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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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seat
seat
[noun]

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

Ex: He checked his ticket to find the correct seat in the stadium. 
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car seat
car seat
[noun]

a seat in a vehicle designed to accommodate passengers

Ex: She strapped her child into the car seat before driving. 
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bucket seat

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

Ex: The bucket seats hugged their bodies during the sharp turn. 
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passenger seat

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

Ex: She sat in the passenger seat while her friend drove the car. 
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back seat
back seat
[noun]

the rear seating area of a vehicle, usually for passengers

Ex: They installed a DVD player for entertainment in the back seat. 
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front seat

the seat in a car that is next to the driver

Ex: Sarah sat in the front seat while her dad drove the car. 
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booster seat

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

Ex: When Ben turned four, his parents bought him a new booster seat for the car. 
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child seat anchor

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

Ex: The child seat anchor helps to secure the baby seat firmly in the car. 
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child restraint

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

Ex: Parents should always use a child restraint when driving with young children. 
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pillion
pillion
[noun]

a seat behind the main rider on a motorcycle

Ex: She rode pillion on his motorcycle during the parade. 
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headrest
headrest
[noun]

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

Ex: The headrest prevented neck strain during the long journey. 
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armrest
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: She rested her arms on the armrests while relaxing in the comfortable chair. 
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accelerator pedal

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

Ex: She released the accelerator pedal to slow down for the turn. 
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gas pedal
gas pedal
[noun]

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

Ex: He pressed the gas pedal to speed up on the highway. 
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clutch pedal

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

Ex: He pressed the clutch pedal while shifting gears. 
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brake pedal

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

Ex: He pressed the brake pedal gently to slow down. 
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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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parking brake

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

Ex: He engaged the parking brake before exiting the car. 
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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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reverse gear

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

Ex: He shifted into reverse gear to parallel park. 
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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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steering column

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

Ex: When he turned the steering wheel, the steering column helped to move the car to the left. 
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ignition switch

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

Ex: He turned the ignition switch to start the car. 
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dual controls

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

Ex: In driving schools, cars are equipped with dual controls so that instructors can intervene if necessary during lessons. 
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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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airbag
airbag
[noun]

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

Ex: The airbag deployed upon impact, protecting the driver. 
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indicator light

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

Ex: When the engine indicator light came on, I knew I had to check the car at the mechanic. 
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turn signal lever

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: When you want to make a right turn, push the turn signal lever up. 
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horn
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: He honked the horn to warn the pedestrian crossing the street. 
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roll cage
roll cage
[noun]

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

Ex: Race cars rely on roll cages to protect drivers during crashes on the track. 
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dashboard
dashboard
[noun]

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 lights flickered when the engine started. 
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instrument panel

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

Ex: He noticed a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. 
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clock
clock
[noun]

the instrument that shows the speed or mileage of the vehicle

Ex: The clock in my car showed that I had driven 100,000 miles. 
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fuel gauge

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

Ex: He glanced at the fuel gauge to see if he needed to refuel. 
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dial
dial
[noun]

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

Ex: She turned the dial to increase the temperature in the car. 
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odometer
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 on the car showed that it had traveled over 100,000 miles. 
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tachometer

a measuring instrument displaying the revolutions per minute of an engine

Ex: He monitored the tachometer to shift gears at optimal revolutions per minute. 
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temperature gauge

a device that shows how hot or cold something is

Ex: The car's temperature gauge showed that the engine was getting too hot. 
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oil pressure gauge

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

Ex: The oil pressure gauge in my car shows if the engine has enough oil pressure. 
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center console

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

Ex: I put my phone in the center console so it doesn't slide around while I'm driving. 
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glove compartment

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

Ex: He found a forgotten pair of sunglasses in the glove compartment. 
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cup holder

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

Ex: I always put my coffee in the cup holder when I drive to work. 
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legroom
legroom
[noun]

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

Ex: The economy class seats on the plane had limited legroom, so my knees were pressed against the seat in front of me. 
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sun visor
sun visor
[noun]

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

Ex: She pulled down the sun visor to shield her eyes from the glare of the sun. 
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rearview mirror

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

Ex: He adjusted the rearview mirror to get a better view of the traffic behind him. 
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dashcam
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

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