35 Chapter 35 Section 35.1 Transportation Options Section 35.2 Vehicle Ownership 1

Section 35.1 Transportation Options There are many different transportation options. Owning a vehicle involves more costs than just the price of the car. 2

Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary mass transit commute carpool title lease congestion market

Transportation Options Compare costs and convenience when deciding how to get to work or school. Mass transit, or public transportation carries large numbers of people. mass transit A transportation system designed to carry large numbers of people. 4

Transportation Options Benefits of mass transit include less cost, time saving, stress reducing, traffic reducing, energy saving, and pollution reducing. Personal vehicles offer greater flexibility, and may be the only option if no mass transit is available. 5

Transportation Options Disadvantages to using your own vehicle include more costly, more time consuming, and more stressful. Other transportation options include sharing a vehicle, bicycling, or walking. 6

Getting Your Own Vehicle Costs of owning your own vehicle include costs of vehicle, insurance, fuel, parking, and tolls, and maintenance and repairs. Most people make a down payment on a car and take out a loan for the rest. 7

Getting Your Own Vehicle When you pay off your loan you receive the title, the legal document that states you own the vehicle Leasing involves paying a monthly fee in exchange for the exclusive use of a vehicle for a specific length of time. title A legal document showing ownership. 8

Section 35.2 Vehicle Ownership To get the best deal on a car, you must first do research. Auto insurance and car maintenance are two ownership responsibilities. 9

Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary make model book value sticker price invoice price condition inflate

The Purchasing Process First, decide what you can afford to pay, considering all the costs. Next, identify your needs and find decide on a vehicle that best meets those needs. 11

The Purchasing Process Learn about the reliability, safety features, fuel usage, and performance of the make and models of vehicles. model Type or design of a car. make A car’s brand name. 12

The Purchasing Process Check the book value, the estimated value of a specific make, model, and year of a vehicle you are interested in. Shop for the best vehicle in classified ads, the Internet, and at dealerships. book value The estimated value of a car of a specific make, model, and year. 13

The Purchasing Process Get the best price by negotiating the based on sticker price, the dealer’s initial asking price. Check the invoice price, what the dealer paid, the manufacturer, and try to negotiate between this and the sticker price. sticker price The dealer’s initial asking price as shown on the sticker attached to the vehicle invoice price Roughly the price the dealer paid the manufacturer for a vehicle. 14

Understanding Auto Insurance The main types of coverage include collision, comprehensive, liability, medical or personal injury, and uninsured/underinsured motorists. Liability coverage is required by law in all states and is the most important. Determine want your insurance wants and needs are and compare rates by different insurance companies. Insurance companies base rates on statistics. 15

Maintaining Your Vehicle Maintaining your vehicle ensures a longer life and less repairs. Read your owner’s manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance. 16

Maintaining Your Vehicle First a reliable service facility to perform some of the maintenance tasks, but learn to do the basic ones yourself. Heed warning lights and watch for leaks, strange noises, and how your vehicle performs before a problem gets worse. 17

Chapter Summary Section 35.1 Transportation Options Transportation options are determined by where you live and where you want to go. Using mass transit benefits individuals and society.

Chapter Summary Section 35.1 Transportation Options Owning a vehicle involves many expenses in addition to the purchase price. To pay for a vehicle, you might take out a loan or lease the vehicle, if it is new.

Chapter Summary Section 35.2 Vehicle Ownership Learning all that you can before shopping for a vehicle will help you get the right vehicle at the right price. Before buying auto insurance, examine the options, and decide on the types and amounts of coverage you want. You can save on maintenance costs by doing some basic tasks yourself.

Review Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions. The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions. Start

mass transit transporte público A transportation system designed to carry large numbers of people. Sistema de transporte diseñado para transportar grandes cantidades de personas Show Definition

commute viajar todos los días Travel regularly from one place to another, especially between home and work. Viajar con regularidad de un lugar a otro, especialmente entre la casa y el trabajo. Show Definition

viaje en coche compartido carpool An arrangement in which a group of people commute together by car. Un arreglo en el que un grupo de personas viaja al trabajo en el mismo coche. Show Definition

title escritura A legal document showing ownership. Un documento legal que demuestra el dominio de una propiedad. Show Definition

lease alquiler de un coche A monthly fee in exchange for exclusive use of a vehicle for a specific length of time. Cuota mensual que se paga a cambio del uso exclusivo de un vehículo durante un periodo de tiempo determinado. Show Definition

make marca de un coche A car’s brand name. Nombre del fabricante de un coche Show Definition

model modelo Type or design of a car. El tipo o diseño de un coche. Show Definition

book value valor contable The estimated value of a car of a specific make, model, and year El valor aproximado de un coche de un año, marca y modelo específicos. Show Definition

sticker price precio de etiqueta The dealer’s initial asking price as shown on the sticker attached to the vehicle. El precio que el comerciante pide inicialmente y que aparece en la etiqueta que está pegada al vehículo. Show Definition

invoice price precio de factura Roughly the price the dealer paid the manufacturer for a vehicle. Aproximadamente el precio que el comerciante paga al fabricante por un vehículo Show Definition

congestion congestión Clog or traffic jam. Atasco o embotellamiento. Show Definition

market mercado Potentially interested in buying. Posiblemente interesado en comprar. Show Definition

condition condición State of readiness for use. Estar listo para usar o no. Show Definition

inflate inflar Raise the price of something. Elevar el precio de algo. Show Definition

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