Vocabulary Lessons

"Driver's Education"

Introduction

Going to a driving school and getting a driver's license are only the first steps to handling a motor vehicle responsibly. Here are some words that can help you learn about cars and licenses. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

accident
car
car insurance
car payment
cruise
drive
driver's education / driving school
driver's license
driving test
gas
insurance premium
international driver's license
maintenance
mileage
motorcycle
motorist
rules of the road
ticket

Practice

If you have teenagers who drive, your ______________ will most likely increase because this age group is at a higher risk for accidents.

car payments

gas

car insurance premiums

If you do routine ______________ to your car, like changing the oil, you are less likely to have mechanical problems later on.

mileage

motorist

maintenance

Some young people tend to _____________ around town aimlessly with no specific purpose or destination in mind.

cruise

drive

stroll

Follow-Up Activity

What are the requirements for getting a driver's license in your area (e.g., age, length or residency, number of hours of on-the-road training, insurance, etc.). Then, check the Internet to see what schools offer such lessons in your city.

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