Car Parts
the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move
engine
How is a convertible different from a sedan?
convertible is a car with a roof that can be folded down or taken off. Sedan can't fold its roof.
What does "overtake" mean in traffic/driving language?
catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
What's the phrasal verb that means "stop working"?
break down
What does "run out of steam" mean in the following situation?
"Mike was so enthusiastic when he started his university course. He worked hard at first, but after a couple of years he ran out of steam."
lose energy or interest
What's the youngest age to get a driver's license in the U.S.?
You can get a permit at age 14 in some states, but to get a full, legal driver's license, you need to be at least 16.
What is the name of the aircraft that has large blades on top that go round? Say the name and mimic its sound.
helicopter
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
What does "pull over" mean?
move the vehicle to the side of or off the road.
The driver of the train is called the…
engineer
Where does the exhausts come out from a car?
tail pipe
I am a mode of transport
But I am not very wide
I’ve an engine and two wheels
I’m something you sit astride
What am I?
a motorcycle!
List at least 4 countries where cars drive on the left.
Japan, Malta, Cyprus, Indonesia, Ireland and most of the old English empire countries: India, Australia, New Zealand
what's the phrasal verb that means/substitutes for "to board"?
get on
What does "to be behind/at the wheel" mean?
To be the driver.
(When I’m behind the wheel, I try to stay extra focused on the road.)
List at least 2 things you can find on a car's dashboard.
What is a yacht? What do people usually use it for?
Yacht is a large sailing boat, often with an engine and a place to sleep on board, used for pleasure trips and racing.
What does a Double Continuous Yellow Line mean ?
It implies that crossing the line is strictly not permitted for either side. So no U-turns or no lane changes.
What does "cut up" mean in the sentence: I was on my way to work when some idiot cut me up on the main road.
suddenly drive in front of another vehicle in a dangerous way
What does "train wreck" mean when it's used as an idiom?
a total failure or disaster
(This project is a train wreck.)
(I don’t want to be a train wreck. I’m going to take control of my life. )
What should you do if a car is tailgating you? List at least 3 things.
Car, bus, taxi are automotive. Trains and subways are?
locomotive (a railway engine that pulls a train)
*automotive (vehicles that are designed to be driven on roads)*
List at least 3 things/services you can call 911 for.
The phrasal verb "take off" has many different meanings. list at least four.
1. when a plane leaves the ground and starts flying
2. go away, often suddenly and unexpectedly.
(He took off immediately after the call that notified him of his mother's death.)
3. get permission not to go to work for a short time period.
(I need to take time off to be with my families.)
4. remove a garment
(He takes off his hat.)
What's the difference between a stick shift car and a automatic car?
In a stick shift car, the driver manually changes gears by moving the gear stick, while in an automatic car, the car automatically changes gears based on the car's speed and other factors (a diff method of gear shifting)