Land Transportation - Vehicle Interior

Here you will learn some English words related to vehicle interior such as "bucket seat", "steering wheel", and "safety belt."

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Land Transportation
seat [noun]

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

Ex: She found an empty seat on the bus and settled in for the journey .
car seat [noun]

a seat in a vehicle designed to accommodate passengers

Ex: The leather upholstery on the car seat was luxurious .

a seat designed to provide support and comfort, often used in sports cars

Ex: He adjusted the height of the bucket seat for better visibility .

a seat in a car, bus, or other vehicle where someone who is not driving can sit

Ex: He put his bag on the passenger seat next to him .

the rear seating area of a vehicle, usually for passengers

Ex: He adjusted the temperature controls for the back seat passengers .

the seat in a car that is next to the driver

Ex: The front seat has more legroom than the back seats .

a seat used in a car to help small children sit higher and use the seatbelt properly

Ex: Lisa likes her booster seat because she can see out of the car windows better now .

a part of a car designed to keep a child's seat safely in place

Ex: The new car has easy-to-use child seat anchors for added safety .

a seat or device in a car that keeps a child safe and secure while traveling

Ex: It is important to check that the child restraint is properly installed before starting the car .
pillion [noun]

a seat behind the main rider on a motorcycle

Ex: They added a cushioned pad to the pillion seat for long rides .
headrest [noun]

the padded support for the head attached to the top of a vehicle seat

Ex:
armrest [noun]

a part of a chair or sofa that is designed to support the arms of a seated person, providing comfort and relaxation

Ex: He adjusted the armrest to a more comfortable height before sitting down .

a pedal in a vehicle that controls the speed by increasing or decreasing fuel intake

Ex: He pressed the accelerator pedal gently to accelerate .

the pedal that one uses to control the speed of a car, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: The gas pedal felt smooth and responsive after the repair .

a pedal in a manual transmission vehicle used to disengage and engage the engine from the gearbox

Ex: They installed a clutch pedal extension for easier reach .

the pedal that one pushes with one's foot to stop or slow down a car, truck, etc.

Ex: She slammed the brake pedal to avoid hitting the car in front of her .

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

Ex: In case of brake failure , the emergency brake can be used to slow down the vehicle safely .

a hand-operated brake used to keep a vehicle stationary when parked

Ex: She forgot to release the parking brake before driving off .

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

Ex: The gearshift on the truck was heavy , requiring a firm grip to change gears effectively .

a gear in a vehicle's transmission used for moving backward

Ex: She checked the rearview mirror before engaging reverse gear .

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

Ex: The car 's steering wheel was equipped with controls for audio and cruise settings .

a part of a car that connects the steering wheel to the wheels, allowing the driver to control the direction of the car

Ex: The mechanic explained that the steering column was slightly damaged and needed repair .

a switch or button used to start and stop the vehicle's engine

Ex: She left the keys in the ignition switch while running into the store .

the pedals and instruments in a car that allow both the driver and instructor to operate them simultaneously for learning purposes

Ex: When learning to drive , understanding how dual controls work helps ensure safety and effective communication between the student and instructor .

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

Ex: They checked that the safety belts were functioning properly as part of the vehicle ’s safety inspection .
airbag [noun]

a safety device in a vehicle designed to inflate rapidly in the event of a collision

Ex:

a small light on the dashboard that shows information about the car's systems, like fuel level, engine status, or warnings

Ex: My car 's indicator light showed a warning , so I pulled over to see what was wrong .

a stick on the side of a car's steering wheel that is moved up or down to show other drivers the direction the driver intends to turn

Ex: The mechanic said the turn signal lever was broken and needed to be replaced .
horn [noun]

a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others

Ex: The horn blared as the truck drove past .

a metal framework in vehicles that prevents cabin collapse during rollover accidents

Ex: Rally cars feature specially designed roll cages to meet safety standards in high-speed competitions .

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

Ex: The dashboard displayed the car 's speed and fuel level .

the area in front of the driver containing gauges, indicators, and controls

Ex: The instrument panel displayed the vehicle 's speed and fuel level .
clock [noun]

the instrument that shows the speed or mileage of the vehicle

Ex: The clock in the truck indicated it was time for an oil change .

a measuring instrument in a vehicle indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank

Ex: They calibrated the fuel gauge for accuracy after maintenance .
dial [noun]

a round control used to adjust settings such as temperature, volume, or fan speed

Ex: The dial for adjusting the air conditioning was easy to read .
odometer [noun]

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

Ex: The odometer reading indicated that they were nearing their destination .

a measuring instrument displaying the revolutions per minute of an engine

Ex: The tachometer reading indicated a smooth engine performance .

a device that shows how hot or cold something is

Ex: The temperature gauge in the room indicated it was 25 degrees Celsius .

a device in a car that shows the pressure of the oil in the engine

Ex: It is important to check the oil pressure gauge regularly to avoid engine damage .

the storage area and control panel located between the driver's and front passenger's seats in a car

Ex: She adjusted the air conditioning settings using the buttons on the center console .

a small section in a vehicle's dashboard for storing small items

Ex: They added a divider to organize the glove compartment contents .

a small, built-in container in a car or other vehicle that holds a cup or bottle to prevent it from spilling

Ex: She reached for her water bottle in the cup holder while waiting at the traffic light .
legroom [noun]

the amount of space available for a person's legs when sitting, especially in vehicles or seats

Ex: In the new car model , they increased the legroom in the back seats to make it more comfortable for passengers .

a hinged flap above the windshield in a vehicle to shade the driver from sunlight

Ex: The sun visor had a mirror on its underside for checking his appearance .

a fixed mirror inside of a car or another vehicle that gives the driver a view of what is happening behind the vehicle

Ex: She checked the rearview mirror before changing lanes .
dashcam [noun]

a type of camera that is mounted on the dashboard or windshield of a vehicle to record video footage of the road ahead or inside the car