| Expressions
traffic jam gridlock bumper to bumper hold ups road rage out of gas out of petrol run out of petrol empty U-ie doing up the road peak hour bend overpass backstreets dogs leg dogs hind leg dog leg prang crash pull up go flat out belt up stack bomb lemon road users roadworthy stall the engine stalled roll back drag racing street racing |
The Car
lock up unlock crook lock steering lock central locking car keys bonnet lights battery motor registered seat belt mirrors windscreen windscreen wipers clutch gears footbrake handbrake steering wheel accelerator vehicle car blinkers neutral blind spot signal air bags boot trunk (U.S.) glove compartment glove box tow truck |
People and Driving
driver pedestrian police police officer policeman policewoman cop coppers traffic warden traffic cop breath test breathalyzer park parking parking inspector parking meter parking tickets reverse park parallel parking angle reverse park mount the kerb three point turn roundabout oncoming traffic adjacent vehicle |
Traffic References
traffic lights stop signs turn left turn right one way two way four way threeway freeway highway merge median strip intersection crossing kerb lane traffic dome Provisional license demerit points speed camera red light camera license P plate driver L plate driver number plates RTA Roads and Traffic Authority Hump (bump in the road) Slippery When Wet Green Slip Pink Slip |
Fun Practice and Discussion
Girl: After you take the dogs hind leg and go down the main thoroughfare, turn left then cross the main road. The pub is on the left. Don’t forget, when crossing the road: look left, then right, then left again.
Guy: Why?
Girl: If you don’t you might be hit by a car.
Guy: Why? Can’t they see me?
Girl: No. Drivers don’t usually think that someone is going to walk out in front of them. They’ve usually put the pedal to the metal or even put the foot through the floor.
Guy: Sounds dangerous just to cross the road. I think I’d better drive there!
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