1,055 — Riding Scooters and Motorcyles

Not everyone feels safe riding on a motorcycle. Find out why in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:09
Explanations: 3:19
Fast dialog: 16:53
Bernadette: When you offered to give me a ride to work, I didn’t know you rode a motorcycle. I’m not sure about this.
Pawel: Come on, put on this helmet and get on. You’ll get to work much faster. We can zip around cars and go between lanes.
Bernadette: That’s what I’m afraid of.
Pawel: I’m an experienced driver. I rode a moped when I was a teenager, had a scooter in college, and got my first bike when I was 22. I ride with my motorcycle club every weekend, so you don’t have to worry about safety.
Bernadette: I’m sure you’re a good driver, but one wrong move and I’m road kill.
Pawel: Get on and I promise to behave. I won’t pop any wheelies, spin out, or do any other tricks.
Bernadette: If that was intended to put my mind at ease, it didn’t work.
Pawel: All right, last call. You want a ride to work or not?
Bernadette: Okay, I’m putting my life in your hands. If I die, it’ll be on your conscience.
Pawel: No worries. If we wipe out, it’ll take us both out, so I won’t be conscious to worry about my conscience. Hold on!

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse