开车出门

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I hop into the car, and before anything else, 我坐进车里，什么都还没做，

I buckle up — it's automatic by now. 就先系好了安全带——这都成下意识动作了。

I adjust the rear-view mirror and tilt the side mirrors until I can see the lanes behind me. 我调了调后视镜，又调整了两侧的反光镜，直到看清后面的车道。

I put my foot on the brake, start the engine, 我踩住刹车，打着火，

and let it warm up for a second. 让车稍微热上一会儿。

Then I shift into reverse, check over my shoulder, 接着我挂上倒挡，回头看了看，

and back slowly out of the driveway. 慢慢把车倒出了车道。

Out on the road, 开上大路后，

I flick on my turn signal well before each turn, 每次转弯前我都会早早打好转向灯，

and keep a safe distance from the car ahead. 并和前车保持好安全车距。

There's a calm little ritual to those first few seconds in the car — 刚上车的那几秒，总有一种让人平静的小仪式感——

mirrors, seatbelt, a deep breath — 调镜子、系安全带、深吸一口气——

that sets the tone for a safe drive. 这就为接下来的安全驾驶定下了基调。

Traffic is light this morning, the radio is on low, 今天早上的路况挺好，收音机声音放得很轻，

and I settle in for the trip. 我也定下心来，舒舒服服地踏上路程。