Oxford Scene 1

Ice on the road, bridge ahead, look out for wild animals. What’s this one, Ash?

That one means ‘danger, river bank’ or something. It’s obvious, look at it.

I’m studying for my driving test. You have to do a test in the car when you’re learning to drive and you have to do a written test as well, so I have to learn all these signs.

And I’m studying for my Business Studies course. I have to go to Oxford this afternoon to do an exam so I’m doing some last minute revision.

Hey, Ash.

What?

Did you say your exam’s in Oxford?

Yeah, so?

So, why don’t I drive us there? And you can give me a driving lesson on the way. I really need the practice.

OK, then. Sounds good.

Great! When do we need to go?

Well, with you driving? Now!

I’ll go and get a map.

Oh, you don’t need to, we’ve got the GPS.

Excellent, shall we go?

Yep.

OK. Ready to go!

Seatbelt on.

Oops. Seatbelt on.

Right. Look in the mirrors. Get into gear. Signal. Just check the mirrors again. And off we go.

This is easy!

You’re doing OK, just take it easy, the GPS knows where we’re going.

Turn right in 100 metres.

Turn right in 100 metres.

Continue driving around the roundabout for five kilometres. Turn left in 200 metres.

Left?! That can’t be right. We’re going round in circles.

I think we should go right.

Keep left. Approaching destination in 5 metres.

Stephen!

Let’s turn that thing off and turn around.

Oh, come on. I’m going to be late. It’s almost two o’clock now.

Which way do I go Ash?

Oh, look, just stop here. Over there.

OK, remember to lock the car and don’t forget to take the GPS with you. I’ll give you a ring after my exam. Bye!

Taxi!

Excuse me, can you take me to Oriel College, please?

OK.

Thanks.

You have arrived at your destination.