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Chapter 2.7: Exploring by Car

– Advanced Level –

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The Situation

While navigating the streets of 广州 (Guangzhou), a tourist familiarizes himself with 交通法规 (traffic regulations | jiāotōng fǎguī) to avoid violations. They learn about 车辆登记 (vehicle registration | chēliàng dēngjì) and the importance of carrying a 驾驶证 (driver's license | jiàshǐ zhèng). The tourist pays attention to 交通信号 (traffic signals | jiāotōng xìnhào) and stays in the correct 车道 (lane | chēdào), using 转向灯 (blinker | zhuǎnxiàng dēng) when changing lanes.

They give way to 急救车 (ambulances | jíjiù chē) and 消防车 (fire trucks | xiāofáng chē), and notice 拖车 (tow trucks | tuōchē) assisting vehicles with 车辆故障 (car breakdowns | chēliàng gùzhàng). The tourist also learns about 车辆保险 (car insurance | chēliàng bǎoxiǎn) and the process of filing a 事故报告 (accident report | shìgù bàogào).

Aware of 交通标志 (traffic signs | jiāotōng biāozhì) and 监控摄像头 (surveillance cameras | jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu), they drive cautiously, especially when 路面状况 (road conditions | lùmiàn zhuàngkuàng) are challenging. Tourists pay attention to 双向通行 (two-way traffic | shuāngxiàng tōngxíng) and respect 交通管制 (traffic control | jiāotōng guǎnzhì) areas.

You will ensure that you use the 应急车道 (emergency lane | yīngjí chēdào) only when necessary and always park with a valid 停车许可 (parking permit | tíngchē xǔkě). Safety is paramount, so the tourist always fastens the 安全带 (seat belt | ānquán dài) and never risks 酒驾 (drunk driving | jiǔ jià).


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The Sentences

交通法规
熟悉当地交通法规是必要的。
Shúxī dāngdì jiāotōng fǎguī shì bìyào de.
Familiarity with local traffic laws is necessary.
车辆登记
车辆登记必须随车携带。
Chēliàng dēngjì bìxū suí chē xiédài.
Vehicle registration must be carried with the vehicle.
驾驶证
驾驶证必须是有效的。
Jiàshǐ zhèng bìxū shì yǒuxiào de.
Driving license must be valid.
逆行
逆行驾驶是严重违法行为。
Nìxíng jiàshǐ shì yánzhòng wéifǎ xíngwéi.
Driving against traffic is a serious offense.
交通信号
遵守所有交通信号很重要。
Zūnshǒu suǒyǒu jiāotōng xìnhào hěn zhòngyào.
It is important to obey all traffic signals.
车道
保持在你的车道内行驶。
Bǎochí zài nǐ de chēdào nèi xíngshǐ.
Stay in your lane of travel.
转向灯
转弯时使用转向灯。
Zhuǎnwān shí shǐyòng zhuǎnxiàng dēng.
Use turn signals when turning.
急救车
给急救车让出道路。
Gěi jíjiù chē ràng chū dàolù.
Give way to emergency vehicles.
消防车
消防车有优先通行权。
Xiāofáng chē yǒu yōuxiān tōngxíng quán.
Fire trucks have priority right of way.
拖车
故障车辆可能需要拖车。
Gùzhàng chēliàng kěnéng xūyào tuōchē.
Broken down vehicles may need to be towed.
车辆保险
确保车辆保险有效。
Quèbǎo chēliàng bǎoxiǎn yǒuxiào.
Make sure vehicle insurance is valid.
事故报告
事故发生后立即填写事故报告。
Shìgù fāshēng hòu lìjí tiánxiě shìgù bàogào.
Fill out an accident report immediately after an accident.
交通标志
注意所有交通标志。
Zhùyì suǒyǒu jiāotōng biāozhì.
Pay attention to all traffic signs.
监控摄像头
监控摄像头用于交通监控。
Jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu yòng yú jiāotōng jiānkòng.
Surveillance cameras are used for traffic monitoring.
路面状况
下雨天路面状况滑。
Xià yǔtiān lùmiàn zhuàngkuàng huá.
Road conditions are slippery when it rains.
车辆故障
遇车辆故障及时停车检查。
Yù chēliàng gùzhàng jíshí tíngchē jiǎnchá.
Stop and check in case of vehicle breakdown.
双向通行
这条路是双向通行的。
Zhè tiáo lù shì shuāngxiàng tōngxíng de.
The road is two-way traffic.
行驶证
行驶证需随时携带。
Xíngshǐ zhèng xū suíshí xiédài.
Carry your license with you at all times.
车身号码
车身号码用于识别车辆。
Chēshēn hàomǎ yòng yú shìbié chēliàng.
Body numbers are used to identify vehicles.
交通管制
事故现场经常有交通管制。
Shìgù xiànchǎng jīngcháng yǒu jiāotōng guǎnzhì.
Traffic control is often in place at the scene of an accident.
应急车道
应急车道仅限紧急使用。
Yìngjí chēdào jǐn xiàn jǐnjí shǐyòng.
The emergency lane is for emergency use only.
停车许可
在此区域需要停车许可。
Zài cǐ qūyù xūyào tíngchē xǔkě.
A parking permit is required in this area.
安全带
驾驶时务必系安全带。
Jiàshǐ shí wùbì jì ānquándài.
Always wear your seat belt when driving.
酒驾
酒驾是非常危险的行为。
Jiǔjià shì fēicháng wēixiǎn de xíngwéi.
Drinking and driving is very dangerous behavior.

 

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The Words

交通法规
jiāotōng fǎguī
traffic law
车辆登记
chēliàng dēngjì
vehicle registration
驾驶证
jiàshǐ zhèng
driving license
逆行
nìxíng
go against traffic
交通信号
jiāotōng xìnhào
traffic signal
车道
chēdào
lane
转向灯
zhuǎnxiàng dēng
turn signal
急救车
jíjiù chē
ambulance
消防车
xiāofáng chē
fire engine
拖车
tuōchē
tow truck
车辆保险
chēliàng bǎoxiǎn
vehicle insurance
事故报告
shìgù bàogào
accident report
交通标志
jiāotōng biāozhì
traffic sign
监控摄像头
jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu
surveillance camera
路面状况
lùmiàn zhuàngkuàng
road surface condition
车辆故障
chēliàng gùzhàng
vehicle breakdown
双向通行
shuāngxiàng tōngxíng
two-way traffic
行驶证
xíngshǐ zhèng
vehicle license
车身号码
chēshēn hàomǎ
vehicle identification number
交通管制
jiāotōng guǎnzhì
traffic control
应急车道
yìngjí chēdào
emergency lane
停车许可
tíngchē xǔkě
parking permit
安全带
ānquán dài
seat belt
酒驾
jiǔjià
drunk driving

 

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