drive on to

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This phrase is written "drive onto" in the United States in the sense shown in #2).
drive on to(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. seguir adelante a
Let's drive on to the end of the road. There's a great view of the sea from there.Seguimos adelante al final del camino. Allí hay un mirador al mar.
b. seguir manejando hasta
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Let's drive on to the next gas station; I think it's cheaper there.Vamos a seguir manejando hasta la próxima gasolinera; creo que allí es más barato.
c. seguir conduciendo hasta
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
They drove on to the next town and hoped they would find a hotel there.Siguieron conduciendo hasta el próximo pueblo y esperaron encontrar un hotel allí.
2. (to go onto)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. manejar sobre
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Rick drove on to the weighbridge to make sure the lorry would be allowed on the motorway.Rick manejó sobre la báscula de puente para asegurarse de que el camión estaría permitido en la autopista.
b. conducir sobre
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Once he'd finished mowing the grass, the gardener drove on to the trailer and turned the tractor off.Una vez que había acabado de cortar el césped, el jardinero condujo sobre el remolque y apagó el tractor.
c. embarcar en (ferry)
Joe put the car in gear and drove on to the ferry.Joe puso el carro en marcha y embarcó en el transbordador.
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