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.DialogueA: 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…