On the road: traffic and driving (Part I, Vocabulary)

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On the road: traffic and driving

§  You must give way  at a give-way sign. On a roundabout, traffic coming from your right has the right way. Sounding/hooting/ tooting your horn is prohibited except in emergencies. Jumping a red light is a serious offence. Reckless driving  is also a very serious offence,
§  Drink-driving may result in a heavy fine or imprisonment. You may be asked to take a breathalyser test. Hit-and-run accidents are extremely serious and could result in a ban for several years and/or imprisonment. Less serious offences may result in penalty points.. On-the-spot fines may be issued for careless driving and other offences.
§  Exhaust emissions must meet government standards, and the car must be roadworthy, which includes a minimum depth of tyre tread.
1. Try to guess the meaning of the bold words related with the traffic and driving regulation.
2. Complete the following sentences with a suitable word.
  • If it's a _____________ sign, you don't have to stop if the road is clear, but if it's a stop sign, then you must always stop.
  • Who has the _______________ at a corner in your country? Cars or pedestrians?
  • It was a _______________ accident, but the police have a description of the car.
  • The permitted level of _______________ is to be lowered in an attempt to reduce air pollution in big cities.
  • He was given a _______________ test and it was discovered he had consume a huge amount of alcohol. He was charged with ________________ and fined 500€.
  • In some countries drivers _____________ their _____________ just because they get frustrated. As a result, the city streets are incredibly noisy.
3. Time of writing and speaking!
Now you can practice with your teacher and talk about the traffic and driving regulation in your country.
If you prefer, you can also do a writing about it. 


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