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Public transport and roads – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: 4x4, beep your horn, carriage, change trains, congested… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. 4x4 /,fɔ:r wɪl 'draɪv/ (noun) — A vehicle with power sent to all four wheels for rough roads.
    Example: We drove the 4x4 through the muddy road.
    Synonyms: four-wheel drive, SUV, off-road vehicle
  2. beep your horn /bi:p jʊər hɔ:rn/ (phrase) — to sound a car horn briefly
    Example: Please beep your horn if you need help.
    Synonyms: honk, sound the horn, give a beep
  3. carriage /'kærɪdʒ/ (noun) — one of the separate sections of a train
    Example: The train had two carriages.
    Synonyms: coach, railcar, wagon
  4. change trains /,tʃeɪndʒ 'treɪnz/ (phrase) — to leave one train and get on another
    Example: We had to change trains in London.
    Synonyms: transfer trains, switch trains, make a connection
  5. congested /kən'dʒestɪd/ (adjective) — crowded with too many people or vehicles
    Example: The roads were congested after the accident.
    Synonyms: crowded, jammed, clogged
  6. congestion /kən'dʒɛstʃən/ (noun) — a situation where traffic moves very slowly because there are too many vehicles
    Example: Traffic congestion was bad during rush hour.
    Synonyms: traffic jam, gridlock, bottleneck
  7. congestion charge /kən'dʒɛstʃən tʃɑ:rdʒ/ (noun) — a fee for driving into a busy city area
    Example: We had to pay the congestion charge to enter the city center.
    Synonyms: road charge, city driving fee, traffic fee
  8. crosswalk /'krɔ:swɔ:k/ (noun) — a marked place for people to cross a road
    Example: Use the crosswalk to cross the street.
    Synonyms: pedestrian crossing, crossing, zebra crossing
  9. direct train /də'rekt treɪn/ (phrase) — a train that goes straight to its destination without stopping to change
    Example: Take the direct train to London.
    Synonyms: nonstop train, through train, straight train
  10. divert /daɪ'vɜ:rt/ (verb) — to send traffic or movement along a different route
    Example: Police diverted the traffic after the accident.
    Synonyms: reroute, redirect, turn aside
  11. exceed the speed limit /ɪk'si:d ðə spi:d 'lɪmɪt/ (phrase) — drive faster than the legal limit
    Example: He was fined for exceeding the speed limit.
    Synonyms: speeding, drive too fast, break the speed limit
  12. gas-guzzler /'ɡæs ,ɡʌzlər/ (noun) — A vehicle that uses a very large amount of fuel.
    Example: That old truck is a gas-guzzler.
    Synonyms: fuel hog, gas eater
  13. give way /ɡɪv weɪ/ (phrase) — to slow down or stop so another road user can go first
    Example: You must give way to pedestrians.
    Synonyms: yield, let pass
  14. give-way sign /'ɡɪv weɪ saɪn/ (noun) — a road sign telling drivers to let others go first
    Example: The driver stopped at the give-way sign.
    Synonyms: yield sign, give way sign
  15. gridlock /'ɡrɪdlɒk/ (noun) — a traffic jam where vehicles cannot move because roads are blocked
    Example: Traffic was stuck in gridlock after the accident.
    Synonyms: traffic jam, standstill, traffic congestion
  16. have the right of way /hæv ðə raɪt əv weɪ/ (phrase) — to have the legal right to go before other road users
    Example: I had the right of way at the junction.
    Synonyms: priority, right to proceed
  17. intersection /,ɪntə'sekʃən/ (noun) — a place where two roads cross
    Example: Turn right at the intersection.
    Synonyms: crossroads, junction
  18. Interstate /'ɪntəsteɪt/ (noun) — a major road for fast long-distance travel
    Example: We drove on the Interstate for hours.
    Synonyms: highway, freeway
  19. jump a red light /dʒʌmp ə red laɪt/ (phrase) — to drive through a red traffic light
    Example: He was fined for jumping a red light.
    Synonyms: run a red light, go through a red light
  20. overpass /'oʊvərpæs/ (noun) — a bridge or road that goes over another road
    Example: The road goes under the overpass.
    Synonyms: flyover, bridge
  21. parking ticket /'pɑ:rkɪŋ 'tɪkɪt/ (noun) — A paper notice that says a vehicle was parked illegally or too long.
    Example: She got a parking ticket outside the shop.
    Synonyms: parking fine, traffic ticket
  22. penalty points /'penəlti pɔɪnts/ (noun) — points added to a driver's record for breaking traffic laws
    Example: He received penalty points for speeding.
    Synonyms: demerit points, license points
  23. right of way /raɪt əv weɪ/ (phrase) — the legal right to move before others on a road
    Example: The cyclist had the right of way.
    Synonyms: priority, right to go first
  24. road /roʊd/ (noun) — a wide path for cars and other vehicles
    Example: We drove down the road.
    Synonyms: street, highway, route
  25. road rage /'rəʊd reɪdʒ/ (noun) — very angry driving caused by frustration with other road users
    Example: Road rage can lead to dangerous driving.
    Synonyms: aggressive driving, driver anger
  26. roadworthy /'rəʊd,wɜ:ði/ (adjective) — safe and fit to be driven on the road
    Example: The car is roadworthy and safe to drive.
    Synonyms: fit to drive, safe for the road
  27. route /ru:t/ (noun) — the way from one place to another
    Example: The route through the city is faster.
    Synonyms: path, course
  28. SATNAV /'sæt,næv/ (noun) — a system that uses satellite signals to show your position and directions
    Example: Use SATNAV to find the fastest route.
    Synonyms: satellite navigation, GPS
  29. shuttle bus /'ʃʌtəl bʌs/ (phrase) — a small bus that carries people between places on a regular route
    Example: The shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes.
    Synonyms: shuttle, bus service
  30. skid /skɪd/ (verb) — to slide suddenly on a wet or slippery road
    Example: The car skidded on the icy road.
    Synonyms: slide, slip, lose traction

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