Acceleration lane A lane used by drivers entering an expressway to pick up speed so they can merge — with expressway traffic. Accelerator The foot control that regulates the amount of fuel to the engine. A pedal that — controls the flow of fuel to the engine to regulate speed. Accessory position A position on the ignition switch that can be used to run the electrical system — without starting the engine. Active restraint Safety belt that a person has to buckle. — Air bag A passive restraint device that inflates in the event of a collision and prevents occupants — from striking the dashboard. Alternator A device that produces the electricity to recharge the battery and operate electrical — equipment in a running vehicle. Alternator A light or gauge that warns a driver if the battery is not being properly charged. — Angle parking Parking a car diagonally to the curb. — Assigned-risk insurance Type of insurance that provides minimum bodily—injury and property — damage liability coverage to a high—risk driver for a higher premium. Automatic choke Valve that opens and closes automatically to control the air flow through the — carburetor. Automatic transmission A system in a vehicle automatically shifts through the forward gears as — it is accelerated. Backup lights White lights at the rear of a vehicle that shine when the transmission is put in reverse. — Banked curve A roadway that slopes down from one edge to the other. — driving rules Certain rules of the road that apply in all parts of the United States and Canada. — Basic speed limit Any speed below the absolute limit that is safe for existing road, weather, or — traffic conditions. Basic speed rule— This rule requires vehicle operators to drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent. Note: State laws usually provide that "every person shall drive at a safe and appropriate speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, when approaching an going around and curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. Battery A set of that stores and emits electrical charges and provides electricity for a vehicle. — Belted tires Tires constructed with a combination of cord layers criss-crossed at a slight angle and — cord strips circling the tire.
Acceleration lane — A lane used by drivers entering an expressway to pick up speed so they can merge with expressway traffic. Accelerator — The foot control that regulates the amount of fuel to the engine. A pedal that controls the flow of fuel to the engine to regulate speed. Accessory position — A position on the ignition switch that can be used to run the electrical system without starting the engine. Active restraint — Safety belt that a person has to buckle. Air bag — A passive restraint device that inflates in the event of a collision and prevents occupants from striking the dashboard. Alternator — A device that produces the electricity to recharge the battery and operate electrical equipment in a running vehicle. Alternator — A light or gauge that warns a driver if the battery is not being properly charged. Angle parking — Parking a car diagonally to the curb. Assigned-risk insurance — Type of insurance that provides minimum bodily—injury and property damage liability coverage to a high—risk driver for a higher premium. Automatic choke — Valve that opens and closes automatically to control the air flow through the carburetor. Automatic transmission — A system in a vehicle automatically shifts through the forward gears as it is accelerated. Backup lights — White lights at the rear of a vehicle that shine when the transmission is put in reverse. Banked curve — A roadway that slopes down from one edge to the other. driving rules — Certain rules of the road that apply in all parts of the United States and Canada. Basic speed limit — Any speed below the absolute limit that is safe for existing road, weather, or traffic conditions. Basic speed rule— This rule requires vehicle operators to drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent. Note: State laws usually provide that "every person shall drive at a safe and appropriate speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, when approaching an going around and curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. Battery — A set of that stores and emits electrical charges and provides electricity for a vehicle. Belted tires — Tires constructed with a combination of cord layers criss-crossed at a slight angle and cord strips circling the tire.
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