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General Training IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Transportation

Here, you will learn some English words related to Transportation that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8)
stopover

a short break or stay in a journey

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funicular

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

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carshare

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

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concourse

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

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apron

a vast paved area in an airport where aircrafts are parked

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rear end

the back portion or tail section of a vehicle

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provisional license

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

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bakkie

a pickup truck or utility vehicle

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compact car

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

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automatic number plate recognition

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

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four-wheel drive

a car or truck that can use all four wheels to drive, making it better for rough roads and bad weather

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tailgate

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

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to veer

to abruptly turn to a different direction

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to reroute

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

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to hot-wire

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

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to ram

to crash violently into an obstacle

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to stall

to cause a car's engine to stop working

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to moor

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

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to coast

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

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to gun

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

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to idle

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

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