Drive

Lesson 13

Driving school

Title: Driving school

Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪvɪŋ skuːl/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈdraɪvɪŋ skuːl

Synonym: driver’s education, driving lessons, driving course

 

A school or course for teaching people to drive

She enrolled in a driving school to learn how to drive

A school or course for teaching people to drive

License number

Title: License number

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪs(ə)ns ˈnʌmbə/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈlaɪs(ə)ns ˈnʌmbə

Synonym: identification number, registration number, serial number



A unique identifying number assigned to a driver’s license or other official license

The police officer asked for his license number

A unique identifying number assigned to a driver’s license or other official license

Bumper

Title: Bumper

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌmpə/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈbʌmpə

Synonym: fender, buffer, guard

 

A horizontal bar attached to the front and rear of a motor vehicle to absorb impact in a collision

The bumper of the car was dented in the accident

A horizontal bar attached to the front and rear of a motor vehicle to absorb impact in a collision

Emergency brake

Title: Emergency brake

Pronunciation: /ɪˈməːdʒ(ə)nsi breɪk/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: ɪˈməːdʒ(ə)nsi breɪk

Synonym: handbrake, parking brake, e-brake

 

A brake operated by hand or foot for use in emergencies, especially in a motor vehicle

He pulled the emergency brake to stop the car

A brake operated by hand or foot for use in emergencies, especially in a motor vehicle

Hood

Title: Hood

Pronunciation: /hʊd/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: hʊd

Synonym: bonnet, engine cover, cowl

 

A covering over the engine of a motor vehicle

He lifted the hood of the car to check the engine

A covering over the engine of a motor vehicle

Safety belt

Title: Safety belt

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪfti bɛlt/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈseɪfti bɛlt

Synonym: seat belt, harness, restraint

A belt or harness designed to secure a person in a vehicle in case of an accident

It is important to wear a safety belt while driving

A belt or harness designed to secure a person in a vehicle in case of an accident

Stop light

Title: Stop light

Pronunciation: /stɒp laɪt/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: stɒp laɪt

Synonym: traffic light, signal light, stoplight

 

A red, yellow, or green traffic signal for controlling road traffic at intersections

He stopped at the red stop light

A red, yellow, or green traffic signal for controlling road traffic at intersections

Tailpipe

Title: Tailpipe

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪlpaɪp/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈteɪlpaɪp

Synonym: exhaust pipe, muffler, silencer

 

A pipe that discharges exhaust gases from a vehicle’s engine

The tailpipe emitted black smoke

A pipe that discharges exhaust gases from a vehicle’s engine

Tank

Title: Tank

Pronunciation : /tæŋk/  

Part of speech : noun  

    Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal     

    Countable or uncountable : Countable     

    Stress marks : tæŋk     

    Synonym : reservoir, container     

   

A container for holding liquid or gas

The car’s tank was filled with gasoline

A container for holding liquid or gas

Tire

Title: Tire

Pronunciation : /taɪər/  

Part of speech : noun  

    Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal     

    Countable or uncountable  :Countable     

    Stress marks : taɪər     

    Synonym : tyre, wheel cover     

   

a rubber covering, typically inflated with air

He needed to replace the worn-out tire

a rubber covering, typically inflated with air

Trunk

Title: Trunk

Pronunciation : /trʌŋk/  

Part of speech : noun  

    Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal     

    Countable or uncountable:  Countable     

    Stress marks : trʌŋk     

    Synonym : boot, cargo area     

        

The luggage compartment of a car

She put her groceries in the trunk

The luggage compartment of a car

Turn signal

Title: Turn signal

Pronunciation : /tərn ˈsɪgnl/  

Part of speech : noun  

    Formal or informal  :Can be both formal and informal     

    Countable or uncountable : Countable       

    Stress marks : tərn ˈsɪgnl     

    Synonym : indicator, blinker     

     

A device on a vehicle that indicates a change of direction by flashing

He forgot to use his turn signal when changing lanes

A device on a vehicle that indicates a change of direction by flashing

Windshield

Title: Windshield

Pronunciation : /ˈwɪndʃiːld/  

Part of speech : noun  

    Formal or informal  :Can be both formal and informal     

    Countable or uncountable:  Countable         

    Stress marks : ˈwɪndʃiːld     

    Synonym : windscreen      

   

The front window of a car

The windshield was covered in frost

The front window of a car

Windshield wiper

Title: Windshield wiper

Pronunciation : /ˈwɪndʃiːld ˈwaɪpər/  

Part of speech : noun  

     Formal or informal  : Can be both formal and informal       

     Countable or uncountable  : Countable       

     Stress marks :  ˈwɪndʃiːld ˈwaɪpər       

     Synonym  : wiper blade       

       

A device for wiping rain, snow, etc., from a windshield

He turned on the windshield wiper during the rainstorm

A device for wiping rain, snow, etc., from a windshield

Crash

Title: Crash

Pronunciation : /kræʃ/  

Part of speech : noun/verb  

      Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Countable         

      Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive         

      Stress marks: kræʃ         

      Synonym :collision, accident         

      Opposite: success         

 

A violent collision, typically involving an automobile

They heard the loud crash from the other room

A violent collision, typically involving an automobile

Bend

Title: Bend

Pronunciation : /bɛnd/  

Part of speech : noun/verb  

      Formal or informal :Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Countable         

      Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive         

      Stress marks :bɛnd         

      Synonym :curve, turn         

      Opposite :straight         

 

A curve in a road

They took the bend too fast

A curve in a road

Intersection

Title: Intersection

Pronunciation : /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃ(ə)n/  

Part of speech : noun  

      Formal or informal Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Countable         

      Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive         

      Stress marks :ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃ(ə)n         

      Synonym :junction, crossroads         

      Opposite: dead end         

 

A point at which two roads cross each other

They stopped at the intersection

A point at which two roads cross each other

U-turn

Title: U-turn

Pronunciation : /ˈjuːtɜːn/  

Part of speech : noun  

      Formal or informal :Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Countable         

      Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive         

      Stress marks :juːtɜːn         

      Synonym: about-face, reversal         

      Opposite: straight         

 

A turn made so as to head back in the opposite direction

She made a U-turn at the traffic light

A turn made so as to head back in the opposite direction

Rush hour

Title: Rush hour

Pronunciation : /rʌʃ aʊər/  

Part of speech : noun  

      Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Uncountable         

      Stress marks: rʌʃ aʊər        

      Synonym :peak hour, busy time         

      Opposite: off peak         

 

The time during which the traffic is at its heaviest

He avoided driving during rush hour

The time during which the traffic is at its heaviest

To brake

Title: To brake

Pronunciation : /tə breɪk/  

Part of speech : verb/noun  

      Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Uncountable         

      Transitive or intransitive: Transitive         

      Stress marks: tə breɪk        

      Synonym :slow down, stop         

      Opposite: accelerate         

 

To slow down and stop by using brakes; a device for slowing down and stopping a moving vehicle

She had to brake suddenly to avoid hitting the car ahead

To slow down and stop by using brakes; a device for slowing down and stopping a moving vehicle

To navigate

Title: To navigate

Pronunciation : /tə ˈnævɪgeɪt/  

Part of speech : verb/noun      

      Formal or informal :Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Uncountable         

      Transitive or intransitive :Transitive         

      Stress marks: tə ˈnævɪgeɪt        

      Synonym: steer, direct         

      Opposite: stray         

 

to plan and direct the route of a ship, aircraft, etc.; the process of planning

They navigated through rough waters.

to plan and direct the route of a ship, aircraft, etc.; the process of planning

To fuel

Title: To fuel

Pronunciation : /tə fjuːəl/  

Part of speech : verb/noun  

      Formal or informal :Can be both formal and informal         

      Countable or uncountable: Uncountable         

      Transitive or intransitive :Transitive         

      Stress marks: tə fjuːəl        

      Synonym: fill up, power up         

      Opposite: drain         

 

To supply with fuel; material such as coal, gas, oil etc. that is burned to produce heat

She fueled up her car at the gas station

To supply with fuel; material such as coal, gas, oil etc. that is burned to produce heat

Steering wheel

Title: Steering wheel

Pronunciation : /stɪrɪŋ wiːl/  

Part of speech : noun  

     Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal          

     Countable or uncountable: Countable          

     Stress marks :stɪrɪŋ wiːl          

     Synonym: steering column          

        

 

A wheel that you turn to control the direction of your vehicle

She gripped the steering wheel tightly

A wheel that you turn to control the direction of your vehicle

Road rage

Title: Road rage

Pronunciation : /roʊd reɪdʒ/  

Part of speech : noun  

Formal or informal :Can be both formal and informal         

     Countable or uncountable: Uncountable              

     Stress marks :roʊd reɪdʒ          

     Synonym :aggressive driving          

     Opposite: calm driving          

 

violent anger caused by the stress involved in driving a car in difficult conditions

He experienced road rage after being cut off by another driver

violent anger caused by the stress involved in driving a car in difficult conditions

Gearshift

Title: Gearshift

Pronunciation : /gɪrʃɪft/  

Part of speech : noun  

     Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal          

     Countable or uncountable Countable          

     Stress marks :gɪrʃɪft          

     Synonym :gear lever          

    

A lever used to change gears on a vehicle

He shifted into third gear using the gearshift

A lever used to change gears on a vehicle