You have received an e-mail from your English-speaking pen-friend From: Brenda@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru Subject: Driving lessons …Just imagine - after several weeks of promises my father started giving me driving lessons! Of course, somewhere in the country, because the city streets are very busy. Have you got a car in the family and who drives it? Is it easy to drive a car in the place where you live? At what age can you get a driving license in your country?

Subject: Re: Driving lessons

Dear Brenda,

That’s amazing news! I hope the driving lessons with your father are going well and that you’re having a great time learning. It's really cool that he's teaching you out in the country, away from the hustle and bustle. It should give you plenty of space to practice without too much pressure.

To answer your questions, yes, we do have a family car. My parents usually drive it since I don't have my license yet. Driving in my city can be quite challenging due to traffic, especially during rush hour, but it all depends on the time and location. Some parts are definitely busier than others.

In my country, you can get your driving license at 18. You need to pass a driving course, which includes both theory and practice exams. The whole process is pretty structured to ensure that you're fully prepared for all the challenges you might face on the road.

How about you? At what age are you allowed to start taking driving lessons? And how rigorous is the test to get a license in your country?

Looking forward to hearing more about your driving adventures!

Take care, [Your Name]