Vocabulary – Words associated with road travel. - SS1 English Lesson Note

Breakdown: A mechanical failure of a vehicle that renders it unable to continue driving.

Bumper: The front and rear protective structures of a vehicle.

Car: A four-wheeled motor vehicle that is designed to carry a small number of people.

Cruise control: A system that automatically maintains a set speed for a vehicle.

Detour: A temporary alternate route around a road closure.

Exit: A point where a driver can leave a road.

Gas station: A facility where vehicles can be refueled with gasoline or other fuels.

Highway: A major road that connects cities and towns.

Interstate: A major highway that is part of the Interstate Highway System in the United States.

Junction: A point where two roads meet.

Lane: A designated path for vehicles to travel in.

Mileage: The distance traveled in a vehicle.

Motorcycle: A two-wheeled motor vehicle that is designed to carry one or two people.

Overpass: A bridge that carries a road over another road or railway.

Parking meter: A device that charges a fee for parking in a designated area.

Pedestrian: A person who is walking.

Ramp: A sloping road that connects a road to a highway or other elevated roadway.

Rest area: A facility along a road that provides rest and recreation facilities for travelers.

Road trip: A long journey made by car.

Speed limit: The maximum speed that a vehicle is allowed to travel in a particular area.

Traffic: The flow of vehicles on a road.

Traffic jam: A large accumulation of vehicles that is unable to move.

Truck: A large vehicle that is used for transporting goods.

Underpass: A bridge that carries a road under another road or railway.

Vehicle: A wheeled conveyance that is used for transportation.

Waze: A smartphone app that provides real-time traffic information and navigation assistance.