getting around the city
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- 1. Driving & Traffic Vocabulary GETTING AROUND HO CHI MINH CITY
- 2. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THIS PHOTO IS?
- 3. WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST COMPLAINTS ABOUT TRAFFIC IN HCMC?
- 4. ARE THERE ANY POSITIVES ABOUT THE TRAFFIC IN HCMC?
- 5. HOW DO MOST PEOPLE LEARN TO DRIVE A MOTORBIKE?
- 6. DO YOU THINK SOME BUSES AND CARS SHOULD BE BANNED FROM SMALLER STREETS?
- 7. WHAT ABOUT BICYCLES & OTHER SMV (SLOW MOVING VEHICLES)
- 8. WHO ARE BETTER DRIVERS? WOMEN OR MEN?
- 9. A very narrow street too small for cars and even some motorbikes is called an A_____________
- 10. Alley
- 11. When transport cannot move, or moves very slowly this is called a Traffic J___________
- 12. When transport cannot move, or moves very slowly this is called a Traffic JAM
- 13. Most traffic jams occur in the morning or in the evening. when people are going to work/school or coming back home. The times when traffic is the heaviest, we say is R___________ H____________
- 14. Rush Hour
- 15. In roads, this is a circular intersection that can lead to many different side streets US: T_____________ UK R________
- 16. USA: Traffic Circle UK: Roundabout
- 17. In this picture, what can you call B,C & ,D?
- 18. B,C, & D are called Lanes
- 19. A Road with many lanes that is used for cars, trucks and busses is called a H________________
- 20. Highway
- 21. If you have to pull over to get out of your car, or off your bike, you should go to the S_________ of the road
- 22. Its called the Shoulder
- 23. The part of the street that is for pedestrians or in VN (parking food stands, small vendors, cafes, etc. is called the S_________
- 24. When walking or driving, this is a path, street or alley that will get you to a place faster. Its usually used less than the main streets. Its called a S____________
- 25. Shortcut
- 26. Anytime your transport has a problem and cant drive, we can say that your car/bike/bus B_________________
- 27. Anytime your transport has a problem and cant drive, we can say that your car/bike/bus Brokedown (breakdown)
- 28. This can be a bridge, road, walkway, train, etc. that goes OVER a road: USA- O______________ UK- F______________
- 29. This can be a bridge, road, walkway, train, etc. that goes OVER a road: USA- OVERPASS UK- FLYOVER
- 30. A metal gate that separates cars/bikes from each other is called a D______________ or a G______________
- 31. A metal gate that separates cars/bikes from each other is called a Divider or a Guardrail
- 32. In order to help pay for newer, nicer roads & highways, motorists sometimes have to pay a small fee to use the road. You pay this fee at a T_________Booth.
- 33. Tollbooth *you have to pay a Toll to pass.
- 34. This is where people can put their cars/motorbikes/bicycles when they go somewhere
- 35. This is where people can put their cars/motorbikes/bicycles when they go somewhere Parking Lot (Outside) Parking Garage (Indoors)
- 36. This type of parking can be difficult for some people and requires some talented driving skills.
- 37. Parallel Parking
- 38. When theres construction or an accident on the road motorists often have to drive another way. This is called a D___________
- 39. You may have to take a Detour
- 40. If youre not in a hurry, and youd rather take a longer, beautiful road with beautiful landscape you can take the S____________ Route
- 41. Take the Scenic Route
- 42. A passenger who always tells the driver how to drive (slow down! Go faster Pass this bus Move to the right lane!) is nicknamed a B____________ Driver.
- 43. Dont be a backseat driver