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DRIVING VOCABULARY 2 (ESL)

level: Beginner/Intermediate (A2/B1)

This second driving vocabulary exercise covers more terms related to car maintenance, road conditions, and driving situations. Start with exercise 1 if you haven't already.

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Choose the best response to complete each sentence.

1. Your ________ look a little flat. Maybe you should check the pressure.
a. tires
b. wheels

2. In Germany it's possible to drive very fast on ________.
a. pay roads
b. highways

3. P1: How long have you had your ________? P2: Since I was 19.
a. driver's license
b. driver's permission

4. You have to turn right at the next ________.
a. intersection
b. intercross

5. I couldn't see the other car in my ________ mirror.
a. back view
b. rear view

6. Most people know that wearing a ________ is a good idea.
a. car belt
b. seat belt

7. Don't ________. There's always a police car behind that tree.
a. speed on
b. speed up

8. P1: Do you know how to drive ________? P2: No, I only know how to drive automatic.
a. gears
b. standard

9. During ________, roads are normally very congested.
a. rush hour
b. hours of peak

10. The front lights of a car are called ________.
a. headlights
b. taillights

Driving Discussion Questions 1. Have you ever had to deal with a car breakdown or a flat tyre? What did you do?
2. How important is a driving licence in your country? Can you get around easily without one?
3. What are the rules about using a mobile phone while driving in your country?
4. Do you think the driving age should be higher or lower than it is in your country?
5. Have you ever driven in another country? Was it different from driving at home?
6. What features would your ideal car have?

KEEP PRACTICING — MORE VOCABULARY FOR YOU:
Driving vocabulary is practical everyday English — these exercises cover transportation and related topics.

More driving vocabulary:
Driving vocabulary 1 (A2/B1)
Parts of a car 1 (A2/B1)
Buying a car vocabulary (A2/B1)
Getting a driver's license vocabulary (A2/B1)

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Public transportation vocabulary (A2/B1)
Bicycle parts vocabulary 1 (A2/B1)
Planning a trip 1 (B1/B2)
Planning a trip 2 (B1/B2)
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