Safety vocabulary
Across
- 4. Distance: The space maintained between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.
- 6. The system in a vehicle that allows the driver to slow down or stop the vehicle.
- 8. Belt A safety device worn by vehicle occupants to restrain movement during a collision or sudden stop.
- 9. To give the right-of-way to another vehicle or pedestrian.
- 11. The legal right of a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed ahead of others in a particular situation or at an intersection.
- 13. Change Moving from one lane to another while driving.
- 14. (Driving Under the Influence): Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, impairing the driver's abilities.
- 16. Limit The maximum legal speed at which a vehicle can travel on a particular road or highway.
- 17. Control: A system that helps prevent wheel spin or loss of traction on slippery road surfaces.
- 19. Beams The bright headlights used for increased visibility on dark roads or when there are no oncoming vehicles.
- 20. Driving above the posted speed limit or driving too fast for the current road or weather conditions.
Down
- 1. Spot The area around a vehicle that is not visible to the driver through the mirrors or windshield.
- 2. Beams The regular headlights used for normal driving conditions and to avoid blinding other drivers.
- 3. To use the vehicle's turn signal to indicate the intention to change lanes or make a turn.
- 5. Driving A driving technique that emphasizes being aware of potential hazards and taking proactive measures to avoid accidents.
- 7. Safety devices in vehicles designed to inflate rapidly in the event of a collision, protecting occupants from serious injuries.
- 10. Driving too closely behind another vehicle, usually without maintaining a safe following distance.
- 12. The front lights of a vehicle used to illuminate the road ahead during low-light conditions or inclement weather.
- 15. The act of blending into traffic from a different lane or entrance ramp.
- 18. (Anti-lock Braking System): A safety feature that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking, helping the driver maintain steering control.