot of idiots out there who can't, and there's a lot of idiots out there who are a danger even at the speed limit.

However, I firmly believe that speed limits are slowing traffic down. If the people who can drive safely at fast speeds were allowed to, backups might happen less frequently. Co-workers and I were discussing last week the possibility of a "high-speed license," where you have to specifically qualify for this special license and maybe pay a little extra, but it would allow you to go over the posted speed limits because you had been certified by the state as a safe driver.

I know I'd definitely pay more for it. It's asinine that in an area like the Arizona desert where there's no one around for miles except for the random tractor-trailer, I have to make sure my speed stays below 90 so I don't attract attention from the Arizona Highway Patrol. It would make my life easier if I could just accelerate to a comfortable pace across the flatlands, and it would generate a little more revenue for the state licensing me if I paid extra for a high-speed license.