Back up. Cylinder LinerThe circular housing that the piston moves in when the cylinder is not an integral part of the block. OversquareA description of an engine whose bore is larger than its stroke. Commonly called ABS, such a system can control all four wheels or only two. The flow typically proceeds from the throttle body into a chamber called the plenum, which in turn feeds individual tubes, called runners, leading to each intake port. Chapter 1 Vocabulary 1. (noun)Slow down: The action of pushing the brake pedal to make a vehicle move more slowly (same as decelerate). To see the answers just click on the get score button. A, adjacent to a designated disabled parking Exit from a car 4. DownforceA vertical force directed downward, produced by airflow around an object: such as a car body. Used primarily to dampen suspension oscillations, shock absorbers respond to motion. Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) look to see if no traffic is coming and continue driving. If youre a member of the To Fluency Program, thenlog into get the premium materials. Firstly there is just the basic recording that you can listen to, and after that there is a video of the flashcards for you to watch while listening to the recording. For example, if a 100-pound force deflects the spring by one inch, an additional 100 pounds will deflect it one more inch, and so on until the spring either bottoms or fails. 0 Lift-Throttle OversteerA handling characteristic that causes the rear tires to lose some of their cornering grip when the throttle is released during hard cornering. This dimension can be used to measure the amount of suspension deflection or the height of the body from the ground. (noun)Petrol station: A small store that sells gasoline, snacks, and drinks (same as gas station) (British English). 1. A single balance shaft is used when fitted to three-cylinder and V-6 engines. Exercise 1 - Fill in the Blanks. Leaf springs are used primarily in suspensions. The power band usually extends from slightly below the engine's torque peak to slightly above its power peak. %PDF-1.4 % Valve FloatA high-rrpm engine condition in which the valve lifters lose contact with the cam lobes because the valve springs are not strong enough to overcome the momentum of the various valvetrain components. The document defines terms in the context of test scenarios for automated driving systems (ADS). The greater the space the greater the amounts of fuel-air mix which ultimately means more power. Ring-and-Pinion GearAny gearset consisting of a small gear (the pinion gear) which turns a large-diameter annular gear (the ring gear). Roadholding is measured by defining a large-diameter circle ( Car and Driver uses 300 feet) on the skidpad and measuring the fastest speed at which the car can negotiate the circle without sliding off. Leaf SpringA long, flat, thin, flexible piece of spring steel or various composite materials that deflects by bending when forces act upon it. 0000023536 00000 n Steering GeometryThe group of design variables outside the steering mechanism that affect steering behavior, including camber, caster, linkage arrangement, ride steer, scrub radius, toe-in, and trail. hTP1n0 You can also use hit. Anti-Lock Braking SystemA braking system that senses when any of the wheels have locked upor are about toand automatically reduces the braking forces to keep the wheels rolling. Car Handling (noun)Side mirrors: The mirrors that are located on the sides of a cars two front doors. An example of busted would be: Todd got busted for driving too fast because he was driving 120 miles per hour. car, airplane, bus) but does not control it. Because multilink suspensions assign specific wheel-locating duties to each element, they provide great flexibility for optimizing both ride and handling. (noun)Sign: An object with a picture or writing that is put beside or above the road for drivers to read or see. Disc Brake: - The disc brake or disk brake is a device for . Now this is an idiom that means basically to get into trouble. 12. Wheel HopAn undesirable suspension characteristic in which a wheel (or several) moves up and down so violently that it actually leaves the ground. frost/freeze damage. Are often like estate cars but have a much smaller boot, which can always be accessed, from the rear seats. (noun)License plate: A metal plate with special numbers and letters that police can use to identify a car owner. This power varies according to the car's speed, aerodynamic drag, and mechanical friction, as well as the tires' rolling resistance. A pedestrian crossing without traffic lights. Pelican Crossing One horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds per second, the power needed to lift 550 pounds one foot off the ground in one second: or one pound 550 feet up in the same time. Depth Perception: - Ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects. JounceThe motion of a wheel that compresses its suspension. required to stay with the vehicle. 0000023997 00000 n Once you have finished you can see your score and the correct answers by clicking the get score button. surrendered or returned to the nearest DMV within 60 days of the death of the 8. Internationale bersetzung der Fahrerlaubnis. Exhaust Emissions Torque SteerA tendency for a car to turn in a particular direction when power is applied. Cars must give way to pedestrians while the amber light is flashing. The sequence is as follows: brake with the right toe; depress the clutch with the left foot; shift to neutral; while continuing to brake, blip the throttle with the side or the heel of the right foot to raise rpm; shift to a lower gear; let the clutch out; release the brakes. Wheels need to be balanced correctly as this allows them to rotate smoothly at all speeds. Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Discussion Do you know how to drive? By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. 0000001452 00000 n In the context of automated driving, the vocabulary of test scenario is inevitably associated with existing standards like ISO 21448, ISO 26262-1 or other technical documents. Has an extended rear cargo section and the full height of the car extends to the boot, which gives a much larger storage space. Boost PressureThe increase above atmospheric pressure produced inside the intake manifold by any supercharger. Buildings and Places: Key Vocabulary in English, Education Vocabulary for English Learners, Farming and Agriculture Vocabulary for ESL Students, Adjective Placement Patterns for English Learners, Finding a Job for ESL Learners: Interview Basics, Key DMV Driver Education Vocabulary: Driving, M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music, B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music. The key vocabulary provided is based on a standard DMV written test and is broken up into categories such as Nouns (Persons, Types of Vehicles, Dangerous Situations, etc.) street if the brakes fail. https://www.thoughtco.com/dmv-key-vocabulary-for-english-learners-1212320 (accessed April 18, 2023). Connecting RodThe metal rod that connects a piston to a throw on a crankshaft. Entries starting with:A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. A-pillarThe roof support on either side of a car's windshield. (noun)Road: The place cars travel on that is made of concrete or asphalt. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. Carburettor driving sessions "brake early, roll up slow". you to drive to/from work and to/from DUI program, Day 4: Driving laws regarding cell phones and other q+r` Balance-shafted four-cylinder engines use two shafts turning in opposite directions on either side of the engine's crankshaft. Junction DOHCDouble Overhead Camshaft: a DOHC engine has two camshafts in each cylinder head; one camshaft operates the intake valves, the other actuates the exhaust valves. PushrodA general term for any rod that transfers force in compression. PowertrainAn engine and transmission combination. Constant-Velocity JointA particular kind of universal joint designed so that there is no cyclic fluctuation between the speeds of its input and output shafts. Where the driver physically selects the gears themselves. Called "the stator," this additional element redirects the churning fluid against the output turbine, increasing torque. A low bump built into the road designed to slow traffic down. Polar Moment of InertiaThe resistance of an object to rotational acceleration. The opposite of jounce. suspension system, frame, wheels and body. Fuel-Injection System Universal JointA joint that transmits rotary motion between two shafts that aren't in a straight line. Chicane Disc BrakesProperly called caliper disc brakes: a type of brake that consists of a disc that rotates at wheel speed, straddled by a caliper that can squeeze the surfaces of the disc near its periphery. Some tachometers mark the redline with a colored sector. license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans. I was late to work because there was a traffic jam on the highway. Invisible ice that covers a road surface. Advanced Stop Lines In mesh with it is a circular grouping of gears, called "planet gears," mounted on a rotating carrier. simple tasks well, : Preliminary alcohol screening (blood and/or found. What this means is the engine size, or more accurately, the space that is available inside the engine's cylinders for the fuel-air mix. As the block moves, its teeth rotate a gear connected to a steering arm, which then moves the steering linkage. Deposit or deliver someone or something Limited-Slip DifferentialA differential fitted with a mechanism that limits the speed and torque differences between its two outputs. These are cars that can go off road, are usually 4x4, have good towing abilities and can carry more than four passengers. Others have two lines: the lower one marking the maximum allowable sustained engine rpm, the higher line indicating the absolute maximum rpm. for cars to a home, business or parking lot, Use your Using a placard after (noun)Stop: The act of pushing the brake pedal until a vehicle stops. By Jolyon Dodgson, copyright 2014-2020. (noun)Honk: The action of pressing a vehicles horn. (noun)Trunk: A storage area that is located at the back of a vehicle. the California Driver Handbook (p.89-91), : A car hit a _______________ at a crosswalk. They are usually located on the front and back of a vehicle. pedestrian. I had to park on the street because the restaurants ____________ was full. Video Text: We have shoulders, but also roads have shoulders. (Parking in the street when all legal parking places at the curb Gasses that are expelled from the exhaust pipe. Leading LinkA suspension link that is aligned to resist longitudinal motions in a wheel; it is mounted to the chassis behind the wheel. Driving a vehicle in neutral with your foot pressed down on the clutch. Slick racing tires, which have no tread pattern, have very little squirm. endstream endobj 69 0 obj <>>> endobj 70 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 66 0 R/Resources 87 0 R/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 71 0 obj <>stream make and warn drivers to slow down. (noun)Convertible: A style of car that has a removable roof. Then there are recordings of the vocabulary items being spoken by a native English speaker so you can hear the correct pronunciation. Typically averages over 100,000 miles per year. A crossing with traffic lights that pedestrians can use by pushing a button. A 50-series tire has an aspect ratio of 0.50. Space FrameA particular kind of tube frame that consists exclusively of relatively short, small-diameter tubes. It uses flashing lights and sound to get other drivers attention. Stop no longer than the time posted to load or (noun)Traffic jam: When many vehicles are in front of one another and move very slowly or are stopped. Over-the-Road Driver-Truck driver who travels cross-country to deliver freight and usually sleeps within a berth in the truck cab. A manifold with free-flowing passages of a carefully designed configuration, called a "header," can improve breathing. Half-ShaftAn articulating, rotating shaft used in independent-suspension systems to transmit power from a differential to a wheel. The lesson plan includes a self-study preparation task, in which students can learn key words by heart before the lesson using Expemo. 9. than necessary. These help an engine produce more power. 1. Main BearingsThe bearings in an engine block that support the crankshaft. (noun)Traffic light: An electric light with green, yellow, and red colors. The document is applicable to ADS of Level 3 and above defined in ISO/SAE PAS 22736. The tops of a car's wheels tilt inward when the camber is negative, outward when it is positive. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. one direction (ex. (noun)Speed up: The action of pushing the accelerator pedal to make a vehicle move faster (same as accelerate). In tire terminology it applies to the unloaded sidewall height of the tire divided by its overall width. Once you have finished you can click the get score button to see the answers. sign next to the green zone for time limits, or locate the time limit painted They move back and forth to remove rain and snow from the glass. hTPn0[t6aH}v+)}%I$x%A7FY/l8:]u%IsC]s~A~Ev4&:-!AAA_zBx5 TmA4"JZ:YU#g^,b97C0 jw 0000002955 00000 n Hopefully, you will gain enough technical wisdom to astonish the members of your local car club. Occasionally, a separate gearbox with an overdrive gearset is coupled to a conventional transmission. In a space designated *nTw$sP9y97=C]UuJF$p! Then there are recordings of the vocabulary items being spoken by a native English speaker so you can hear the correct pronunciation. Skidpad A large area of smooth, flat pavement used for various handling tests. You may have seen a car advertised or referred to as say a 1.2 litre. Most valve lifters have an oil-lubricated hardened face that slides on the cam lobe. roll back a few inches. You can download these to use at home to learn the words. Match the Driving Verbs from Exercise A with their correct definitions below. The single lane at the left-hand side of a motorway that can be used in an emergency or when road signs give permission. <<2FBA9675ADDCDB46ACC25A40D7A62E49>]>> %PDF-1.4 % When the vehicle's wheels spin round out of control with no grip on the road surface. (noun)Pull over: To stop a car on the side of the road. (noun)Skid marks: Black marks on a road made by tires when a vehicle stops too quickly. A car with a foldable or retractable roof. In the space next to a This speed fluctuation increases with the angular difference between the shafts. In that case it is similar to a semi-trailing arm, except that its pivot axis is exactly perpendicular to the car's longitudinal center line. I dont want you to ride in my car because the seatbelt on the __________ side is broken. Power is proportional to torque and rpm and is measured in horsepower. No stopping, standing, or parking. unload passengers or freight. & drugs (p. 81-88), : weaken, make someone unable to perform Chassis 0000002460 00000 n A 16-valve engine is likely to have four valves on each of its four cylinders. MonocoqueA type of body structure that derives its strength and rigidity from the use of thin, carefully shaped and joined panels, rather than from a framework of thick members. Also called a dead axle. Painted colored curbs have the following The shift gate is usually an internal mechanism, but, in some transmissionsincluding Ferrari five-speeds and Mercedes-Benz automaticsthe shift gate is an exposed guide around the shift lever. Set the parking brake. Tickets require you to pay money for your mistake. DiveThe dipping of a car's nose that occurs when the brakes are applied. Joe says, "Well, he told me that Melissa just got busted again for drunk driving." Busted. The distance you must allow to slow the vehicle to a stop. 0000004142 00000 n The speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour. Rack-and-PinionA steering mechanism that consists of a gear in mesh with a toothed bar, called a ""rack."" The right of traffic to drive, cross or pass, : Trailing LinkA suspension link that is aligned to resist longitudinal motions in a wheel; it is mounted to the chassis ahead of the wheel. Straight-Line TrackingThe ability of a car to resist road irregularities and run in a straight line without steering corrections. (noun)Fog: A cloud that is on or a little above the ground. There are example ESL New Year conversations on this page as well as some exercises and activities. In residential areas, the speed limit is 25 miles per hour. speed of other cars on the road, sometimes faster than the In England, you must drive on the left (unless road signs tell you otherwise or if you are overtaking - passing another car). If you ride in my car, we can take the __________ lane, and then we wont get stuck in a traffic jam. Viscous couplings are used to limit the speed difference between the two outputs of a differential, or between the two axles of a car. (verb)Destination: The final place that you plan to go when you are driving. endstream endobj 21 0 obj <> endobj 22 0 obj <>stream It is opened from outside (same as trunk) (British English). (verb)Steering wheel: The round wheel drivers use to control a cars direction. The sign for a clearway is a red cross in a red circle on a blue background. The amount of petrol or diesel that your vehicle uses. Disc brakes provide a more linear response and operate more efficiently at high temperatures and wet conditions than drum brakes. (noun)Flat tire: When a tire loses all of its air. Affidavits may be notarized by DMV staff if a birth certificate is . SumpThe space in the engine block under the crankshaft into which the oil drains from its various applications. (noun)Change lanes: To move your vehicle into another lane. Verbs, and Descriptive Phrases. One side of a road or motorway. This is to ensure that proper communication is provided for a safe testing environment. Multilink SuspensionA rear suspension consisting of at least four links, or "arms," and no struts. Since most of the air-fuel mixture's combustion takes place in this space, its design and shape can greatly affect the power, fuel efficiency, and emissions of the engine. sidewalk ramp for disabled persons or in front of or on a curb that provides Fuel Consumption time, regardless of time restrictions. wheelchair access to a sidewalk. Driving a vehicle in neutral with your foot pressed down on the clutch. Four Valves Per CylinderA valvetrain with a total of four valves in the combustion chamber, typically two intakes and two exhausts. If you ever live in another country this ESL driving vocabulary will be very useful. Drivers use it to see behind their car. Driving - On the Road Vocabulary Word List Lists by Theme Transportation More on Transportation More Word Banks Share this page: Table of Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z A accelerate accelerator accident airbag alley arterial road asphalt auto automatic transmission automobile avenue B back seat back seat driver back-up Usually assembled from several smaller stampings, the floorpan forms the floor and fixes the dimensions for most of the car's external and structural panels. Catalytic Converter These roads are not inside a city center but are outside or beside a city. Hotchkiss SuspensionA live-axle rear suspension in which leaf springs handle both the axle's springing and its location. Identify the correct meaning of a definition. Aims: To review and learn vocabulary related to cars and driving To practise speaking and giving opinions To develop reading skills To practise giving directions. Rear wheel drive cars are usually much better handling but also tend to be the more expensive cars to buy. When traffic on a motorway follows signs to move to the opposite carriageway for a short distance because of roadworks. Put on/fasten your seatbelt: Both of these terms are used. Raised strips across the road near a roundabout or junction that change the sound the tyres The tubes are welded together in a configuration that loads them primarily in tension and compression. (noun)Drivers license: A plastic card with personal information and a picture of the person who has permission to drive a vehicle. On or within 7 feet 10. Wheel hop can be caused by many problems, including excessive unsprung weight, insufficient shock damping, or poor torsional axle control. Where a stop is specifically permitted. By increasing the vertical loadingand thus the tractionat the front tires, trail-braking can improve a car's turn-in. Because there are often children playing in _____________ areas, the speed limit is usually very slow. Steering ResponseA subjective term that combines steering feel and steering gain. Combustion ChamberThe space within the cylinder when the piston is at the top of its travel. By employing a knock sensor, a computerized engine-control system allows an engine to operate very near its detonation limit: thereby improving power and efficiency. Collide with something, often violently 5. h[k0yE7KrlxCvYX\\u%)Pm@0`$J3 (noun)Hazard lights:The special flashing lights on a car that drivers use when there is an emergency or danger. International driving permit. Steering FeelThe general relationship between forces at the steering wheel and handling. BeltlineThe line running around a car's body formed by the bottom edges of its glass panels. Drivers must stop to to let pedestrians cross. (noun)Park: To stop and turn off a vehicle in an area (usually a parking lot). Cross curricular links: Social science, environmental studies. It avoids late braking and jerky stops. Single-Rate SpringA spring with a constant spring rate. SAE: Society of Automotive EngineersThe professional association of transportation-industry engineers. An oversteering car is sometimes said to be "loose," because its tail tends to swing wide. Just click on the picture or link that follows. Unitized ConstructionA type of body construction that doesn't require a separate frame to provide structural strength or support for the car's mechanical components. (verb)Swerve: To quickly move your car to the left or right in order to avoid hitting something. Bevel GearsA gearset employing gears shaped like slices of a cone, which allows the axes of the gears to be nonparallel. Disabled people with a Final-Drive RatioThe reduction ratio, found in the gearset of a drivetrain, that is furthest removed from the engine. The term is frequently applied only to mechanically driven compressors, but it actually encompasses all varieties of compressorsincluding turbochargers. Driving task -all social, physical, and mental skills required to drive 4. driver of a disabled person may park there. A computerized system that mixes the fuel and air before it passes into the engine for combustion. By using a sensor to measure the oxygen content of the engine's exhaust, the system keeps the fuel-air ratio very close to the proportion for chemically perfect combustion. Heel-and-ToeA performance-oriented technique of down-shifting while braking that requires the driver to use all three pedals of a manual-transmission car simultaneously. ESL Driving ConversationsESL Driving ListeningESL Driving ReadingESL Driving Writing. 2. Toe-Control LinkA lateral link in a multilink suspension designed to control a wheel's direction as the suspension moves up and down. LockupThe juncture at which a tire starts to skid during braking. Extended periods of valve float will damage the valvetrain. Exhaust PortThe passageway in the cylinder head leading from the exhaust valves to the exhaust manifold. TurbochargerA supercharger powered by an exhaust-driven turbine. Tube frames are easier to manufacture in small quantities than unitized frames. The material used is some combination of platinum, rhodium, and palladium; it induces chemical reactions that convert an engine's exhaust emissions into less harmful products. I always wear my __________ when I am driving, because it can save my life if I get intoan accident. DetonationA condition in which, after the spark plug fires, some of the unburned air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber explodes spontaneously, set off only by the heat and pressure of the air-fuel mixture that has already been ignited. Engine Litre Size Power Steering When the gear is rotated by the steering shaft, it moves the rack from side to side: turning the wheels. It is opened from outside (same as boot) (American English). UndersteerA handling condition in which the slip angle of the front tires is greater than the slip angle of the rears. =aGD]Vb)\gga` On the off chance that there might be a term or two you can't define in your sleep, we hereby present the Car and Driver Technical Glossaryand we've included a whole heap of other automotive terms, too. If the car went exactly where you steered it, even at high speeds, then the car would be considered to have good handling. Valve LifterAlso called a "valve follower": the cylindrically shaped component that presses against the lobe of a camshaft and moves up and down as the cam lobe rotates. Beare, Kenneth. For the shortest stopping distance, brake bias should match the car's traction at each end during hard braking brake modulation: the process of varying pedal pressure to hold a car's brakes on the verge of lockup. Typically, however, a considerable pressure reduction is required. Every cylinder needs at least one intake and one exhaust valve. It is also a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of up to Extra bright rear, and sometimes front, lights that can be turned on when visibility drops below 100 metres. (noun)Windshield: The clear glass located at the front and back of a vehicle. Brake Fade arrives. fire hydrant or a fire station driveway. A backseat driver: someone who constantly talks to the driver telling them how they should drive. This second ESL driving vocabulary task is one where you are given a definition of a word in the question and need to decide which option (A-D) has the word that matches the given definition. 8{3'K3|5eQj#'*w@g/'btu:/ZkeevcJ\S_~w%o^o?[HA~nRIP/K1L"9_JZmc-a#-P*B*4iX\//O}Sq^? Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually "Double Hydraulic lifters reduce valvetrain noise and are maintenance-free. Gear before steer: 90% or more of all young, uninstructed drivers turn the steering wheel first when changing gears from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. A road that has two or more lanes on each side of a hard shoulder. Hatchback (noun)Vehicle: Another word for car, van, or lorry. Brake torquing is particularly effective with turbocharged cars because it helps overcome turbo lag. FloorpanThe largest and most important stamped metal part in a car's body. Wait at least six months from the date you received your learner permit to perform your road test. Differentials within axles are designed to split torque evenly; however, when used between the front and rear axles in four-wheel-drive systems (a center differential), they can be designed to apportion torque unevenly. ChassisA general term that refers to all of the mechanical parts of a car attached to a structural frame. Back up; Buckle up; Cut off; Drive by; Fill up; Get out of; Pull over; Run over; Slow down; Turn off; Pull in; Pull out; Run into; Knock down; Pick up; Driving Phrasal Verbs with Meaning and Examples. EPA Fuel EconomyLaboratory fuel-economy tests administered by the Environmental Protection Agency using simulated weight and drag to re-create real driving conditions. 0000012254 00000 n The throttle-body is usually located between the air cleaner and the intake plenum. Driving too closely behind another vehicle. Toucan Crossing Identify the correct definition of a word. (noun)Headlights: The lights located at the front of a vehicle. 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