Now we are ready to start.

Benjy: Hi, Maggie! How's it going? Are you getting used to university life?

Maggie: Hi, Benjy! Yeah, sort of. And you?

Benjy: Oh, I'm doing great. I can't believe I'm living on my own, no parent control  — freedom!

Maggie: Yes, that's nice. Although I do feel a little homesick. I especially miss my little brother. And my room. But more than anything, I miss our subway!

Benjy: Are you kidding? There are tons of Subway restaurants here in Austin! I also love their sandwiches.

Maggie: I didn't mean the restaurant. I'm from New York  — remember? I miss the public transportation system.

Benjy: No way! Isn't it supposed to be exceptionally dirty and dangerous?

Maggie: It used to be. But now it's significantly improved. We New Yorkers love it.

Benjy: Still, I would never trade a drive in my truck for a subway ride! Again  — freedom! In my truck I feel I can go anywhere in the world!

Maggie: Lucky you!

Benjy: What - you don't like driving?

Maggie: To be honest  — I don't even have a driver's license.

Benjy: What? How did that happen? I got mine as soon as I turned 16! My little sister is 15, and our dad has been teaching her for almost a year now. She is one little daredevil on parking lots. Can't wait till she can hit the real road!

Maggie: In New York it never even occurred to me to get the license. With all the traffic jams and the public transportation, you don't need a car.

Benjy: Why did you even apply to the University of Texas, then? Texas is all about long roads.

Maggie: I know. I wanted to come here. My granny lives not far from San

Antonio. I wanted to be closer to her. And actually, I'm already taking driving lessons.

Benjy: That's the way to go! How do you like them?

Maggie: Well, I'm really good at maneuvering, I'm great at parallel parking...

Benjy: You are all set then! That's the hardest part!

Maggie: But... I'm terrified of driving fast. I cannot even imagine myself going on a highway. 75 miles per hour? It's just crazy!

Benjy: Hey, don't worry, all you need is practice. As soon as you get used to it, it will be fun.

Maggie: So I've heard.

Benjy: Listen, I've got a plan. You can drive my truck every evening. I'll coach you. Just half an hour a day, and in a couple of weeks you will gain all the confidence you need. Trust me.

Maggie: Really?

Benjy: How about we start tonight? I'll pick you up at 6 near your dorm.

Maggie: Oh, we could drive to the Subway restaurant in downtown Austin! My treat!

Benjy: Deal!