But not Murder

更新：2023-11-22

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[00:19.37]Lesson 69
[00:22.10]But not murder!
[00:24.41]I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time.
[00:28.84]I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully.
[00:34.37]After having been instructed to drive out of town,I began to acquire confidence.
[00:41.03]Sure that I had passed,I was almost beginning to enjoy my test.
[00:46.36]The examiner must have been pleased with my performance,for he smiled and said,
[00:51.43]'Just one more thing Mr.Eames.
[00:54.33]Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.
[00:59.26]As soon as I tap on the window,you must stop within five feet.'
[01:05.29]I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly.
[01:11.56]Though the sound could be heard clearly,it took me a long time to react.
[01:16.93]I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward.
[01:22.03]The examiner looked at me sadly.
[01:25.28]'Mr.Eames,'he said,in a mournful voice, 'you have just killed that child!'
 
Do you think that the writer passed his driving test?Why?