Cars & Driving
The exhaustive guide to the open road! Select the tabs below to switch between car parts, driving actions, road infrastructure, and idioms.
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Watch Teacher Sopheak explain the big differences between British and American car words! Did you know a "Trunk" in America is called a "Boot" in England? Pay attention to these tricky details!
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Hi Sokha! They mean the exact same thing! "Gas pedal" is very common in casual American English, while "Accelerator" is slightly more formal and is used in British English. 🚗
Is a Highway the same as a Freeway?
Good question! A "Highway" is any main public road connecting cities. A "Freeway" is a specific type of highway that has NO stops, NO intersections, and NO tolls (it is 'free' flowing). 🛣️
What exactly does "Road rage" mean?
"Road rage" is when a driver becomes extremely angry or violent because of something another driver did. It is very dangerous! Always stay calm on the road. 🧘♂️
Teacher, what is the difference between "Gas pedal" and "Accelerator"?