Here are some of the phrases you may need and signs you will see if you travel by car.
can I park here? |
where's the nearest petrol station? |
how far is it to the next services? |
are we nearly there? |
please slow down! |
we've had an accident |
sorry, it was my fault |
it wasn't my fault |
you've left your lights on |
have you passed your driving test? |
At a petrol station
how much would you like? |
full, please |
£25 worth, please |
it takes … |
petrol |
diesel |
it’s an electric car |
I'd like some oil |
can I check my tyre pressures here? |
Mechanical problems
my car's broken down |
my car won't start |
we've run out of petrol |
the battery's flat |
have you got any jump leads? |
I've got a flat tyre |
I've got a puncture |
the … isn't working |
speedometer |
petrol gauge |
fuel gauge |
the … aren't working |
brake lights |
indicators |
there's something wrong with … |
the engine |
the steering |
the brakes |
the car's losing oil |
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Asking and giving directions |
Car hire
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Dealing with the police
could I see your driving licence? |
do you know what speed you were doing? |
are you insured on this vehicle? |
could I see your insurance documents? |
have you had anything to drink? |
how much have you had to drink? |
could you blow into this tube, please? |
Things you might see
Stop |
Give way |
No entry |
One way |
Parking |
No parking |
No stopping |
Vehicles will be clamped |
Keep left |
Get in lane |
Slow down |
No overtaking |
School |
Low bridge |
Level crossing |
Bus lane |
No through road |
Caution |
Fog |
Diversion |
Road closed |
Roadworks |
Accident ahead |
Queue ahead |
Queues after next junction |
On tow |
Services |
Air |
Water |
Don't drink and drive |