B2+ Unit 2 - Vocabulary - Traffic Terms

The driver stopped at the ______ to wait for the green light.

• Traffic lights
• Roundabout
• Speed limit
• Service stations

Answer explanation

Traffic lights: Refers to the signals controlling traffic at intersections.

I took the third exit at the ______ to get to the shopping mall.

• Roundabout
• Traffic jam
• Pile-up
• Steering wheel

Answer explanation

Roundabout: A circular junction where drivers yield to traffic already in the circle.

There was a major accident on the ______ involving several vehicles.

• Motorway
• Traffic jam
• Traffic lights
• Speed camera

Answer explanation

Motorway: A large, high-speed road typically used for long-distance travel.

We pulled over at the ______ to grab some coffee and stretch.

• Service stations
• Steering wheel
• Traffic jam
• Motorway

Answer explanation

Service stations: Places along motorways where drivers can rest and refuel.

His aggressive driving led to a severe case of ______.

• Road rage
• Speed limit
• Roundabout
• Traffic lights

Answer explanation

Road rage: Aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by a driver.

The multi-car ______ blocked the entire highway for hours.

• Pile-up
• Traffic lights
• Speed camera
• Steering wheel

Answer explanation

Pile-up: A crash involving multiple vehicles, often blocking the road.

She tightly gripped the ______ during the sharp turn.

• Steering wheel
• Speed camera
• Traffic jam
• Pile-up

Answer explanation

Steering wheel: The part of the car that the driver uses to control the direction.

Make sure to stay within the ______ to avoid getting a ticket.

• Speed limit
• Traffic lights
• Roundabout
• Service stations

Answer explanation

Speed limit: The maximum legal speed at which a vehicle may travel on a road.

The ______ flashed as the car sped past, indicating it was over the limit.

• Speed camera
• Motorway
• Traffic lights
• Pile-up

Answer explanation

Speed camera: A device that automatically detects and records vehicles exceeding the speed limit.

We got stuck in a ______ during rush hour and barely moved.

• Traffic jam
• Road rage
• Roundabout
• Steering wheel

Answer explanation

Traffic jam: A situation where traffic is congested and moving slowly.