Car Parts
What is the storage space at the back of a car called in British English and American English?
Boot (British English); Trunk (American English)
Main road designed for fast traffic.
Highway/Freeway/Motorway
This circular intersection helps traffic flow without traditional stop signs or lights.
roundabout
An official document allowing you to drive.
Driver's License
A car that shifts gears by itself.
Automatic Transmission
What is the large glass at the front of the car called in British English and American English?
Windscreen (British); Windshield (American)
Signals that control vehicle movement at intersections.
Traffic lights
When the usual route is closed, drivers follow this alternate path.
detour
Coverage that protects you financially in case of accidents or damage.
Insurance
Pressing this pedal slows or stops your car.
brake
The front of the car, where the engine is, in British and American English?
Hood (American); Bonnet (British)
Place where you can fill the car with fuel.
Gas/Fuel Station
You might be stuck in this when an accident or construction slows everyone to a crawl.
traffic jam
They’re used in fog, heavy rain, or when pulling over unexpectedly.
hazards (emergency lights)
This round device lets the driver control the direction of the car.
steering wheel
What is the term for the main lights used at the front of a car at night?
Headlights
The maximum speed you are legally allowed to drive.
Speed limit
When entering a highway from an on-ramp, drivers must do this to join the flow of traffic.
merge
This vehicle helps move cars that have broken down or been in an accident.
tow-truck
This part of the car displays speed, fuel level, and warning lights.
dashboard
Which term describes the reflective surface for seeing behind the car?
Rear-view Mirror
This common driving maneuver involves moving onto the shoulder and stopping. For example, at an officer's request.
pullover
Drivers exit the interstate briefly to reach this all-in-one stop for gas, snacks, and a break.
service plaza (rest stop)
When a car stops working due to a mechanical issue, this is called a __________.
Breakdown
What is the instrument that displays your mileage called?
Odometer