Road Infrastructure
What is a roundabout?
This circular intersection requires you to yield and choose your exit carefully.
What is a driving licence?
The official card or document that proves you are legally permitted to drive.
What is a pile-up?
A major accident involving many vehicles, often on a highway.
What is (make an apology for) a minor scratch or dent?
Causing minor damage to another car in a parking lot.
What is road rage?
Angry or violent behavior caused by stress while driving.
What is a traffic light?
This signal, with red, amber, and green lights, controls the flow of traffic at intersections.
What is a steering wheel?
You turn this device to change the direction of the car's front wheels.
What is road rage?
Aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by a driver.
What is driving?
Operating a motor vehicle.
What is a route / rest stops?
Planning your journey with breaks to avoid getting tired.
What is a service station?
You can stop here on a long journey to refuel, use the restroom, and get food.
What is (take) a driving course?
A series of lessons to improve your driving skills, like defensive driving.
What is a speed camera?
A device that measures a vehicle's speed and photographs those exceeding the limit.
What is illegal (or an offence)?
Running out of fuel on the Autobahn in Germany.
What is a dangerous maneuver?
Suddenly reversing on a motorway after missing an exit.
What is a speed limit (on a motorway)?
The maximum speed at which you are legally permitted to drive on a particular road.
What is (make) an attempt to park?
Trying to position your car between two others at the curb.
What is a traffic jam?
A long line of non-moving or slow-moving vehicles.
What is (take a risk of) a fine for poor eyesight?
Driving without your prescribed corrective lenses.
What is change lanes / pull over?
Moving out of the way to let a faster, aggressive driver pass.
What is a road sign?
This posted instruction or information, like a "Stop" or "Yield" sign, guides drivers.
What is (make use of) your indicators?
Using your turn signals to show your intention to change lanes or turn.
What is road safety?
The overall concept of reducing the risk of death or injury on the roads.
A system where fines are calculated based on the offender's income.
What is (make a complaint about) the progressive speeding ticket system?
What is take offence?
Honking your car horn excessively out of frustration.