Driving, Transportation

1. double-parked

I couldn't find a parking space, and now I'm double-parked.

Oh, I see. Well, you'd better hurry up.

There were no parking space, so I parked in front of another car.

I'm double-parked.

2. carbon footprint

By driving a hybrid car, I'm reducing my carbon footprint.

That's very environmentally conscious of you. Also, the oil prices are sky high.

This car is better for the environment.

This car helps me reduce my carbon footprint.

3. go out of your way

If you are heading home, I can drive you to your house.

You don't have to go out of your way to drop me off at my house.

You don't have to go in a different direction for me.

You don't have to go out of your way.

4. fender bender

I was in a fender bender this morning, and I think I'll be in hot water with my insurance company.

At least you didn't get hurt. It could have been much worse.

It was a small traffic accident.

It was just a fender bender.

5. back up

Could you please back up your car a little so that I can get out?

Certainly. Sorry I parked so close.

Could you please move your car backward a little?

Could you please back up your car a little?

6. came to a standstill

It feels like we haven't moved in ages.

Yeah. The traffic almost came to a standstill.

The traffic almost stopped.

The traffic almost came to a standstill.

bumper to bumper

at a snail's pace

com to a halt

com to a standstill

Sunday driver

He's like a Sunday driver.

got a ticket

I got a ticket for driving in the bus lane.