| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ABS | Anti-lock braking system. |
| 2. | accelerator | Pedal that increases engine power. |
| 3. | airbag | Inflatable safety cushion in crashes. |
| 4. | alternator | Charges battery while engine runs. |
| 5. | ambulance | Emergency medical transport vehicle. |
| 6. | axle | Shaft connecting wheels to drivetrain. |
| 7. | backup camera | Rear-view camera for reversing. |
| 8. | battery | Stores electrical energy for starting. |
| 9. | bicycle | Two-wheeled pedal-powered vehicle. |
| 10. | blind spot | Area not visible in mirrors. |
| 11. | brake pads | Friction parts that stop wheels. |
| 12. | brake pedal | Pedal that slows or stops. |
| 13. | bus | Large vehicle for many passengers. |
| 14. | carpool | Sharing rides to reduce trips. |
| 15. | catalytic converter | Reduces harmful exhaust emissions. |
| 16. | chassis | Vehicle frame supporting components. |
| 17. | clutch | Connects or disconnects engine power. |
| 18. | commute | Regular travel to work or school. |
| 19. | convertible | Car with a retractable roof. |
| 20. | cruise control | Maintains a set driving speed. |
| 21. | dashboard | Panel with gauges and controls. |
| 22. | diesel | Fuel for diesel engines. |
| 23. | differential | Allows wheels to rotate at speeds. |
| 24. | driver’s license | Permit to drive legally. |
| 25. | drivetrain | Parts delivering power to wheels. |
| 26. | driveway | Private path for vehicle access. |
| 27. | electric vehicle | Vehicle powered by electricity. |
| 28. | emissions | Gases released from exhaust. |
| 29. | engine | Machine converting fuel to motion. |
| 30. | engine oil | Lubricant for engine parts. |
| 31. | exhaust | System carrying gases out. |
| 32. | fast lane | Lane for passing or higher speeds. |
| 33. | fender | Body panel around a wheel. |
| 34. | fire truck | Emergency vehicle for firefighting. |
| 35. | flat tire | Tire with low air pressure. |
| 36. | fuel gauge | Indicator of fuel level. |
| 37. | fuel pump | Moves fuel to the engine. |
| 38. | gas pedal | Pedal that accelerates the car. |
| 39. | gas station | Place to buy fuel. |
| 40. | gear | Ratio controlling speed and torque. |
| 41. | gearbox | System that changes gears. |
| 42. | GPS | Satellite navigation system. |
| 43. | handbrake | Parking brake operated by hand. |
| 44. | headlights | Front lights for night driving. |
| 45. | helmet | Protective headgear for riders. |
| 46. | highway | Major road for fast travel. |
| 47. | hood | Cover over the engine compartment. |
| 48. | horn | Device making warning sound. |
| 49. | hybrid | Uses fuel and electric power. |
| 50. | ignition | System that starts combustion. |
| 51. | insurance | Financial protection for accidents. |
| 52. | intersection | Place where roads cross. |
| 53. | jack | Tool for lifting a vehicle. |
| 54. | jeep | Rugged off-road vehicle type. |
| 55. | jump start | Start using another battery. |
| 56. | key fob | Remote key for locking and starting. |
| 57. | lane | Marked strip for vehicle travel. |
| 58. | license plate | Numbered vehicle identification tag. |
| 59. | logbook | Record of trips or maintenance. |
| 60. | luggage rack | Carrier for bags on vehicle. |
| 61. | manual transmission | Gearbox shifted by the driver. |
| 62. | mechanic | Person who repairs vehicles. |
| 63. | mileage | Distance traveled, often per fuel. |
| 64. | mirror | Reflective surface for viewing behind. |
| 65. | motorcycle | Two-wheeled motor vehicle. |
| 66. | navigation system | Device that gives route guidance. |
| 67. | odometer | Shows total distance traveled. |
| 68. | oil change | Replacing engine oil and filter. |
| 69. | on-ramp | Roadway entering a highway. |
| 70. | parking | Leaving a vehicle in a space. |
| 71. | parking meter | Device that times paid parking. |
| 72. | passenger | Person riding, not driving. |
| 73. | pedestrian | Person walking near roads. |
| 74. | pickup truck | Truck with open cargo bed. |
| 75. | piston | Engine part moving inside cylinder. |
| 76. | power steering | Assists turning the steering wheel. |
| 77. | public transit | Shared transport like buses and trains. |
| 78. | railway | Track system for trains. |
| 79. | rearview mirror | Mirror showing traffic behind. |
| 80. | red light | Signal meaning stop. |
| 81. | registration | Official record of vehicle ownership. |
| 82. | road trip | Long journey by road. |
| 83. | roundabout | Circular intersection with flowing traffic. |
| 84. | seat belt | Safety strap restraining occupants. |
| 85. | sedan | Passenger car with separate trunk. |
| 86. | shifter | Lever used to change gears. |
| 87. | signal | Light indicating turns or hazards. |
| 88. | speed bump | Raised area to slow cars. |
| 89. | speed limit | Maximum legal driving speed. |
| 90. | speedometer | Shows current vehicle speed. |
| 91. | steering wheel | Wheel used to steer vehicle. |
| 92. | suspension | System smoothing ride over bumps. |
| 93. | taxi | Car for hire with driver. |
| 94. | tire | Rubber covering on a wheel. |
| 95. | toll road | Road requiring payment to use. |
| 96. | tow truck | Vehicle that tows disabled cars. |
| 97. | traffic jam | Heavy congestion slowing vehicles. |
| 98. | traffic light | Signal controlling intersection traffic. |
| 99. | train | Rail vehicle carrying passengers or freight. |
| 100. | transmission | System transferring engine power. |
