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Indian Driving Schools Glossary

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

"A" Terms

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.

Aggressive Driving

"Aggressive Driving" is the act of driving the vehicle in a way to increase the risk of accident.

Airbags

"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.

"B" Terms

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.

Brake

"Bumpers" are safety devices installed to allow the vehicle to withstand the impact from collision.

Bumpers

"Brake" is a device used to control the motion of the vehicle.
Bus Lane "Bus Lane" is a lane restricted to buses only.

"C" Terms

Term

Description

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.
Child Safety Lock
A "child safety lock" is a safety device installed in cars.

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.

Crossroads

"Crossroads" is a road junction where two or more roads meet or cross.

Crosswalk

"Crosswalk" is special points on road made to facilitate the pedestrians.
Cyclist A "Cyclist" is a person engaged in cycling.

"D" Terms

Term

Description

Defensive Driving

"Defensive Driving" or "Advanced Driving" aims to reduce the risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations despite the mistakes of others.

Driver's Education

"Driver's Education is the program offered by independent agencies where students are taught about driving and road safety.

Driver's License

"Driver's License" is an official document which affirms that the person holding the license is a qualified individual to drive.

Drunken Driving

"Drunken Driving" is the practice of driving after consuming alcohol or drugs, exceeding the permissible levels.

"E" Terms

Term

Description

Engine

"Engine" is the component of the car machinery which propels and drives the car.

"F" Terms

Term

Description

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.

"G" Terms

Term

Description

Engine

"Engine" is the component of the car machinery which propels and drives the car.

"H" Terms

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.

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.

"I" Terms

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.

"J" Terms

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.

"K" Terms

Term

Description

Kerb

A "Kerb" is the border of the road where the two roads meet.

"L" Terms

Term

Description

Lane

A "Lane" is a portion of the road anticipated for single line of vehicles.

Learner's License

A "Learner's License" is an official document that confirms that the person holding the license is learning to drive.

"M" Terms

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).

"N" Terms

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.

"O" Terms

Term

Description

Overtaking

"Overtaking" is the act of driving roughly around another comparatively slow moving vehicle.

"P" Terms

Term

Description

Parking

"Parking" is the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it unoccupied for more than a brief time period.

Pedestrian

A "pedestrian" is the person traveling by foot and sharing the road with other vehicles.

Pedestrian Crossing

"Pedestrian Crossing" is path on the road employed to assist pedestrians while crossing.

"Q" Terms

Term

Description

Q Will Be Added Soon....

"R" Terms

Term

Description

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.

Road Rage

"Road Rage" is violent incident caused by stress on roads.

Round About

A "Round About" is a circular island erected in the centre of the road crossing.

"S" Terms

Term

Description

Seat Belts

"Seat Belts" are safety devices meant to hold the occupants of the car from hitting in case of an accident

Speed Limits

“Speed Limits” are the maximum speeds allowed for the vehicles running on road.

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.

"T" Terms

Term

Description

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.

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.

Traffic

"Traffic" is the movement of the vehicles and pedestrians on road.

Traffic Congestion

"Traffic Congestion" is the condition of the road typified by slower speeds and increased traffic.

Traffic Light

A "Traffic Light" is a signaling device, erected on intersections to direct the drivers.

"U" Terms

Term

Description

Utility Poles Poles mounted at the road side for a particular function. Ex: Telephone poles, road traffic sign poles and lighting poles.

"V" Terms

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.

"W" Terms

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.

"X" Terms

Term

Description

X-Ray Detection This is used by law enforcement agencies when searching for illegal materials concealed within the door panels.

"Y" Terms

Term

Description

Y-Intersection "Y- Intersection" is a type of intersection containing 3 arms of roads of equal sizes.

"Z" Terms

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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