Currently I'm on a road trip back to school with my dad. Although the faster way to school is just down I-5, we decided to take the scenic route, which means more care time and bonding with my dear ol' dad. After being in such close quarters for three days, I've observed a lot about whats its like to go on a road trip with your parent(s). So, here is a quick list of what I've learned and observed, so that you know what may be coming if you decide to go on a similar road trip.

1. Your parent will never be completely comfortable with you behind the wheel. They sometimes that act as though you are 15 and still learning to drive.

2. But, you've definitely developed your own critiques for your parent's driving as well.

3. You realize that even though you and your parent may have completely different opinions and personalities, you have little quirks that are creepily similar.

4. At some point during the road trip, the road rage will cut in and you'll accidentally swear in front of your parent.

5. You will bicker endlessly about what music to listen to.

6. But somehow you'll find that one artist or album that you both love, and the duets and car dancing will begin.

7. Throughout the road trip you'll hear stories of your parent's own college and young adult life that you've never heard before, and you may be slightly shocked or scandalized.

8. Somehow your parent has discovered one social media or another and they think they are endlessly cool using it to update their friends/followers on your trip. (I think my dad actually thinks its a competition seeing who can post a picture on Instagram first.)

9. At some point along the road trip, your parent will start giving you advice and prepping you for the upcoming year, like what to do if a natural disaster happens or what type of boys to avoid.

10. When you get to campus, your parent will become really enthusiastic about everything happening during welcome week. No, they aren't reliving their glory days so much as being excited for you in your college experience.

11. Your parents will embarrass you by crying as they say goodbye . . .

12. But secretly you feel the same way.