我正在参加第三次驾照考试。
I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.
我曾被要求在繁忙的交通中驾驶，并成功地做到了。
I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.
被指示驾车出城后，我开始获得信心。
After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence.
确信自己通过了，我几乎开始享受这次考试了。
Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.
考官一定对我的表现感到满意，因为他微笑着说："埃姆斯先生，还有最后一件事。"
The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said, 'Just one more thing, Mr. Eames.
让我们假设，一个孩子突然从你前方穿过马路。
Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.
我一敲车窗，你就必须在五英尺以内停车。"
As soon as I tap on the window, you must stop within five feet.'
我继续驾驶，过了一段时间，考官大声敲了敲。
I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly.
尽管声音清晰可闻，但我花了很长时间才作出反应。
Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.
我猛然重踩刹车踏板，我们两人都向前猛地冲了出去。
I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward.
考官悲伤地看着我。
The examiner looked at me sadly.
"埃姆斯先生，"他用哀怨的声音说，"你刚刚把那个孩子撞死了！"
'Mr. Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'