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Here are some of the phrases you may need and signs you will see if you travel by car.

can I park here?

where's the nearest petrol station?
how far is it to the next services?

are we nearly there?

please slow down!

we've had an accident
sorry, it was my fault
it wasn't my fault

you've left your lights on

have you passed your driving test?

At a petrol station

how much would you like?

full, please
£25 worth, please

it takes ...
petrol
diesel

I'd like some oil

can I check my tyre pressures here?

Mechanical problems

my car's broken down
my car won't start

we've run out of petrol

the battery's flat
have you got any jump leads?

I've got a flat tyre
I've got a puncture

the ... isn't working
speedometer
petrol gauge
fuel gauge

the ... aren't working
brake lights
indicators

there's something wrong with ...
the engine
the steering
the brakes

the car's losing oil