Conversation Questions: Cars and Driving

• 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?
• Should new drivers have a period of accompanied driving?
  • Or some kind of trial period?
• Do you have a GPS (Global Position System)?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a GPS?
• Does the type of car a person drives tell us about the person who drives it?
• What can we tell or imagine about a person by looking at the car they drive?
• What are the laws about seat belts in your country?
  • How are they different to this country?
• Is your car air conditioned?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of air conditioning?
• Do you have a GPS?
  • If yes, when do you use it? If no, would you like one? Why or why not?
• What is the price of gasoline in your country?
  • Is it cheaper or more expensive than in this country?
• Do you allow passengers to eat inside your car?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of buying a second-hand car?
• Do you wash your car yourself or do you have it washed?
• Do you think that there is a relation between global warming and cars?
• Have you ever seen a "hybrid" car?
• What do you know about "hybrid" cars?
• Do you really think that car manufacturers are interested in global warming?
• How often do you need to get your car repaired?
• On what occasions do you honk your car horn?
  • Is it acceptable to honk in your country?
• Do you like to drive or be driven?
• Have you ever bribed a policeman in your country after he pulled you over?
• Is it common for traffic cops to accept bribes?
• How are the traffic laws in your country?
  • Are they strict or lax?
• Do most people follow the rules of the road?
• Is it easy to find parking?
• Is parking expensive?
• What should be done in order to prevent traffic congestion in your city?
• Is there any kind of rules to avoid traffic congestions?
• How do you feel about spending time in your car during rush hour?
• Is car theft a big problem in your country?
• Have you had your car stolen?
• Have you had your radio stolen?
• Is road side assistance common in your country?
• Can you change a flat tire?
• Do you know anything about fixing a car?
• Who taught you to drive?
  • Was it pleasant or unpleasant?
• Have you ever broken down and been stuck on the side of the road?
  • Who helped you?
• What do you think of international car-free days?
• Can you recall any memorable car drive in your life?
• What are the most frequent driving offenses?
• What factors are responsible for railway crossing accidents?
• According to insurance statistics women are better driver than men.
  • Do you agree?
• What do you think of car pooling?