اصطلاحات کاربردی انگلیسی: عبارات رایج در رانندگی

در این مطلب از اصطلاحات کاربردی انگلیسی، به سراغ موضوع driving می رویم. لغات و عبارات مرتبط با رانندگی و ترافیک از دسته موضوعاتی هستند که در زندگی روزمره بسیار پرکاربرد هستند. با این حال، معمولا در کلاس های آموزش زبان کمتر به آنها پرداخته می شود.

در ادامه، رایج ترین عبارات مرتبط با driving را بهمراه مثال برایتان فهرست کرده ایم.

اصطلاحات کاربردی انگلیسی برای موضوع Driving

مثال های هر اصطلاح را با دقت بخوانید تا با کاربرد آن در جملات آشنا شوید.

Take the scenic route

If you “take the scenic route”, you drive through some nice countryside. The scenic route often takes longer than the normal, faster route.
“We aren’t in a hurry, so why don’t we take the scenic route?”

Swerve

If you “swerve” while you’re driving, you turn the wheel suddenly in order to avoid something.
“An elderly man walked out into the road as I was driving along and I had to swerve to avoid hitting him.”

Tailgate

If someone is “tailgating” you, they’re driving very close behind you.
“That guy has been tailgating me ever since we got onto the mountain road.”

Have the right of way

If you “have right of way”, you have permission to drive first at a crossroads, or you’re entitled to drive down a one-way street.
“She should have let me go as I had the right of way. I guess she didn’t realise.”

Backseat driver

An annoying person who isn’t driving but who criticises the driver and constantly makes suggestions.
“I can’t stand driving with James in the back – he’s such a backseat driver!”

Jump a red light / run a red light (US)

If you “run a red light”, you drive through the traffic lights when they’re red and you’re supposed to stop.
“She was in a rush so she ran the red light.”

Have a near miss

If you “have a near miss”, you almost have an accident and almost hit another car.
“We had a near miss the other day. This car pulled out in front of us but I managed to swerve at the last minute.”

Cut someone up / cut someone off (US)

If another car “cuts you up”, it drives in front of your car very quickly and suddenly in a dangerous movement that could cause an accident.
“Did you see how that guy just cut me up? Get his number so we can call the police!”

Give someone a lift / give someone a ride (US)

If you “give someone a lift”, you take them in your car to their destination.
“I’m going to the station so I could give you a lift if you want.”

Slam the brakes on

To apply the brakes suddenly and quickly.
“A deer jumped out into the road in front of us and I had to slam the brakes on.”

Pick someone up

If you “pick someone up”, you drive to where they are then take them in your car to another destination.
“I’m at the train station. Could you pick me up, please?”

Pull over

If you “pull over”, you move your car to the side of the road and stop.
“The police officer asked me to pull over, but it turned out it was just a routine check.”

Break down

If a car “breaks down”, it stops working because of a mechanical problem.
“My car broke down on the highway, so I had to call roadside assistance.”

Merge into traffic

If you “merge”, you join another line of traffic safely.
“Be careful when you merge into traffic — that lane is always busy.”

Speed up

If you “speed up”, you increase your driving speed.
“Speed up a bit — we’re holding up the cars behind us.”

Slow down

If you “slow down”, you reduce your speed.
“Slow down! There’s a sharp turn coming up.”

Get stuck behind someone

If you are “stuck behind” a slow driver, you can’t pass them.
“We were stuck behind a tractor for almost ten minutes.”

Fill up

If you “fill up”, you put petrol/gas in your car until the tank is full.
“I need to fill up before we get on the highway.”

Hit the gas / hit the accelerator

If you “hit the gas”, you press the accelerator to go faster.
“As soon as the light turned green, he hit the gas and sped away.”

Indicator / signal

When you “signal”, you use your car’s indicator lights to show you want to turn.
“Don’t forget to signal before you change lanes.”

Be stuck in traffic

Similar to a traffic jam, but often used informally.
“Sorry I’m late — I was stuck in traffic for half an hour.”

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