Acceleration lane:
allow cars entering the main road to speed up to match the flow of traffic
Adverse Conditions:
snow, ice, sleet, or other weather conditions
Anti-lock braking system:
prevents the wheels from locking, and ensures that you are able to steer during a hard braking event.
Blind Spot:
an area where a person's view is obstructed
Blood Alcohol Concentration
the percent of alcohol in a person's blood stream
Controlled intersection
signs, signals, or pavement markings to tell drivers and others what to do
DUI (driving under influence)
impaired by alcohol or drugs
DWI (driving while intoxicated)
a person guilty of drunk driving
Flashing yellow light
proceed with caution
Flashing red light
stop
Following distance
the space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
Hydroplaning
when your tires lose their grip from a film of water
Implied consent
the agreement to take a breathylizer
Liability Insurance
provides protection against claims resulting from injuries/damage to people or property
Median
separates opposing lanes
No zone
areas where trucks can't see
Parallel Parking
most used in city streets, a method of parking a vehicle parallel to the need in line with other parked vehicles