Driving Safety and Traffic Rules Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering traffic signs, road signals, and safe driving behaviors based on the lecture transcript.

Flashing Red Light

A signal meaning stop, then proceed when safe.

Flashing Yellow Light

A signal meaning proceed with caution.

Yellow Diamond-Shaped Sign

A sign indicating a warning.

Solid Yellow Line

A road marking generally meaning passing is prohibited.

Broken Yellow Line

A road marking generally meaning passing may be permitted when safe.

Red Octagonal Sign

A sign meaning stop.

Triangular Red-and-White Sign

A sign meaning yield.

Hydroplaning

When your tires lose contact with the road because of water.

Safe Following Distance

A distance kept behind another vehicle because it gives you more time to react.

Uphill Parking Next to a Curb

Parking setup where your wheels should face away from the curb.

Downhill Parking Next to a Curb

Parking setup where your wheels should face toward the curb.

Inoperable Traffic Signal

A situation where a traffic signal is not working and drivers must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Driving in Fog

A driving condition where you should use low beams and reduce your speed.

Effects of Alcohol on Driving

Substance impacts that can affect judgment, reaction time, and coordination.