Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Transportation

a short stay at a place during a journey, typically for rest or transfer

a type of railway powered by cables that goes up and down a slope

a service where people can rent cars for short periods, often by the hour

a large open space or hallway within a building, often used for gatherings or as a central area in transportation hubs like airports or train stations

a vast paved area in an airport where aircrafts are parked

the back portion or tail section of a vehicle

a temporary driving license allowing learners to practice driving before obtaining a full license

a pickup truck or utility vehicle

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

a technology that uses optical character recognition to read vehicle license plates

a vehicle equipped with a transmission system that delivers power to all four wheels

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods

to abruptly turn to a different direction

to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

to crash violently into an obstacle

to cause a car's engine to stop working

to secure a boat by means of cables or anchors in a particular place

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear