"Starting the Prius"

The audio begins with the soft, yet distinctive, beep of a car being unlocked, the sound echoing subtly in the surrounding quiet. The door of the car creaks open, a soft rustling of fabric suggesting someone settling into the driver's seat. The jingle of car keys is heard, followed by the crisp click as the key is inserted into the ignition. There's a brief moment of silence, before the quiet hum of the car engine comes to life, the sound of a Prius starting, its hybrid engine almost whisper-like. The soft purr of the engine grows steadier, a testament to the car's readiness to move. The sound of a seatbelt being fastened reverberates next, a necessary safety precaution before any drive. Then comes the gentle pull of the handbrake being released, followed by the slight crunch of gravel underneath the tires as the car begins to move, translating the sensation of driving. The audio ends with the faint hum of the Prius