drive a truck
/draɪv ə trʌk/
Meaning
To operate a large motor vehicle designed for carrying heavy loads or goods. This can refer to a personal vehicle choice or a professional occupation.
Examples
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My uncle has to drive a truck for his delivery job.
My uncle has to drive a truck for his delivery job.
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Is it difficult to drive a truck on these narrow streets?
Is it difficult to drive a truck on these narrow streets?
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He learned to drive a truck when he was in the army.
He learned to drive a truck when he was in the army.
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She prefers to drive a truck because she feels safer in a big vehicle.
She prefers to drive a truck because she feels safer in a big vehicle.
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You need a special license to drive a truck of that size.
You need a special license to drive a truck of that size.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He rides a truck to work.
✓ He drives a truck to work.
We use 'ride' for bicycles, motorcycles, or horses, but we 'drive' cars, trucks, and buses.
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✗ I want to drive a lorry.
✓ I want to drive a truck.
While 'lorry' is correct in British English, 'truck' is the standard term used globally and in American English.
Related Expressions
Practice
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To work as a delivery person, you might need to ___.
💡 Operate a large transport vehicle.
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drive a truck
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He had to learn how to ___ for his new job.
💡 Control a big road vehicle.
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drive a truck