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"to drive a car" vs "to ride a car"

The correct phrase is 'to drive a car.' 'To ride a car' is not commonly used in English. When referring to operating a car, the appropriate verb is 'drive.'

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

to drive a car

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to operating a car as the driver.

Examples:

  • I know how to drive a car.
  • She learned to drive a car last year.
  • He drives a car to work every day.

Alternatives:

  • to operate a car
  • to drive a vehicle
  • to drive a car around the city
  • to drive a car on the highway
  • to drive a car with caution

to ride a car

This phrase is not commonly used in English.


Alternatives:

  • to ride in a car
  • to take a car
  • to be driven in a car
  • to travel by car
  • to ride as a passenger in a car

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