15 Common Driving Phrasal Verbs in English

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Driving phrasal verbs are an essential part of learning English. They include terms used in various driving situations like changing gears, accelerating, braking, and parking. This reference provides a list of common driving phrasal verbs along with their meanings and examples. Some of these include “back up,” “buckle up,” “cut off,” “drive by,” “fill up,” and “get out of.”

By learning these phrasal verbs, you can communicate more effectively with other drivers and understand instructions given by your driving instructor.

List of Common Driving Phrasal Verbs

Driving Phrasal Verbs
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  • Back up
  • Buckle up
  • Cut off
  • Drive by
  • Fill up
  • Get out of
  • Pull over
  • Run over
  • Slow down
  • Turn off
  • Pull in
  • Pull out
  • Run into
  • Knock down
  • Pick up

Driving Phrasal Verbs with Meaning and Examples

As drivers, it is important to know the common phrasal verbs related to driving to effectively communicate with other drivers and passengers. In this section, we will discuss the meaning and examples of some of the most commonly used driving phrasal verbs.

Back up

  • Meaning: To make a car go backward.
  • Example: We need to back up to fit into the parking space.

Buckle up

  • Meaning: To fasten your seat belt in a car, plane, etc.
  • Example: Please buckle up now; we’re about to take off.

Cut off

  • Meaning: To suddenly move in front of another vehicle too closely.
  • Example: The car in front of me cut me off and I had to brake suddenly.

Drive by

  • Meaning: To pass by a place while driving.
  • Example: We drove by the beach on our way to the hotel.

Fill up

  • Meaning: To put fuel in a vehicle until it is full.
  • Example: I need to fill up the tank before we leave.

Get out of

  • Meaning: To leave a vehicle.
  • Example: I got out of the car and walked to the store.

Pull over

  • Meaning: To stop at the side of the road.
  • Example: The police officer signaled us to pull over to the side of the road.

Run over

  • Meaning: To accidentally hit someone or something with a vehicle.
  • Example: The driver ran over a rock and damaged the car’s tire.

Slow down

  • Meaning: To reduce the speed of a vehicle.
  • Example: You need to slow down when driving in a school zone.

Pull in

  • Meaning: To enter a parking space or garage.
  • Example: We pulled in to the parking lot and found a spot to park.

Pull out

  • Meaning: To leave a parking space or garage.
  • Example: We waited for the car to pull out of the parking space before we could park.

Run into

  • Meaning: To collide with something while driving.
  • Example: The driver ran into a tree and damaged the car’s hood.

Knock down

  • Meaning: To hit a person or animal with a vehicle.
  • Example: The driver knocked down a pedestrian while driving.

Pick up

  • Meaning: To stop and collect someone or something.
  • Example: We need to pick up our friend from the airport.

 

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