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Driver Education Vocabulary

Words you should know to pass the DMV written test.

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Basic Speed LawNever drive faster than is safe for the conditions
PedestrianA person walking on the side of the road
Right-of-WayLaws that tell who goes first
HazardSomething that is dangerous
Emergency vehicleA police car, ambulance, or fire truck
15 MPHThe speed limit at a blind intersection
70 MPHThe fastest speed you can drive in California
YieldTo let the other car go first
AccelerateTo speed up
Peace officerA police officer
Residential districtA neighborhood--where people live
LivestockFarm animals
Turn signalUse this 100 feet before you turn
PavementThe surface of the road
Warning signsYellow, diamond shaped signs
Construction signsOrange, diamond shaped signs
MergeTo join the flow of traffic
15 years oldThe age you must be to get a permit
16 years oldThe age you must be to get a license
TailgatingFollowing to close to the vehicle in front of your car
Green curbLimited time parking
Yellow curbLoading/Unloading zone
Red curbNo parking allowed
White curbYou can drop off passengers or mail here
Blue curbYou must have a special permit to park here
PlacardA plastic card you can put on your dashboard so you can park at a blue curb
.08%The BAC limit for adults
.01%The BAC limit for minors
D.U.I.Driving under the influence
BACBlood alcohol content
Flashing red lightMeans the same thing as a stop sign
Low beam headlightsUse these in the fog
drowsysleepy
yellow linesFor 2 way traffic
white linesFor 1 way traffic
scanningLooking in all areas
Blind spotYou must look over your shoulder to see here
Maximum speed limitThe fastest speed you can drive
Turnout laneUsed to let faster drivers pass you.
HydroplaneWhen your tires lose contact with the road because of water
Oncoming trafficCars coming from the opposite direction
IntersectionA place where 2 or more streets cross
Blind IntersectionWhere you can not see cars on the cross-street
VisibleEasy to see
VehicleA car, truck, bus or motorcycle
Turnout laneA place to pull off the road so other cars pass you
25 M.P.H.The speed limit in a neighborhood


Greg Nickols

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