Driving Test - Al Read

Driving Officer: Okay.

Mr. Smith.

Let’s begin your road test.

Mr. Smith: Oh.

I know I’m ready.

I’ve been practicing in mydriveway 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]

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.

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..

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?

You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing

the street.

Jeez!

Mr. Smith: Oh.

sorry about that.

It won’t happen again.

Driving Officer: Whoa!

Get out!

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.