Lesson: Driving

Mistake (n.) /mɪˈsteɪk/ — Example: A small mistake can cause a crash.

something done incorrectly

Oncoming traffic (n.) /ˈɑːnˌkʌmɪŋ ˈtræfɪk/ — Example: Check for oncoming traffic before turning left.

vehicles moving toward you from the opposite direction

Construction (n.) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/ — Example: Slow down near road construction.

work involving building or repairing roads or structures

Cone (n.) /koʊn/ — Example: Do not drive over the traffic cones.

a cone-shaped marker used to direct traffic

Equipment (n.) /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ — Example: Emergency equipment should be kept in the car.

tools or devices used for a particular purpose

Traffic crash (n.) /ˈtræfɪk kræʃ/ — Example: Speeding may cause a traffic crash.

an accident involving one or more vehicles

Factors contributing to something /ˈfæktərz kənˈtrɪbjətɪŋ tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ — Example: Fatigue is one of the factors contributing to crashes.

conditions or causes that help produce a result

Blind spot (n.) /ˈblaɪnd ˌspɑːt/ — Example: Check your blind spot before changing lanes.

an area around a vehicle that the driver cannot see in the mirrors

Intersection (n.) /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/ — Example: Stop before entering the intersection.

a place where two or more roads meet or cross

Front wheel (n.) /ˌfrʌnt ˈwiːl/ — Example: Turn the front wheels away from the curb when parking uphill.

either of the wheels at the front of a vehicle

A series of curves (n.) /ə ˈsɪriz əv kɝːvz/ — Example: Reduce your speed before entering a series of curves.

several bends in a road occurring one after another

Statement (n.) /ˈsteɪtmənt/ — Example: Read each statement carefully.

something that is said or written as a fact or opinion

Reduce your speed /rɪˈduːs jʊr spiːd/ — Example: Reduce your speed when the road is wet.

drive more slowly

Maintain your current speed /meɪnˈteɪn jʊr ˈkɝːənt spiːd/ — Example: Maintain your current speed while another car passes.

continue driving at the same speed

Speed up (v.) /ˈspiːd ʌp/ — Example: Do not speed up when another driver is passing you.

begin to move faster

Get off the road /ɡet ɔːf ðə roʊd/ — Example: If the car breaks down, get off the road safely.

move your vehicle away from the main roadway

Increase your following distance /ɪnˈkriːs jʊr ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈdɪstəns/ — Example: Increase your following distance in bad weather.

leave more space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

Exceed the speed limit (v.) /ɪkˈsiːd ðə ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/ — Example: Never exceed the speed limit.

drive faster than the legal maximum speed

Rest (n.) /rest/ — Example: Get enough rest before a long drive.

a period of relaxation or sleep

Stay alert (v.) /steɪ əˈlɝːt/ — Example: Stay alert when driving at night.

remain aware and ready to react

Stay focused (v.) /steɪ ˈfoʊkəst/ — Example: Stay focused and avoid using your phone.

continue paying full attention

Avoid last-minute moves /əˈvɔɪd ˌlæst ˈmɪnɪt muːvz/ — Example: Plan ahead and avoid last-minute moves.

avoid making sudden decisions or movements too late

Identify a gap in traffic /aɪˈdentəˌfaɪ ə ɡæp ɪn ˈtræfɪk/ — Example: Identify a safe gap in traffic before turning.

recognize a safe opening between vehicles

Yield to other traffic /jiːld tə ˈʌðər ˈtræfɪk/ — Example: Yield to other traffic when entering the highway.

allow other vehicles to go first

Narrow (adj.) /ˈneroʊ/ — Example: Drive carefully on a narrow road.

having little space from one side to the other

Approach (v.) /əˈproʊtʃ/ — Example: Slow down as you approach the intersection.

move closer to something

Pass (v.) /pæs/ — Example: Do not pass another vehicle near a curve.

move ahead of another vehicle traveling in the same direction

Immediately (adv.) /ɪˈmiːdiətli/ — Example: Stop immediately if a police officer signals you.

without delay

Abruptly (adv.) /əˈbrʌptli/ — Example: Do not brake abruptly unless there is an emergency.

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ahead (adv.) /əˈhed/ — Example: There is a school zone ahead.

in front of you

Which of the following statements is correct? /wɪtʃ əv ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənts ɪz kəˈrekt/ — Example: Which of the following statements is correct about parking uphill?

Which statement among the given choices is true