25 driving conversation questions

A free discussion worksheet on the topic of driving for English as a second language class. Before you start this speaking activity, be sure that your students are familiar with these terms – accident, offense, seatbelt, tyre/tire, run a red light, break down, and road trip.

The driving conversation questions are –

1 – How do you feel about cars? What do you like and dislike about them?

2 – Have you ever been involved in a traffic accident? What happened?

3 – When did you get your first car? Can you describe it?

4  When did you start driving? Who taught you how to drive?

5 – Do you know anything about fixing or looking after a car?

6 – Have you ever been stopped for a traffic offense? Did you pay a fine?

7 – Have you ever driven down a really bad road? Where was it?

8 – Do you think everybody should wear seatbelts?

9 – If you went on a road trip, where would you like to go?

10- What kind of car do you prefer? What is your dream car?

11- What is the furthest you have ever driven?

12- Has your car ever broken down or had a flat tire? What did you do?

13- What do you like to listen to when you are driving?

14- Where do you usually park your car? Have you ever had a parking fine?

15- Do you think men or women are better drivers?

16- Do you wash your car or do you get somebody else to wash it?

17- Would you like to drive a Formula 1 race car? Why or why not?

18- What is the fastest you have ever driven or experienced in a car?

19- What is the traffic like where you live? Is it easy to find a parking space?

20- How many kilometers or miles do you drive each week?

21- Are cars expensive in your country? How much does a secondhand car cost?

22- Have you ever run a red light? Why did you do this?

23- What are the pros and cons of owning a car?

24- Do many people honk their horns where you live? Do you think it is rude?

25- What side of the road do you drive on in your home country?