Lesson: Driving 3

Speeding ticket (n) /ˈspiːdɪŋ ˌtɪkɪt/ — Example: He got a speeding ticket for driving 20 miles over the limit.

an official notice requiring you to pay a fine because you were driving faster than the legal speed limit

Broken line /ˈbroʊkən laɪn/ — Example: You may cross the broken line if the road ahead is clear.

a road marking made of separate short lines, usually showing that you may change lanes or pass when it is safe

Solid line /ˈsɑːlɪd laɪn/ — Example: Do not cross the solid line to pass another vehicle.

a continuous road marking that usually means crossing or passing is restricted

Require /rɪˈkwaɪr/ — Example: The law may require drivers to wear seat belts.

to need something or make something necessary

Increase the speed /ɪnˈkriːs ðə spiːd/ — Example: You can increase the speed after entering the highway.

to make a vehicle move faster

Decrease the speed /dɪˈkriːs ðə spiːd/ — Example: Decrease the speed when you approach a school zone.

to make a vehicle move more slowly

Direction /dəˈrekʃən/ — Example: Check for traffic coming from both directions before crossing.

the way in which someone or something is moving or facing

Horn /hɔːrn/ — Example: Use the horn only when you need to warn another driver.

a device in a vehicle that makes a loud sound to warn other people

Visibility /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/ — Example: Heavy fog can reduce visibility on the road.

how clearly and how far you can see

Brake /breɪk/ — Example: Brake gently when the road is wet.

to make a vehicle slow down or stop by using the brakes

Pass /pæs/ — Example: Do not pass another car when you cannot see the road ahead clearly.

to move past another vehicle that is traveling in the same direction