Speaking to the Driver

In the U.S. of A., buses will have a sign saying "Don't speak to the driver."

In Germany, the sign reads: "It is strictly forbidden for passengers to speak to the driver."

In England: "You are graciously requested to refrain from speaking to the driver."

In Scotland: "What have you got to gain by speaking to the driver?"

And in Italy: "Don't answer the driver."

Vocabulary Help

• bus - ônibus
• sign - placa
• speak (speak, spoke, spoken) - falar
• driver - motorista
• forbidden - proibido
• refrain - não se permitir a
• gain - ganhar