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M - In this episode we're going to talk about DRIVING !

C -Nearly everyone owns a car in America. In cities you will find trains and subways and city buses, but as soon as you exit the city limits you may find it difficult to maneuver about without a car.

M – Maybe that's why car rentals are so commonly used.

C - We have a well developped and maintained system of highways and secondary roads, and driving coast to coast maybe is the best way to experience America. By driving you can enjoy the people and places that don't make it into the guide books.

M – In Europe a lot of people have the dream of being out on the open road, riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle maybe on Route 66, lost in the endless landscape

C – We all wish we could kiss our job goodbye and hit the road !

M – Hey, listeners, if you plan to make this dream a reality, before you go, do a little research and familiarize yourselves with the rules of the American road!

C – You won't find the same organized chaos that you find in some parts of the world, driving laws are strictly enforced. We drive on the right side of the road, we get our driver's license at 16. In case you rent a car, you must be at least 25.

M – What if I'm driving and I come upon a check-point? What will the cop do to me?

C – First off, don't call him a cop. The police officer will stop you and ask for your documents, your driver's license and vehicle registration, if he finds a violation you will be issued a ticket.

M - A ticket.

C - And if you think you don't have to pay your ticket because you live outside of the Country, you may receive it at home in the mailbox.

M – ...exactly like a birthday card !

C - Except that this asks you for money .

M – Yes. Well, back to our check-point, what else may the officer be searching for?

C- Anything really, undocumented immigrants, drugs, drunk drivers... if the officer suspects you may be under the influence of alcohol you may be given a breathalyzer test.

M – So, listeners, don't drink and drive!

C - The penalties are severe.

M - Before you go out make sure you have a designated driver.

C - Or cab money. And make sure you do not have any open liquor bottles or cans in your car while driving.

M – Cindy, in order to introduce the next topic I'm gonna quote the film 'Top Gun'.

C – Do it!

M – 'I feel the need ... the need for speed ! ' So, let's talk about it.

C – Speed is great , speed is a lot of fun, as long as you're within the limits. You won't get very far before you come upon an officer with a radar gun and “the need....to catch you!”

M – That reminds me of a quote by Dudley Moore: “The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.”

C - Works for me every time! So keep an eye on the speed limit signs and be aware that the limit can change quickly for instance from 55 miles per hour to 35.

M – Oh, and a mile is about 1.6 km.

C – Remember when you're travelling abroad to check the unit of measure, for example if you need to get gas, to gas up, gasoline is measured in gallons.

M – A gallon is about 3.79 liters.

C- Right, since gas prices are rising steadily I recommend you pick an economy car when choosing a rental. Stay away from the gas guzzlers.

M – ...gas what?

C – A gas guzzler, a vehicle that drinks gasoline because it's too large or too old and inefficient. To guzzle means to drink or eat fast. For example: it was really hot and I was parched, that is to say I was really thirsty, so I guzzled down a bottle of water.

M – Ok, clear. When I went to America I rented an economy car and it was also very easy to operate.

C – Most cars in America have automatic transmission and many offer cruise control. Two things that make long journeys more comfortable. As well as radio traffic reports aro

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