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

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Here are some words associated with road travel:

Autobahn: A German controlled-access highway system.
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.