Today we are going to learn more about the different means of transportation. There are a lot of ways that people can travel, such as walking, driving, biking, and even hitchhiking!
We all have questions about means of transportation such as:
- What’s your favorite way to travel?
- What’s the cheapest way to travel
- What’s the most expensive way to travel?
In this post, you will find those and other common questions people have about the different means of transportation.
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Most Common Means of Transportation
Here’s a two-column table with the 24 most common means of transportation:
| Car | Bus |
| Train | Bicycle |
| Motorcycle | Airplane |
| Boat | Subway |
| Taxi | Scooter |
| Tram | Helicopter |
| Skateboard | Segway |
| RV | Ferry |
| Carpooling | Cable Car |
| Electric Bike | Electric Scooter |
Questions about Transportation
These are some of the most common questions people have about the different means of transportation
This is the first set of questions about transportation
- What’s your favorite mean of transportation?
- What’s your least favorite mean of transportation?
- Do you have a car?
- Do you have a bicycle or motorcycle?
- How often do you use your bicycle?
- Do people use a bicycle to get to work?
- Have you ever fallen asleep on the bus or train?
This is the second set of questions about transportation
- Is the public transportation system in your country good?
- Do you often use public transportation?
- How do you feel when you meet your train, bus, or plane?
- What do you have to do to get a driver’s license in your country?
- How do you get to work or school?
- How long is your commute?
- What are some ways I can save money on gas?
- Where is a good place to find cheap car insurance?
This is the third set of questions about transportation
- Which public transportation option is better for my commute each day?
- What would be your ideal mode of transportation if it didn’t cost money?
- What are your thoughts on self-driving vehicles and their safety?
- What do you hope the future of transportation will look like given advances in technology?
- Which form of transportation do you prefer to use to get around in your city?
- What do you do while you are on the bus or train?
This is the fourth set of questions about transportation
- What transportation problems are there in your country?
- What mean of transportation is the worst in your country?
- Do you get motion sickness when you take the bus or train?
- Does your country have a subway system?
- How are cars today different from cars fifty years ago?
- Do you think that carpooling is a good idea?
- Do you use Uber or other applications?
This is the fourth set of questions about transportation
- Have you ever traveled by plane?
- Have you ever traveled by train?
- Have you ever ridden a horse?
- What do you think is the safest way to travel?
- What is the most dangerous way to travel?
- Are taxis expensive in your country?
- Are there speed limits in your country?
This is the fifth set of questions about transportation
- Do you always wear a seat belt?
- Have you ever been in a traffic accident?
- Would you like to travel on a cruise ship?
- How was transportation 100 years ago?
More ESL Conversation Questions
We hope you’ve found these questions helpful in starting a conversation with someone about transportation.
If you are looking for more resources to practice your English skills or have meaningful conversations with your students, I’ve compiled a list of some posts with conversation questions.
Check them out before your leave
