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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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 |
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