English Expression · Intermediate
driving trailer
An unpowered coach fitted with a driving cab and placed at one or both ends of a train
Pronunciation: say driving trailer
Meaning
An unpowered coach fitted with a driving cab and placed at one or both ends of a train.
Example
The motor coaches will have no driving compartments, and the end vehicles of every unit will be driving trailers.
The motor coaches will have no driving compartments, and the end vehicles of every unit will be driving trailers.
Practice tips
- Practice driving trailer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.