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Author: Voutat Marisa
Teacher: Oria Matilde
Topic: Driver Education
Theme: Driving rules
Level: Medium
Vocabulary: district, peek, tailgate, pedestrian, driveway, pull the car, slow down
Time: 15 min
Resources: Conversation
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Driving Road Test
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my
driveway all week.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other
motorists.
Mr. Smith:
Okey-dokey.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car.
Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go!
Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed limit in this business
district is only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner . . . [
This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to signal too!
Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and . . . Ah, Could you
grab my cell phone under my seat. [
Huh?] Nah, I'll get it.
Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road!
Mr. Smith: Oh yeah.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now, pull over here and show me that you can parallel park.
Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey
bud. Move your car. I was here first!
Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a
peek at your notes?
Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're
tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [
Right.].
Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT . . .STOP!! You almost hit that
pedestrian . How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [
Well . . .]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street.
Jeez!
Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again.
[
Car screeching to a stop . . .]
Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [
What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day?
Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.