1. What Will People Think? A: I dont like riding the bus. B: Why not?

A: The seats and windows are dirty. B: Dont they clean the bus every night? A: I think they do. B: You should bring some wipes with you. A: Thats a good idea. B: Then you can wipe your seat and window. A: People will think Im strange. B: Who cares? Everyone is strange. A: Thats for sure. B: Dont worry about what people think. 2. Dont Ride the Bus A: I dont like riding the bus. B: Why not? A: Number one, its too slow. B: Youre right. A car is faster. A: Number two, its usually late. B: Youre right. The buses are never on time. A: Number three, it doesnt run 24 hours. B: Youre right. Buses dont run late at night. A: Number four, its too crowded.

B: Youre right. You have to stand in the aisle. A: Number five, its unsafe. B: Youre right. Bad guys might rob you. 3. Dont Cut the Tires A: We had a problem at school. B: What was the problem? A: Someone cut the tires. B: What tires? A: The tires on the cars. B: Where were the cars? A: They were in the student parking lot. B: How many tires were cut? A: One or two tires were cut on each car. B: How many cars? A: Eleven cars. B: Thats terrible. I hope they catch the person. 4. The Crosswalk A: Life isnt fair. B: It sure isnt. A: I got a ticket yesterday. B: What for? A: I was crossing the street. B: Were you in a crosswalk?

A: Yes, but the red hand was blinking. B: So? Thats a ticket? A: Yes, its a $140 ticket. B: Thats not right! A: When I started to cross the street, the white walk sign was blinking. B: You need to walk faster. 5. Its Okay to Speed A: Youre driving too fast. B: Why do you say that? A: The speed limit is 65. B: I know that. A: But youre doing 75. B: So is everyone else. A: But a cop might stop you. B: No, he wont. Some cars are doing 85. A: So the cop will stop those cars? B: Of course. He stops the fastest cars. A: My friend got a ticket for doing 75. B: Your friend was unlucky. 6. Check Your Tires A: Remember to put air in your tires. B: How often do I have to do that? A: Once every two months.

B: Thats a lot. A: What do you mean? B: Thats six times a year! A: Yes, and it takes about five minutes each time. B: Ill try. A: Check your tires or youll get a flat. B: Oh. Thats not good. A: No, it isnt. A flat costs you time and money. B: And I dont have either. 7. Dont Be in a Hurry A: Youre driving too fast. B: Im in a hurry. A: Dont ever be in a hurry. B: Its not my fault. You didnt wake me up. A: Thats not my fault. You didnt tell me to wake you up. B: Well, I meant to. A: Dont ever be in a hurry when youre driving. B: Why not? A: Because youll have an accident. Most accidents are because people are in a hurry. B: How do you know that? A: I read a lot. B: I thought drunks caused most accidents 8. A New Car

A: Lets go for a ride. B: Where are we going? A: Into the mountains. B: That sounds nice. A: I want to show you my new car. B: You bought a new car? A: Yes. I bought a Cadillac. B: A luxury car. A: Luxury plus speed. B: What are we waiting for? A: Let me get the keys. B: Let me get my camera. 9. Im Going to Explode A: I have to go to the bathroom. B: Why didnt you go before we left? A: I did, but I have to go again. B: Well, hold on a little longer. A: I think Im going to explode. B: Just hold on. A: Oh! Dont hit any more bumps! B: Well be at McDonalds in just a few minutes. A: I hope they are fast minutes. B: Think about something else. Think about a hamburger.

A: Im thinking, but I still have to go. B: Its the next exit. Hold on! 10. The Missing Car A: Wheres the car? B: What do you mean? A: The car isnt here. B: Where did you park it? A: I parked it right here. B: Are you sure? A: Yes. I remember this big tree. B: Maybe its the wrong tree. A: No, this is the tree. B: Did someone steal it? A: I sure hope not. B: Maybe they towed it away. 11. Too Many Cars A: Look at this traffic. B: Id rather not. A: It gets worse every year. B: Why are you complaining? Were going almost 20 miles an hour. A: The speed limit is 65! B: Well, thats between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. A: Where are all these people going?

B: Theyre all asking the same question. A: When are they going to fix this problem? B: They said they need more money. A: They always need more money. B: Itll get worse before it gets better. 12. Dont Call the Police A: Did you see that car? B: Yes, he went through the red light. A: Can we call the police? B: No, the police dont care. A: Why not? B: They have to see it happen. A: They dont believe us? B: No. They can only give a ticket if they see it happen. A: So, what do we do? B: We dont do anything. A: Maybe we should honk the horn next time. B: The driver will just honk back at us. 13. Wash the Car A: My car is dirty. B: Why dont you wash it? A: Thats what Im going to do. B: Are you going to wash it yourself?

A: Of course. Its not a hard job. B: Ill help you. A: Okay, Ill get a bucket. B: Ill rinse the car first. A: Then we can scrub it with a wet sponge and soap. B: After that, we can dry it with a towel. A: Then it will look like new B: And you save $10. 14. Windy Weather A: It sure is windy today. B: Paper is flying everywhere. A: This wind is dangerous for drivers. B: Especially for drivers of big trucks. A: The wind blows those trucks over. B: It blows trees over, too. A: A tree fell onto my dads car. B: Was there much damage? A: My dad had to buy a new car. B: Wow! Thats terrible. A: Never park your car under a tree. B: The wind will get you, or the birds will get you. 15. Two Birds with One Stone A: When are we going to stop?

B: Well stop at the next McDonalds. A: How far away is that? B: I think well be there in half an hour. A: I hope so. I have to go to the bathroom. B: Well, I can always pull over. A: No, thank you, Ill just wait. B: We can kill two birds with one stone. A: What do you mean? B: While youre using the bathroom, Ill order some food. A: Dont order for me. Im not hungry. B: Im very hungry. Ill order for you, and then Ill eat yours. 16. Beat the Light A: This is such a long light. B: Look how many cars are waiting in line. A: They need a left-turn arrow. B: Only two cars can make a left turn every three or four minutes. A: Well be here forever. B: Get out of this lane. A: But we need to turn left. B: Forget it. Go straight. A: Then what? B: Then well just make a U-turn. A: And then we can turn right at the light.

B: Good idea. It will be so much quicker. 17. A Dream Car A: I need a cheap car. B: How much money do you have? A: $1,000. B: Well, that should get you something. A: But I need something thats reliable. B: You need a car with low mileage. A: A car that was owned by a little old lady. B: Where have you looked? A: I havent looked anywhere yet. B: Why not? A: Because Ill never find one for such a low price. B: Youre right about that. Keep saving your money 18. A Bad Driver? A: Good afternoon, officer. B: Your drivers license and registration, please. A: Here you go. B: Do you know why I pulled you over? A: I have no idea. All of a sudden I heard your siren. B: You rolled through that stop sign back there. A: But I stopped! B: No, you didnt. You slowed down, but you didnt come to a full stop.

A: Well, nobody else does, so why should I? B: Thats not the attitude of a good driver. A: But I am a good driver. Ive never had a ticket in my life. B: Well, youve got one now. Here. Have a nice day.

19. A Slow Walker A: $140. I can't believe it. B: What are you talking about? A: I got a ticket downtown for $140. B: Were you speeding? A: No, I was crossing the street. B: Were you jaywalking? A: No, I was in the crosswalk. B: So why did you get a ticket? A: The officer said the red hand was blinking. B: Was it blinking when you entered the crosswalk? A: No, the white WALK sign was blinking. B: You should fight that ticket. Ill be your witness. 20. Hit and Run A: They were in a crosswalk near school at 3 a.m. B: Who? A: Two students from USC. B: What happened?

A: A speeding car ran a red light, killing the girl. B: What happened to the other student? A: He landed on the hood of the car. B: Did he get off the hood? A: No, the car stopped and the passenger pushed the injured student off the hood. B: Ill bet the car continued on its way. A: Of course it did. Why stop after youve run over two people? B: I hope they find them and put them in jail for life. 21. Beware the Carts A: What happened to your car? B: I got a dent in the parking lot. A: How did you get it? B: I dont know. Maybe it was from a shopping cart. A: Those shopping carts are dangerous. B: Especially the metal ones. A: I dont park at a store that uses metal shopping carts. B: Thats a good idea, but there was a good sale at this store. A: Did you save any money on the sale? B: Yes, I did. I saved about $50. A: Thats great. B: Yes, except this dent will cost about $150.