During my driving test, the examiner said: “You have to get rid of it at Sloterdijk.” I gave an affirmative “hmm”, because I was very nervous and had indicated in advance that I would rather not talk because I could concentrate the best.
All the more it surprised me when he asked after a few minutes of silence: “Do you ever read?” I hurriedly told me at that time I was busy in the newest book by Herman Koch, and that I would recommend it so far.
“No, I mean: do you ever read the traffic signs? You missed the exit.”
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