Road edge The edge of a road where the footpath and vehicle road are not distinguished. Its boundary is marked by a safety sign for pedestrian safety

Motorcycle A two-wheeled vehicle with a seating capacity of one to two persons or a two-wheeled vehicle with an attached side car

Two-way thoroughfare

The opposite of one-way thoroughfare

Acceleration lane A lane in which vehicles can reach a sufficient speed before merging with other vehicle in a main lane

Line of sight A distance visible to the driverVisible ray penetration rate

The amount of visible rays entering a vehicle through tinted glass surfaces

Side road A road at the edge of a highway or vehicles-only road where vehicles can travel

Railway crossing An intersection where a railway and road meetConstruction Machinery Management Act

A law regulating the registration, inspection, and approval of construction machinery to promote the use of machinery in the construction industry

Construction machinery operator's license

A license required to operate construction machinery

Caution sign A variety of signs used to alert the driver on present and potential dangers on roads

Light bar A green or yellow warning light installed on emergency vehiclesAlarm A device that warns of accidents and disastersHorn A warning sounding device installed on vehiclesEconomic speed A speed that allows for a maximum travel distance at a lowest

level of fuel consumptionHighway A road for vehicles traveling at high speedsBreakdown warning sign

A sign that warns of a broken down vehicle ahead

Air pressure The pressure of air in a vehicle's tires

Free running distance The distance from when the driver step on the brake pedal after detecting danger to when the brakes actually function

Idling The state of a vehicle not moving with its engine runningSpeed bump A bump installed on roads to force vehicles to slow downPenalty fee A payment an individual is forced to make for the neglect of

responsibilities enforced by public lawIntersection An area where roads intersect and where collisions can occurAct on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents

A law that regulates special cases of criminal punishment of drivers who cause traffic accidents through negligence of varying degrees

Custody Incarceration of an offender in a penitentiary or detention cell for 1 to 30 days

Aid Emergency aid provided to victims of traffic accidentsInternational driver's license

A system of qualification that enables a driver to operate a vehicle outside of his country of residence

Articulated bus A bus that is longer than normal buses and made up of two rigid compartments linked by a pivoting joint for a larger seating capacity and ease of turns at intersections

Sudden acceleration The act of suddenly increasing speedSudden braking The act of suddenly applying the brakesSudden steering The act of suddenly turning the steering wheelEmergency vehicle Vehicles operated for emergency response as defined by the Road

Traffic Act, i.e. ambulance, firetruck, police carGPS A device or program that assists with driving by displaying a map

showing the quickest waysCooling water Water used to cool down a heated engineNose up The phenomenon of a vehicle's front lifting up due to a shift in

weight balance (nose down: the phenomenon of a vehicle's rear lifting up due to braking force)

Silver zone A zone designated for the protection of elderly pedestriansNo-parking zone An area where no parking is allowedVehicle height limit A maximum vehicle/cargo height allowed for thoroughfare at a

given locationLarge vehicle license A license that allows you to drive a passenger van or freight

vehicle. A special driver's license must be acquired to drive trailers and towing vehicles.

Road Collectively refers to road vehicles and footpathsRoad Traffic Act A law enacted to achieve traffic safety and efficiency through the

control of safety hazards and inefficiencies on roadsRoad driving test The test of a driver's road-driving abilityRoad-crossing facility

A facility such as a pedestrian crossing or overpass that allows a pedestrian to cross a road

Dilemma zone An instance where both driving through and stopping at an intersection with yellow lights is difficult

Towing vehicle A vehicle for providing aidLimit of wear A maximum level of wear a tire can endure before requiring

replacementIllegal crossing The act of crossing a road without using a road-crossing facilityTaillights The lights at the rear of a vehicleBouncing The phenomenon of a vehicle bouncing when driving in poor

road conditionsDefensive driving A method of driving to prevent traffic accidentsTurn signal A flasher that indicates the direction a vehicle will move inBus-only lane A lane reserved for buses on major highwaysNumber plate light A light that illuminates the number plate of a vehicleFine A mandatory payment imposed on an offender

Negligence fine A fine imposed on an individual who violates the Road Traffic Act

National speed limit A speed limit set by the lawBottleneck zone A narrowing area of a roadFootpath A road reserved for pedestriansGeneral driver's license

A driver's license issued in accordance with the Road Traffic Act

Walking lane Same as a foot pathPedestrians-only road

A road reserved for pedestrians

Anti-freeze An additive that reduces the temperature at which a liquid freezesBlack box A dashboard-mounted recording deviceUnprotected left turn A left turn that can be made at an intersection without a left-run

signal when the traffic lights greenlight straight thoroughfareEmergency lights A light used to warn others of an emergencyEmergency flashers Both turn signals switched on to indicate an emergencyBlind spot An angle at which a driver's field of vision required to discern

vehicles, lanes, or obstacles is hinderedSiren A red light installed on the roof of a vehicle to indicate an

emergencyManual-transmission vehicle

A vehicle equipped with a transmission that requires the driver to shift gears manually at different speeds

Hydroplaning The phenomenon of a traveling vehicle's tires losing traction due to a water film that occurs between the tires and road surface

Hand signal Signaling with the hand or a signal barStop line zone An area with a stop lineSpeed zone An area where speeding is allowedSpin The phenomenon of a vehicle's wheels spinning without

achieving traction due to snow or a bogPassenger vehicle A vehicle with a seating capacity of 6 or lessSeating capacity The maximum number of seated passengers a vehicle can carry

with each seat being 40 cm x 40 cm in size and not intruded by any objects

Passenger van A vehicle designed to carry cargo or a large number of passengers

Traffic lights A traffic control device that displays different colors to guide vehicles and pedestrians

Fog lights Lights installed below a vehicle's headlights to further enhance visibility in snow, rain, or fog

Safe distance A distance that must be maintained between traveling vehicles to prevent traffic accidents

Safety zone A part of a road designated by a road surface marking or safety sign for pedestrian use only

Safety sign Any of a wide range of signs featuring various colors, shapes, diagrams, signs, and text for traffic control and safety purposes

Darkness A level of darknessOvertaking The act of overtaking another vehicle traveling ahead on its sideYield sign A traffic safety signLeft or right thoroughfare sign

A sign that indicates that a lane that divides into two around a traffic island

School zone An area usually in the vicinity of a kindergarten or school designated for the protection of children

Airbag A device designed to protect the passengers of a vehicle involved in a collision

Drive against traffic The act of driving against the flow of trafficCurb A stone boundary installed near footpaths and vehicle roads for

pedestrian safety, drainage, driver guidance, road/footpath distinction, and road maintenance

Learner driver's license

A driver's license issued temporarily to an individual who passes a driving-course test ahead of a road-driving test

Priority road (through street)

A road on which grade crossing and entering/exiting from and to roadsides is allowed, but structured and traffic-controlled to prevent hindrance to a main line of traffic flow

Right-merge road A sign that indicates a right lane that will soon merge with a main road

Right turn A turn to the rightDriver insurance An insurance that makes compensations for injuries or deaths

experienced by the driver or passenger of a vehicleTachometer A device that records a vehicle's traveled distanceMotorized bicycle A bicycle equipped with a small engine (displacement of 50cc or

less)Drunk driving Driving while under the influence of alcoholMotorcycle A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine displacement of 125cc or

less that is not a large or small special vehicleTwo-lane road A road installed in residential areas with a width of 9 m or lessPoor weather conditions

Collectively refers to floods, droughts, and intense heat or cold caused by atmospheric conditions

Stop The act of bringing a vehicle to a complete stop

Automatic-transmission vehicle

A vehicle with a transmission that shifts gears automatically according to vehicle speed or engine RPM

Automobile Management Act

A law that regulates vehicle registrations, safety standards, driver verifications, defect corrections, vehicle maintenance activities, and vehicle service business

Vehicles-only road A road in which only motor vehicles are allowed to travelDriving course test A test of driving ability conducted on the driving course of a

driver licensing agencyJackknife The phenomenon of a vehicle's rear shaking left and right

excessively due to a loss of controlLow-floor bus A bus with a lower-than-usual floor and a ramp instead of a

staircase at its entrance/exit to allow the disabled to get on and off without assistance

Headlights Lights installed at the front of a vehicle or motorcycle to enhance visibility at nighttime

Flashers Signal lights that blinkTraction The area of a road surface that a set of wheels or tracks is in

contact withRegular aptitude test A test conducted regularly to verify that suitability of a driver's

maintenance of a driver's licenseConstant-speed driving

The act of driving at a constant speed

Stopping distance The distance traveled by a vehicle from when its driver recognizes a reason to stop to when the vehicle comes to a complete stop (the sum of a free running distance and braking distance)

Stop line A road surface marking indicating where vehicles should stop at a red light

Stopping The act of stopping a vehicleLevel 2 driver's license

A general, small vehicle, or motorized bicycle license

Braking distance The distance traveled by a vehicle from when its brakes start operation to when the vehicle comes to a complete stop

Brake lights Red lights in the rear of a vehicle activated when the brake pedal is pressed to indicate braking to vehicles following

Speed limit A maximum speed allowedSteering The degree of a direction changeRest stop A facility where drivers can take a break from drivingComprehensive insurance

An insurance that provides comprehensive coverage of bodily injury and property damage experienced by both the victim and offender of a traffic accident

Left/right-turn sign A sign that indicates a left or right turn can be madeSeat belt A device designed to protect the driver or passenger of a vehicle

from impactLeft guide line A line that guides traffic flow to the leftLeft thoroughfare The act of driving on the left side of a roadLeft-merge road A road with a lane merging on the leftNo left turns A sign that prohibits left turns for traffic efficiencyNo stopping/parking A sign that prohibits the stopping and parking of a vehicleParking The act of parking a vehicleCenter height The distance from a road surface a car's tires are in contact with

to the center of the vehicleMedian strip An area installed down the center of a road to separate trafficCenter line A solid or broken yellow line or a median strip installed on roads

to indicate the required direction of traffic flowSummary judgment A trial conducted on minor offenses

Night blindness The phenomenon where a driver's visibility is greatly reduced by the crossing of his and an oncoming vehicle's headlights

Forklift A motorized cart used to handling and loading palletsNo straight thoroughfare

A sign that prohibits straight thoroughfare

Distance between vehicles

The distance between two vehicles traveling in a line, from the rear of the vehicle ahead to the front of the following vehicle

Crossing gate An equipment that controls vehicle thoroughfare at a railway crossing

Vehicle road The part of a road where all types of vehicles can travelVehicle lane The part of a road marked by a series of lines where vehicles and

horses can travel in a single lineVehicles and horses Collectively refers to motor vehicles, construction machinery,

motorized bicycles, push bicycles, and transports powered by a person or animal

Sidelights A light at each side of a vehicle that indicates the vehicle's presence and width to others at nighttime

Liability insurance A mandatory driver insurance that issues the minimum compensation due to the victim of a traffic accident

Railway crossing The intersection of a railway and roadMaximum speed A maximum speed allowed on a straight roadMinimum speed A minimum speed required on a straight roadRear-end collision The act of colliding with the rear of another vehicleWheelbase The distance between the centers of a vehicle's front wheels and

rear wheelsSide car A vehicle attached to the side of a two-wheeled vehicleTire traction Cohesion between tires and a road surfaceSpecial driver's license

A driver's license required to operate special vehicles (e.g. trailer)

Special vehicle A vehicle with a special structureTinting A film applied to the glass surfaces of a vehicle for privacy and

UV ray blockingBrake fade The phenomenon where the brakes of a vehicle traveling at a high

speed fail to engageFire alarm A device made up of a transmitter that warns of a fire, a receiver

that processes the warning, and a sound alarmRoundabout A type of intersectionPedestrian crossing A part of a road designated for pedestrian thoroughfare and

marked by safety signs and road surface markingsRear-view mirror A set of mirrors at the sides of a vehicle for viewing the rear