Driving: vocabulary

Safety belt a belt or strap worn in a vehicle to restrain forward motion in the event of a collision.

A flashing light for sending messages, as a warning device, etc, such as a direction indicator on a road vehicle.

A number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move.

A main road that connects towns or cities.

A certain amount of money exacted as a penalty.

The act, system, or business of providing financial protection for property, life, health, etc, against specified contingencies, such as death, loss, or damage, and involving payment of regular premiums in return for a policy guaranteeing such protection.

An official document or card which shows that you have the legal right to drive a vehicle.

To move past (another vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction.

To slow down or stop a vehicle.

Often followed by at: to curse, blaspheme, or use swearwords.