| OVERSTEER | A tendency, in a motor vehicle, to turn more sharply than was intended |
| HEARTRENDING | Agonising tendency in a sense (5-7) |
| CARRICKBEND | Vehicle to turn round boy, forming knot (7,4) |
| SHARPER | Second instrument about to turn more out of tune |
| FILTER | Light allowing vehicles to turn while ahead is red |
| IGNITION | _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ key, one that is turned in a motor vehicle to fire the engine (8) |
| BUMPER | Horizontal bar attached to the front or back of a motor vehicle to absorb impact in a collision (6) |
| LPLATES | Signs attached to a motor vehicle to indicate it is being driven by a learner |
| SILENCER | A device fitted to the exhaust of a motor vehicle to reduce engine noise (8) |
| CLEAVAGE | A tendency in rocks to split on a certain plane (8) |
| ROOBAR | Australian name for a metal grille on a motor vehicle, to protect against impact damage |
| DRIVE | A jaunt or journey in a motor vehicle; the act of chasing game or moving cattle; a gathering of whist players; or, a shot from a golf tee (5) |
| UNDERSTEER | A tendency to turn less sharply than intended |
| CLEANSE | Has a tendency in church to make pure (7) |
| CHASSIS | The supporting frame of a motor vehicle, to which the body is attached (7) |
| STRAIN | A tendency in person's character |
| CROSSCURRENT | A tendency in conflict with another |
| TESTDRIVE | Ride taken in a motor vehicle prior to possible purchase (4,5) |
| THROTTLE | A device in a motor vehicle that controls the quantity of fuel entering the engine (8) |
| ACCELERATOR | A device for increasing speed, especially the throttle pedal in a motor vehicle (11) |
