Cars and Driving (Conversation Class)

• How old were you when you first learned to drive?
  • Was there anything difficult about learning to drive?
• Can you drive a car?
  • Can you drive a manual shift car?
  • Do you have a car?
  • If so, what kind of car do you have?
    • Is it a standard (manual shift) or automatic shift?
    • Which do you like best, a standard or automatic shift car?
  • What are the advantages of owning a car?
  • What are the disadvantages of owning a car?
  • Are you a good driver?
  • Have you ever been in a car accident?
  • Have you ever been pulled over by the police?
    • What happened?
  • Have you ever driven a car in a foreign country?
    • If yes, which side of the road did they drive on?
    • Were the road signs different?
  • Are the drivers in your area where you live good drivers?
  • Do you know anything about repairing or maintaining a car?
    • What do you know how to do?
    • Where did you learn how to do this?
    • Do you enjoy repairing cars?
    • What are some things you do to maintain your car?
  • Do you prefer driving or riding public transportation?
  • What kind of car do you prefer?
  • Do you like drive at night?
  • Do you think cars should be banned from city centers?
  • What side of the road do you drive in your country?
  • Is drunk driving a problem in your country?
  • What kind of laws does your country have about drunk driving?
  • What is the penalty for drunk driving in your country?
  • Have you ever been (or) do you know anyone who has been in an accident related to drunk driving?
  • Is jaywalking legal in your country?
  • Do people often jaywalk in your country?
  • Who taught you to drive?
  • How long did it take you to learn to drive?
  • What is the longest trip you have ever taken by car?
  • Have you ever broken down and been stranded on the side of the road? Who helped you?
  • How do American drivers compare to drivers in your country?
  • What are the speed limits in your country?
  • On what occasions do you honk your car horn?
  • Is it acceptable to honk in your country
  • Are men better drivers than women?
  • Are women better drivers than men?
  • At what age can you get a licence in your country?
  • Do you think the age for driving should be raised or lowered?
  • Do you think driving lessons should be provided by high schools?