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Land Transportation - Driving Operations and Terms

Here you will learn some English words related to driving operations and terms such as "accelerate", "brake", and "pass."

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Words Related to Land Transportation

to leave a place by driving a vehicle

Ex: The group of friends made plans to drive away for a spontaneous road trip .
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to start driving away from a location

Ex: The car hesitated for a moment before smoothly driving off to the road .
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to continue driving a vehicle

Ex: They drive on the highway every morning to get to work .
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to start
[Verb]

to cause a machine or device to begin operating or functioning

Ex: He had to start the generator manually during the power outage .
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to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

Ex: The pilot skillfully accelerated the jet to quickly climb to a higher altitude .
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to brake
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to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes

Ex: In heavy traffic , it 's essential to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to brake quickly if needed .
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to floor
[Verb]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

Ex: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .
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to steer
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to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: She steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .
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to change to a higher gear in a vehicle to go faster

Ex: It is important to upshift smoothly to avoid jerking the car .
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downshift
[noun]

a shift to a lower gear in a vehicle's transmission

Ex: Make sure to perform downshift early enough to avoid engine strain .
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to change to a lower gear in a vehicle to reduce speed or increase power

Ex: We were told to gear down to save fuel in heavy traffic .
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to cause or maneuver a vehicle to move backward

Ex: The warehouse worker skillfully reversed the forklift to position it correctly for loading pallets.
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to slow
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to decrease the speed of something

Ex: The technician slowed the conveyor belt to avoid jamming the production line .
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to cruise
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to travel at a consistent and efficient speed

Ex: The eco-conscious commuter preferred to cruise at a moderate speed on their scooter .
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to turn
[Verb]

to change the direction of something's movement by rotating or steering it

Ex:
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to round
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to go around or encircle an object or obstacle, allowing movement to continue in a changed direction

Ex: The runners had to round the fallen tree on the trail and continue the race .
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to veer
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to abruptly turn to a different direction

Ex: Realizing another skier was on a collision course , she had to veer to the side to avoid an accident on the slopes .
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to alter the direction of a vehicle or object

Ex: The pilot turned off the aircraft smoothly towards the landing strip .
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to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

Ex: The event organizers decided to reroute the marathon course to showcase more scenic areas of the city .
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to swerve
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to turn something aside or cause it to deviate from its original path or direction

Ex: The ski instructor taught beginners how to swerve their skis to control speed .
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to beep
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(particularly of a horn or electronic device) to make a short, often high-pitched sound as a signal or alert

Ex: The hospital equipment beeped regularly , indicating the patient 's vital signs .
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to honk
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to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

Ex: She honks to greet her friend waiting on the sidewalk .
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to dip
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to adjust the angle or intensity of the headlights, typically to prevent dazzling or blinding other drivers on the road

Ex: Drivers are reminded to dip their lights in foggy conditions to improve visibility for all road users .
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to handle
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(of a vehicle) to behave or respond in a particular way when being driven or controlled

Ex: She was impressed by how the sedan handles on winding roads .
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to pass
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to move in front of another vehicle that is going more slowly

Ex: The driver had passed many vehicles before reaching the city .
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to cut in
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to drive a vehicle into the space in front of another, providing minimal room for the latter to navigate comfortably

Ex: The defensive driver maintained a safe following distance , avoiding the need to cut in abruptly .
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to yield
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to give way or surrender to another vehicle or person, typically while driving

Ex: Please yield to merging traffic when entering the highway to prevent accidents .
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to idle
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to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear

Ex: The airplane idled on the runway , awaiting clearance for takeoff .
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to stop
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to not move anymore

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so we had to stop at the intersection .
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to signal or direct a driver to move their vehicle to the side of the road

Ex: The driver was pulled over for speeding through the school zone .
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to make a vehicle stop its movement

Ex: The valet was quick to pull up the car when the guests were ready to leave .
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to move a vehicle to the side or off the main road, often into a designated area

Ex: They always pull off at that particular spot during road trips to stretch and take a break .
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to direct a vehicle to move to the side of the road or to another location where it can stop

Ex: Driving for hours , he was relieved to see a rest stop and pulled in.
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to park
[Verb]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

Ex: As the family reached the amusement park , they began looking for a suitable place to park their minivan .
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to park a vehicle alongside another parked vehicle

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to block the path of another vehicle by parking too closely

Ex: The event's parking chaos led to cars blocking one another in.
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the act of shifting from one gear to another in a vehicle

Ex: He noticed a problem with the gear change mechanism and took the car to the mechanic for repairs .
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to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

Ex: The navigator instructed the driver on how to navigate through diverse landscapes and terrains .
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road map
[noun]

a detailed plan or guide of roads and routes

Ex: It 's always good to have a road map handy for long trips .
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the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

Ex: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.
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to start a vehicle by pushing it while in gear, typically when the engine fails to start normally

Ex: She will have to push-start her scooter if the battery doesn't charge overnight.
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to clock
[Verb]

to measure or record the speed of something

Ex: Yesterday , the cyclist clocked a record speed on the downhill track .
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to purr
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(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly

Ex: The espresso machine purred as it brewed the perfect cup of coffee .
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to gun
[Verb]

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

Ex: The thrill-seeker gunned the ATV up the steep hill , enjoying the adrenaline rush of the climb .
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