Slice of Life 24: Driving Lesson

Americans may start applying for their learner’s permit when they are15 year old, after completing a course, either online or in a class. After obtaining their permit, student drivers are typically taught the rules of the road by their parents. Once a student driver is 16 and has completed 30 hours of driving, they may get their driver’s license. The event is one of life’s most important slices of life.

Dialogue

A: Tá pronta pra sua aula de direção?

B: Tô. Deixa só eu pegar meus óculos de sol.

A: Hoje a gente vai treinar dirigir na estrada.

B: Tem certeza? Não sei se estou pronta pra isso.

A: Bom, a gente pode praticar numa rua mais tranquila hoje, se você quiser, mas um dia desses você vai ter que enfrentar uma estrada.

B: Tá, tá bom.

A: Você tá levando a sua licença?

B: Tô, eu deixo no carro, na minha carteira.

A: Tá. Agora, onde eu botei minhas chaves?

B: Ah, não... de novo não....

A: Are you ready for your driving lesson?

B: Yeah. Let me just grab my sunglasses.

A: Today we’re gonna practice driving on the highway.

B: Are you sure? I don’t know if I’m ready for that.

A: Well, we can practice on a less busy street today if you want, but eventually we need to get you on the highway.

B: Okay, sounds good.

A: Do you have your permit with you?

B: Yeah, I keep it in the car inside my wallet.

A: Okay. Where did I put my keys now?

B: Oh no… not again…