I think of the car as an extension of myself.
When I started, I caught on pretty quick.
I got my license on the first test, even though I made one small error (not stopping behind the white line at a stop sign, which nobody does anyhow).
I did take a drivers ed class, and the on-the-road test I passed with flying colors.
Perhaps it was from all my experience while driving and smoking pot, but after I quit some residual effects lasted.
I find that I am very attentative on the road. Perhaps I drive a little aggressive, but I have a very defensive style as well. I remain constantly aware of what is coming and what is around me. I keep aware on four-lane roads, as to who is on either side and whether I can merge. I don't excessively look to the point of distraction though.
Even when on a cell phone, my attention is more on the road. I tend not to talk on the phone due to that, because it's hard for me to follow a conversation when paying attention to the road.
For this reason, I think I am at an advantage over NT's, because my focus is so tuned to the road.
Is anyone else like me? I know there's some of you out there that can agree!