Idiomatic expressions

The travel/sailing etc bug: a sudden strong interest in doing something (the slang word "bug" means an illness or a disease which is usually infectious. Please note that, the term "travel bug" itself does not have any negative connotations. In fact, it is usually a positive thing to catch the travel bug.

Backseat driver:a passenger in a car who gives unwanted advice   to the driver? or an an annoying person who is fond of giving advice to the person performing a task or doing something, especially when the advice is either wrong or unwelcome.

Sunday driver: one who drives slowly and makes unexpected maneuvers

In the driver's seat If you are in the driver's seat, you are in charge of something or in control of a situation.

Fender bender:   This expression refers to a minor car accident in which there is little   damage and no injuries.

Get away from it all: to go somewhere completely different from what is usual Sometimes I want to get away from it all, and other times I want to know what's going on.

Red-eye flight - any flight departing late at night

In high gear-(USA) If something is in high gear, it is in a quick-paced mode.

Hit and run (accident):   When the driver of a vehicle hits another vehicle without stopping to   provide help, identification or insurance, and fails to report the accident   to the police, the collision is called a hit-and-run accident.

Hit the road:    When you hit the road, you begin a journey.  "

Itchy feet:   A person who has itchy feet is someone who finds it difficult to stay   in one place and likes travelling and discovering new places.  

Jump the lights:   If you continue driving when the traffic lights turn red, you jump the   lights.   "

Live out of a suitcase   Someone who lives out of a suitcase travels a lot, moving from  place to place, and is therefore restricted to the contents of their  suitcase. 

Make your way (to) :   If you make your way to a destination, you manage to go there   without difficulty. Road rage:   Aggressive driving habits sometimes resulting in violence against other  drivers

Get the show on the road:   If you manage to put a plan or idea into action, you get the show  on the road.  

Take someone for a ride:   to cheat or deceive them.   

Take for a test drive: If you take something for a test driver, you try something to see if you like it.

Off the track: If something puts or throws you off your track, it distracts you or keeps you from achieving what you want.

Off the beaten track. A place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns.

Travel light:  When you travel light, you travel with as little luggage as possible. 

Sail through something:   If you sail through something, for example a test or an exam,  you succeed in doing it without difficulty. 

Shank's pony:  If you go somewhere on Shank's pony, you have to walk rather than  travel by bus, car, etc. 

U-turn: 1. a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction; 2. a complete change in direction of political or other policy