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Discussion picture

A new driver practicing with a driving instructor in a car.

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Picture warm-up

  1. What do you see in this picture?
  2. Who are these people, and what are they doing?
  3. Does this look like your life here, or in your home country? How is it the same or different?

Discussion questions

  1. Do you have a driver’s license? Was it hard to get in the U.S.?
  2. How is driving here different from driving in your home country?
  3. What traffic rules in the U.S. surprised you?
  4. What would you do if a police officer pulled you over?
  5. What is your dream car?
  6. Should people buy new or used cars? Why?
  7. How much does it cost to own a car (gas, insurance, repairs)?
  8. What makes someone a bad driver?
  9. Have you ever been in a car accident? What should you do after one?
  10. Is texting while driving a big problem? How can we stop it?
  11. Do you think self-driving cars are safe?
  12. How do you feel about driving in snow or heavy rain?
  13. What is the best age to start driving?
  14. Would you buy an electric car? Why or why not?
  15. What is the longest road trip you have taken?

Key words

Say the word, then read the example sentence out loud.

  • driver’s license
    I passed the test and got my driver’s license.
  • permit
    You need a learner’s permit before you can take the test.
  • car insurance
    Car insurance is required in most states.
  • speed limit
    The speed limit here is 35 miles per hour.
  • ticket
    I got a ticket for parking in the wrong place.
  • pull over
    The officer asked me to pull over.
  • gas station
    Let’s stop at the gas station.
  • flat tire
    We got a flat tire on the highway.
  • accident
    Nobody was hurt in the accident.
  • registration
    Keep your registration in the car.
  • mechanic
    The mechanic fixed my brakes.
  • parking lot
    The parking lot was full.
  • highway
    Take the highway to save time.
  • yield
    Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
  • used car
    I bought a used car for $6,000.

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