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Indiandrivingschools glossary section
is a compendium of imperative road safety/driving related terms
to enhance a better understanding and to implicate a healthier sense
of safety among road users. The terms accumulated here are constructed
with the sole aim of providing information and safety.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
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"A"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Accelerate |
To increase the speed of the vehicle. |
| Accident |
An
"accident" can be defined as a collision of automobile with
anything (including human, vehicle or animal) causing damage
to anyone. |
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Aggressive
Driving |
"Aggressive
Driving" is the act of driving the vehicle in a way to increase
the risk of accident. |
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Airbags
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"Airbags"
are safety devices bed in vehicles to reduce the injuries
risk in a certain collisions. |
| Armrest |
"Armrest" is a feature in the car interiors used
to rest arms. |
| Automobile |
"Automobile" is a vehicle run by an engine. |
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"B"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Blind Spot |
"Blind Spot" is an area around a commercial vehicle,
that are not visible to the driver, either through the windshield,
side windows or mirrors. |
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Brake
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"Bumpers"
are safety devices installed to allow the vehicle to withstand
the impact from collision. |
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Bumpers
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"Brake"
is a device used to control the motion of the vehicle. |
| Bus Lane |
"Bus Lane" is a lane restricted to buses only.
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"C" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Carpooling |
"Carpooling"
or "Car Sharing" is practice of sharing a common car by the
commuters, who each have a car but, commute together to save
costs. |
| Car Safety |
"Car Safety" is practice to avoid car accidents. |
| Car Wash |
"Car Wash" is the act to clean the car exteriors. |
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Child
Safety Lock |
A "child safety lock" is a safety device installed
in cars. |
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Crash Tests |
"Crash
Tests" are test performed to ensure the safety design standards
for vehicles. The resultants of these crash tests form the
basis for the further development of the safety process. |
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Crossroads |
"Crossroads"
is a road junction where two or more roads meet or cross. |
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Crosswalk |
"Crosswalk"
is special points on road made to facilitate the pedestrians. |
| Cyclist |
A "Cyclist" is a person engaged in cycling. |
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"D" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Defensive Driving |
"Defensive Driving" or "Advanced Driving" aims to reduce the risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations despite the mistakes of others. |
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Driver's Education |
"Driver's Education is the program offered by independent agencies where students are taught about driving and road safety. |
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Driver's License |
"Driver's License" is an official document which affirms that the person holding the license is a qualified individual to drive. |
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Drunken Driving |
"Drunken Driving" is the practice of driving after consuming alcohol or drugs, exceeding the permissible levels. |
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"E" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Engine |
"Engine" is the component of the car machinery which propels
and drives the car. |
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"F"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Fog Lights |
"Fog Lights" are two special lights designed for cutting
through foggy conditions along the road ahead. |
| Footpath |
"Footpath" is a path meant for pedestrians, situated
along the road. |
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"G" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Engine |
"Engine" is the component of the car machinery which propels and drives the car. |
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"H"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Headlights |
"Headlight" is a light, attached to the front
of the vehicle. It is used to light the road ahead of a vehicle
during the poor visibility time periods including night time
and bad weather. |
| Head Rest |
"Head Rest" is a safety device mounted on the
top of the seat. It is used to give rest to head while driving. |
| Helmet |
"Helmet" is a safety device worn by the drivers
while driving to protect from head injuries in case of an accident. |
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Highway |
"Highway"
is a common term used to designate major roads connecting
two states or two countries. |
| Hump |
"Hump" is a hill like protrusion coming out of
road surface. |
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"I"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Ice Srapper |
An "Ice Scrapper" is an hand held tool for removing
ice on automobiles. |
| Idle Speed |
Minimum speed when the engine is at neutral gear. |
| Intersection |
"Intersection"
is a point of junction of two or more roads, at a crossing. |
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"J"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Jams |
"Jam" is known as a time period when roads are
loaded with traffic congestion. |
| Jaywalking |
"Jaywalking" is the act of illegal walking on
road performed by a pedestrian. |
| J-Gate |
A metal plate with a J-shaped whole, used in
gear shifting. |
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"K" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Kerb |
A "Kerb" is the border of the road where the two roads meet. |
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"L" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Lane |
A "Lane" is a portion of the road anticipated for single line of vehicles. |
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Learner's License |
A "Learner's License" is an official document that confirms that the person holding the license is learning to drive. |
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"M" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| M.V Act |
"Motor Vehicle Act" is an act for vehicles in
India. It was formulated in 1988 and sice then has been amended
three times. (1994, 2000, 2001). |
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"N" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Neckdown |
"Neckdown" are the curb extensions at the corner
of the intersections to slow motor vehicles and give pedestrians
a shorter distance to cross. |
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"O" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Overtaking |
"Overtaking" is the act of driving roughly around another comparatively slow moving vehicle. |
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"P" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Parking |
"Parking" is the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it unoccupied for more than a brief time period. |
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Pedestrian |
A "pedestrian" is the person traveling by foot and sharing the road with other vehicles. |
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Pedestrian Crossing |
"Pedestrian Crossing" is path on the road employed to assist pedestrians while crossing. |
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"Q" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Q |
Will Be Added Soon.... |
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"R"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Road |
A
"Road" is an identifiable path between any two places. |
| Road Junction |
"Road Junction" is a point
on the road where traffic changes its routes in the desired
direction. |
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Road Rage |
"Road
Rage" is violent incident caused by stress on roads. |
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Round About |
A
"Round About" is a circular island erected in the centre of
the road crossing. |
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"S"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Seat Belts |
"Seat
Belts" are safety devices meant to hold the occupants of the
car from hitting in case of an accident |
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Speed Limits |
“Speed
Limits” are the maximum speeds allowed for the vehicles
running on road. |
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Stop Sign |
A
"Stop Sign" is a traffic sign instructing the driver to stop
at that point. |
| Street Light |
"Street Light" is a source of light on roads.
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"T"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
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Tailgater |
"Tailgater"
is a person following the vehicle in front too closely. |
| Test Drive |
"Test Drive" is the act of taking a vehicle for
driving to test its drivability before buying. |
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T-Junction |
"T-junction"
is a road junction where a minor road joins the larger road
at a blind end. |
| Toll Road |
"Toll Road" is a road where
a toll authority collects a fee for using road. |
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Traffic |
"Traffic" is the movement of the vehicles and pedestrians
on road. |
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Traffic Congestion |
"Traffic Congestion" is the condition of the road typified
by slower speeds and increased traffic. |
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Traffic Light |
A "Traffic Light" is a signaling device,
erected on intersections to direct the drivers. |
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"U" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Utility Poles |
Poles mounted at the road side for a particular
function. Ex: Telephone poles, road traffic sign poles and lighting
poles. |
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"V"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Vehicle |
"Vehicle" is a means of transportation. Ex: bicycle,
car, truck, van etc. |
| Vehicle Registration Plate |
"Vehicle Registration Plate" is a plate attached
to the vehicle used for its identification. |
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"W"
Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Wheel |
"Wheel" is a circular object that rotates and
drives the vehicle forward. |
| Windscreen |
"Windscreen" is the front window of the vehicle.
It protects the occupants from wind. |
| Windscreen Wiper |
"Windscreen Wiper" is a device used for wiping
rain or dirt from the windscreen. |
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"X" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| X-Ray Detection |
This is used by law enforcement agencies when
searching for illegal materials concealed within the door panels. |
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"Y" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Y-Intersection |
"Y- Intersection" is a type of intersection containing
3 arms of roads of equal sizes. |
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"Z" Terms |
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Term |
Description |
| Zebra Crossing |
"Zebra Crossing" is a type
of crossing characterized by longitudinal stripes on road. It
used by pedestrians to cross the road. |
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