The dreamer drives over the San Mateo Bridge multiple times, experiencing a bumpy road and a sense of urgency. They are alone the first time, and with someone else the second time.

Bridges often symbolize transition or change, suggesting the dreamer is moving between phases in life. Driving can represent control over one's path in life; the bumpy road may indicate challenges or uncertainty. The urgency and repetition of driving over the bridge suggest the dreamer is grappling with a sense of rushing through life or missing something important.