Once upon a time, there was a car named Cruiser. Cruiser loved to drive on the open road and explore new places. One day, Cruiser was driving on the highway and decided to take a detour to see what was down the road. As Cruiser drove, he had to handle the steering wheel carefully to avoid any obstacles. He needed to accelerate to get up to speed and then coast when he didn't need to use the gas.

Cruiser came to an exit that would lead him down the detour he wanted to take. He slowed down and used his brakes to safely exit the highway. Once he was off the highway, Cruiser continued to drive down the road, enjoying the scenery.

But suddenly, Cruiser realized that the road he was on was merging with another road. Cruiser had to handle the steering wheel carefully to make sure he merged into the new road safely. He didn't want to cause any accidents!

Cruiser successfully made the merge and continued down the road. He was having so much fun exploring and seeing new things! In the end, Cruiser learned that it's important to always be aware of your surroundings and handle the car carefully, especially when you're driving on a detour or merging onto a new road.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Cruiser taking a detour from the highway?
2. What did Cruiser need to do when the road he was on merged with another road?
3. What did Cruiser learn about driving by the end of the story?
4. What is the importance of being aware of your surroundings while driving?