Test 3 Review Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards related to traffic laws, expressway driving and impaired driving.

Velocitation

A condition in which a driver unconsciously increases speed because of prolonged high-speed driving.

Wolf Pack

A group of vehicles traveling together in a bunch on a highway.

Acceleration Lane

A lane on a highway that allows drivers to accelerate to highway speed before merging with traffic.

Deceleration Lane

A lane on a highway that allows drivers to slow down before exiting the highway.

Space Cushion

The area around your vehicle that provides a safety margin.

Covering the Brake

Taking your foot off the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal.

Riding the Brake

Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving.

Depressant Drug

A drug that slows down the central nervous system.

BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)

The concentration of alcohol in a person's bloodstream.

Field Sobriety Test

On-the-spot roadside tests that check a driver's coordination and awareness.

Nystagmus

Involuntary rapid eye movements.

Ramp Meter

A set of traffic signals on entrance ramps to regulate the flow of vehicles entering the expressway.