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B2 Level Wordlist - Driving

Here you will learn some English words about driving, such as "bumper", "hood", "plate", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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driving school

an institute that teaches people how to drive

Ex: The driving school helped her practice parallel parking and highway driving skills .
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license number

the numbers and letters on the plates at the front and back of a vehicle

Ex: They used the license number to track the history of the vehicle before purchasing it .
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motor vehicle

any type of vehicle that is powered by an engine

Ex: The city has implemented new policies to reduce the number of motor vehicles in the downtown area .
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bumper
bumper
[noun]

a bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident

Ex: The collision caused the bumper to pop off , requiring immediate repair .
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emergency brake

a brake that is operated by hand to hold a vehicle in place

Ex: It 's important to release the emergency brake before driving to avoid damaging the braking system .
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hood
hood
[noun]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

Ex: The hood of the sports car gleamed under the showroom lights , showcasing its pristine condition .
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plate
plate
[noun]

a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters

Ex: The security guard recorded the plate of the car entering the restricted area for access control .
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safety belt

a strap that keeps a person attached to their seat to prevent injuries, especially in cars, etc.

Ex: She felt more secure driving after installing new safety belts in her older vehicle .
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tailpipe
tailpipe
[noun]

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

Ex: She installed a new chrome-plated tailpipe to enhance the appearance of her vehicle .
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tank
tank
[noun]

a container that holds the fuel of a vehicle, etc.

Ex: They installed a new , more efficient tank to increase the vehicle ’s range between refuels .
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tire
tire
[noun]

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

Ex: He changed the tire on his bike before the race .
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trunk
trunk
[noun]

the space at the back of an automobile in which different things can be put

Ex: The trunk space in the sedan was spacious enough for all their camping gear .
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turn signal

a light on a vehicle that blinks to indicate a change in lane

Ex: The mechanic checked the turn signal wiring to fix the issue of the lights not blinking .
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windshield

the large front window of a vehicle

Ex: The mechanic replaced the windshield after the accident .
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windshield wiper

a long and thin device with rubber on its edge, designed to move across the glass at the front of vehicles to clear it of rain, snow, etc. so that the driver can see the road properly

Ex: The windshield wiper squeaked as it moved across the glass , indicating it needed some maintenance .
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crash
crash
[noun]

an accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else

Ex: He was shaken but unharmed after the crash that occurred when he lost control of his car .
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bend
bend
[noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex: The road's series of tight bends required careful navigation.
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crossing
crossing
[noun]

the place where two streets or roads cross each other

Ex: The police officer directed traffic at the crossing during rush hour to manage congestion effectively .
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intersection

the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other

Ex: She was involved in a minor accident at the intersection due to another driver running a red light .
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U-turn
U-turn
[noun]

a turn that a car, etc. makes to move toward the direction it was coming from

Ex: She carefully executed a U-turn on the narrow street to head back home .
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global positioning system

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

Ex: The GPS provided real-time updates on her location.
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rush hour
rush hour
[noun]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .
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speeding
speeding
[noun]

the traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed

Ex: The government launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding.
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to brake
to brake
[Verb]

to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes

Ex: In heavy traffic , it 's essential to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to brake quickly if needed .
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to exit
to exit
[Verb]

to leave a place, vehicle, etc.

Ex: In case of a fire drill , employees are instructed to calmly exit the building .
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to pull up

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

Ex: Just as I was thinking of leaving , her bike pulled up outside the cafe .
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to navigate

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

Ex: The navigator instructed the driver on how to navigate through diverse landscapes and terrains .
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to rush
to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: To catch the last bus , the passengers had to rush to the bus stop .
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to slow
to slow
[Verb]

to decrease the speed of something

Ex: The technician slowed the conveyor belt to avoid jamming the production line .
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to fuel
to fuel
[Verb]

to provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.

Ex: She fueled the car 's tank before the road trip to ensure they would n't run out of gas .
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progress
progress
[noun]

forward movement or movement toward somewhere

Ex: Despite the heavy rain , they made steady progress on their journey to the mountains .
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steering wheel

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

Ex: He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the slippery conditions .
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handlebar
handlebar
[noun]

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

Ex: He noticed a slight wobble in the handlebar, which he had to fix before his next ride .
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zebra crossing

an area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely

Ex: They painted the zebra crossing with bright , reflective paint to increase visibility at night .
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gearshift
gearshift
[noun]

a handle in a car or other vehicle, by which a driver can change gears

Ex: The mechanic repaired the faulty gearshift to ensure smooth gear transitions .
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stoplight
stoplight
[noun]

the red light at the back of a vehicle that lits up when brakes are used to signal stopping or slowing down to other drivers

Ex: It 's important to check the functionality of your stoplights regularly to ensure road safety .
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road rage
road rage
[noun]

an aggressive behavior that is seen among drivers, particularly when they are stuck in traffic

Ex: The driving instructor emphasized the importance of avoiding road rage and maintaining composure on the road .
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