| A | B |
| Controlled Intersection | Signs or signals are present |
| Uncontrolled Intersetion | No signs or signals present |
| Protected Left Turn | Left turn arrow is green |
| Unprotected Left Turn | No specific green arrow |
| Fresh Green Light | A light that has just turned green |
| Stale Green Light | A light that has been green for awhile |
| Delayed Green Light | Allows one side of the intersection to proceed, while the other side has a red light |
| Protective Equipment | Helmet, face shield, boots, gloves, & heavy clothing |
| HTS | Complex system composed of people, vehicles and roadways |
| IPDE Process | Organized system of seeing, thinking and responding |
| Sight Distance | Distance you can see ahead |
| Traction | Gripping power between tires and road surface |
| Friction | Force that keeps each tire from sliding on the road |
| Restraint Device | Device that holds an occupant in place during a car crash |
| Turnabout | Maneuver for turning car around to go in opposite direction |
| Perpendicular parking | Parking at a right angle to the curb |
| Tailgating | Following a vehicle too closely |
| Escape Path | An area in which you can move to avoid a collision |
| Expressway | Controlled-access highway |
| Acceleration lane | Increase speed to the flow of traffic on the expressway |
| Velocitation | Unconsciously driving too fast after hours of driving |
| Power Skid | Tires start to spin upon acceleration |
| Blood-alcohol concentration | Tells the percent of alcohol in the bloodstream, indicating level of intoxication |
| Depressant | A drug that can slow down or depress the central nervous system |
| Deductible | Set amount of the cost of the damage to your vehicle, as stated in your policy |
| Policy | Written agreement between you and the insurance company |