A road journey                                                                               Nahata Institute, 63, sec7 extn., new power house rd. 2433819

We’re all waiting to leave for Balotra.                                                                                    I’ve got to drive slowly.

We’re visiting the Nakoda temple.                                                                                         Don’t worry.               I always drive slowly.

It’s about fifteen km away from Balotra.                                                                   B         Rajesh, the policeman is signaling you.

Dad’s gone to get petrol filled in the car and                                                                                     you’ve got to stop.

to have the coolant, tyres and oil checked.                                                                 Po        May I see your driving license please?

Jodhpur’s more crowded during the week than weekends.                                       R         Yes, here it is.

Dad doesn’t like traffic because he likes driving fast.                                               Po        And the car’s registration and insurance certificates?

He usually drives fast but carefully.                                                                           R         Here they are.

Mom doesn’t drive as well as dad.                                                                             Po        Right. You’re driving too fast.

She usually drives slow but carelessly.                                                                                   You’ve crossed the speed limit.

She stops too suddenly and turns too quickly.                                                                       This is a dangerous road.            Drive carefully.

She’s got to learn to drive smoothly.                                                                          R         Have we lost a lot of time?

I’m more comfortable with dad because he drives smoothly.                                    B         No, it’s only ten to ten. (9.50)

I drive well but I haven’t practiced driving much.                                                     R         How far have we gone?

Prateek got his driving license only last year.                                                             B         About 35 kilometers.

He doesn’t drive as well as I.                                                                                     R         That’s not too bad.      Is it?       

                                                                                                                                    B         Right but I want to go to the toilet.

B         What time is it?                                                                                                           Would you mind stopping at the next petrol pump?

R         A quarter to nine. (8.45)                                                                                 R         That is a good idea.    

B         How far have we got to drive?                                                                                   The car needs some petrol.            I need to drink water.

R         About ninety kilometers.                                                                                P          Dad, stop at a reliance’s.

B         The traffic isn’t heavy. We aren’t going to be late.                                                    The toilets there are very neat and clean.

R         Yes, but we’ve got to hurry.   Today’s Sunday.                                                         There’s even a snack bar if we need some snacks.

            The traffic’s going to be heavier soon.                                                           R         Ah! There’s a reliance’s.           

            The roads are going to be very crowded.                                                       Att       Can I help you?          

B         Are they going to be as crowded as in sojati gate?                                        R         Yes, I need some petrol in the car.

R         Yes. Some of them are going to be more crowded.                                                   The lady and the children need to use the toilet.

B         Well, remember….                                                                                                      Where is the toilet?

R         Yes, I know.               I’ve got to be careful.                                                 Att       The toilets are there.

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