1. Can you give me a ride if you are driving?

2. Can you give me a ride if you drive?
3. He will be driving, so ask him to give you a ride.
4. He will drive, so ask him to give you a ride.
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Are they all the same in meaning? Which expressions do we have to use? Why do we use 'if you are driving'? •English - Luthando konzapi, Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11:00am
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•English - Reed, Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11:32am
All are correct. "if you are driving" implies that "you" are driving a car (not driving a golf ball or a nail) in this context. "if you are driving" and "if you drive" mean the same thing.
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1. Can you give me a ride if you are driving?
2. Can you give me a ride if you drive?
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What does #1 mean?

1-1. If you have a car, or if you are a driver, can you give me a ride?

1-2. If you are supposed to drive your car after work, can you give me a ride?

1-3. You will drive your car today, right? Then can you give me a ride?

1-4. You will be driving your car today. Then can you give me a ride?

1 answer

I think 1-3 is closest to what it means. If you are driving your car (and we are both going the same way), may I ride with you?