Emirates Driving Company Light Vehicle Handbook

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary terms from the Light Vehicle Handbook related to traffic regulations and safe driving practices.

Traffic Rules

Laws and regulations governing road behavior, ensuring safety for all road users.

Road Traffic Signs

Signs that provide information and regulations to road users, including warnings, directions, and regulations.

Road Markings

Painted lines and symbols on the road surface that guide and regulate traffic behavior.

Defensive Driving

Driving style focused on anticipating potential hazards and avoiding accidents.

The Left Hand Rule

A rule that gives priority to vehicles approaching from the left at intersections without traffic lights.

The Zipper Principle

Traffic management principle where vehicles from two merging roads alternate in a single lane.

Speed Blindness

A condition where a driver misjudges their speed due to the smoothness of modern vehicles, often leading to unsafe driving.

Three-Second Rule

A safe distance rule that suggests maintaining a minimum of three seconds behind the vehicle in front.

Emergency Vehicles

Vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks that have special privileges on the road to ensure fast response times.

Aquaplaning

Loss of traction when a vehicle's tyres ride on top of a layer of water, leading to a loss of steering control.