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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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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
driving school

an institute that teaches people how to drive

Ex: She enrolled in a driving school to prepare for her driving test and get her license. 
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license number

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

Ex: He wrote down the license number of the car that was parked in front of his driveway. 
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motor vehicle

any type of vehicle that is powered by an engine

Ex: He drove his motor vehicle to work every day, using it for his daily commute. 
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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: She noticed a small dent on the rear bumper from a previous accident. 
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emergency brake

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

Ex: He pulled the emergency brake to stop the car from rolling down the hill. 
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hood
hood
[noun]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

Ex: He popped the hood of the car to check the engine after it started making strange noises. 
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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: She customized her car's plate with a personalized message for a unique touch. 
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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 fastened her safety belt before starting the car to ensure she was protected in case of an accident. 
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tailpipe
tailpipe
[noun]

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

Ex: The mechanic examined the tailpipe for signs of exhaust leaks or corrosion. 
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tank
tank
[noun]

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

Ex: He filled up the tank with gasoline before starting his road trip across the country. 
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tire
tire
[noun]

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

Ex: She noticed the tread on her tires was worn down and decided it was time for a replacement. 
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trunk
trunk
[noun]

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

Ex: They packed their suitcases in the trunk of the car before heading to the airport. 
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turn signal

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

Ex: Before merging into the next lane, she activated her turn signal to alert other drivers. 
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windshield

the large front window of a vehicle

Ex: The windshield was cracked after the stone hit it during the drive. 
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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: She turned on the windshield wiper to clear the heavy rain from the windshield during the storm. 
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crash
crash
[noun]

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

Ex: The crash on the highway caused a major traffic delay and required emergency response. 
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bend
bend
[noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex: Be cautious when cycling around the blind bend ahead. 
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crossing
crossing
[noun]

the place where two streets or roads cross each other

Ex: The traffic light turned green, allowing vehicles to proceed through the busy crossing. 
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intersection

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

Ex: The traffic light at the intersection changed to red, stopping cars from all directions. 
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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: He made a U-turn in the intersection after realizing he had missed his destination. 
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global positioning system

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

Ex: She used her GPS to find the quickest route to her destination during the road trip. 
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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 left the house early to avoid the rush hour traffic on her way to the office. 
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speeding
speeding
[noun]

the traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed

Ex: He was fined for speeding on the highway. 
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to brake
to brake
[Verb]

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

Ex: The cyclist had to quickly brake to avoid colliding with the pedestrian crossing the street. 
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to exit
to exit
[Verb]

to leave a place, vehicle, etc.

Ex: After the movie ended, the audience began to exit the theater. 
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to pull up

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

Ex: The limousine pulled up, and a famous celebrity stepped out. 
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to navigate

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

Ex: She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions. 
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to rush
to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner. 
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to slow
to slow
[Verb]

to decrease the speed of something

Ex: The driver slowed the car as they approached the intersection. 
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to fuel
to fuel
[Verb]

to provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.

Ex: He fueled the car by adding gasoline at the gas station. 
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progress
progress
[noun]

forward movement or movement toward somewhere

Ex: The GPS showed their progress as they traveled along the highway. 
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steering wheel

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

Ex: She adjusted the steering wheel to a comfortable position before starting her drive. 
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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 adjusted the handlebar height to make his bike more comfortable to 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: She waited at the zebra crossing until the traffic stopped, allowing her to cross the street safely. 
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gearshift
gearshift
[noun]

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

Ex: She shifted the gearshift into first gear as she started driving up the steep hill. 
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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: The driver in front of her tapped the brakes, causing the stoplights to flash brightly. 
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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: He experienced road rage when another driver cut him off and responded with angry gestures. 
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