Street Talk 2 - Lesson 7

a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

a place where vehicles slow down or stop because the road narrows or there is an obstruction

to become congested or gather closely together, often referring to traffic or crowds becoming tightly packed or slowed down

an unobstructed view or opportunity

to move swiftly and briskly

to provide someone with information and make them aware of something

to an absolute or complete extent

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

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

great in amount, degree, or intensity; worse than usual in severity

to closely observe someone or something to stay informed about their activities or whereabouts

to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually

a person who stares inquisitively

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

the location or setting where an event or action takes place

the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

to lose control of a vehicle, causing it to spin around or slide uncontrollably, typically on a slippery or wet surface

a traffic accident involving two or more vehicles that have collided, often causing a messy or complicated situation on the road

a situation that causes difficulties for one

to move toward a destination or goal, often with effort or difficulty, typically involving a gradual or slow progress