Street Talk 1 - Lesson 5

used of traffic

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

stop operating or functioning

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

a deflated pneumatic tire

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

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

a policeman

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

a member of the police

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

to increase the speed of an engine

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

a handwheel that is used for steering

to surpass or outdo someone or something

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

to have a tendency to drive very fast

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

a gullible person who is easily cheated or taken advantage of

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

used as another way of saying 'yes'

collide with the broad side of

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

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

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground