Roads, Traffic & Accidents: Key Vocabulary
Roads, Traffic & Accidents: Key Vocabulary
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Roads, Traffic & Accidents: Key Vocabulary
Learning Objective
At the end of this lesson you will be able to recognise, explain, and use essential English vocabulary related to roads, traffic, directions, and accidents.
Invuloefening
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Vocabulary: Roads & Traffic
Learn these key terms: traffic lights, (road) junction, a bend in the road, pedestrian crossing, bridge, motorway, inside/slow lane, outside/fast lane, road signs, no overtaking, speed limit.
Finding Your Way
Example
got lost | on my way to | via | turning | ended up | ask someone the way | directed | signs
Key Expressions
"Yesterday, I got lost on my way to the airport. I had to ask someone the way."
Describing Directions in English
Use phrases like 'go via', 'take the next turning', and 'follow the signs'. Practise giving directions and asking for help.
Vocabulary: Accidents
Know these words: accident, main road, pedestrian, pavement, approaching, braked, swerved, parked car, injured, damaged, damage, injure, injury.
Accident Story & Word Use
"A pedestrian stepped off the pavement. The car braked, swerved, and hit a parked car. The driver was not injured, but the cars were damaged."
