This lesson introduces essential vocabulary for a car's interior and driving controls.
Starting the Car
You need the ignition (tændingen) and the steering wheel (rattet). Notice that rat is an et-word, so it takes the -tet ending in its definite form.
| She puts the key in the ignition and turns the steering wheel. | Hun sætter nøglen i tændingen og drejer rattet. |
In front of you is the dashboard (instrumentbrættet).
| There is a red button on the dashboard next to the ignition. | Der er en rød knap på instrumentbrættet ved siden af tændingen. |
Looking Around and Signaling
To drive safely, you need to check your rearview mirror (bakspejlet) and use your turn signal (blinklyset).
| He looks in the rearview mirror before he uses the turn signal. | Han kigger i bakspejlet før han bruger blinklyset. |
If someone is in your way, you might need the horn (hornet).
| I have difficulty hearing the turn signal when she uses the horn. | Jeg har svært ved at høre blinklyset når hun bruger hornet. |
Pedals and Gears
Down by your feet are the accelerator (speederen) and the clutch (koblingen).
| You ought not to step on the accelerator when you hold the clutch down. | Du bør ikke træde på speederen når du holder koblingen nede. |
You use the clutch to shift gears (gear). When you park, do not forget to pull the handbrake (håndbremsen).
| One has to use the clutch to change gears. | Man er nødt til at bruge koblingen for at skifte gear. |
| He drops the phone on the dashboard and pulls the handbrake. | Han taber telefonen på instrumentbrættet og trækker håndbremsen. |
Bad Weather
If the weather turns bad, you will rely on your windshield wiper (vinduesviskeren).
| You ought to buy a new windshield wiper, because it is raining. | Du bør købe en ny vinduesvisker fordi det regner. |
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