Mitsuaki recently arrived in the United States to enter the university. He wants to do well in his studies and 31 the new culture But Mitsuaki has a problem. It's not his teachers. It's not even his 32 ability. His problem is that he doesn't have a car. Mitsuaki has already discovered a basic fact of American culture: Driving is a way of life. There are different transportations in America.Many cities have public traffic, like 33 , buses and subways. But most people find it the 34 to drive, even if they do have to deal with heavy traffic. Nowadays busy families often have more than one car. Many people think their car as a grade symbol.But no matter what their social status are, people 35 cars feel stressed When Mitsuaki first arrived, he was amazed at 36 many American drivers there were. Young people in America often get their driver's license around age 16 by passing a written test and a driving test. Before they can get their license, they have to take a driver education course. For teenagers, being able to drive is important. People can 37 find an American teenager without a driving license . Mitsuaki finally decides that he needs a car. His host family helps him find a good used car. But before he gets his license and 38 driving, he has to under-stand the American style of driving, He also needs to learn some of the basic rules of the road that good drivers follow. Driving to Americans is what 39 to birds. It's almost part of their 40 .For many Americans, being behind the wheel is like their natural homeBut if they don¡ ̄t drive carefully, they can become an endangered animal.