Difference between revisions of "Glossary for Driving in BC"
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;crosswalk: A place marked off on the street where people can cross. | ;crosswalk: A place marked off on the street where people can cross. | ||
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;passenger: Anyone in the car who is not the driver. | ;passenger: Anyone in the car who is not the driver. | ||
;privilege: A special right or benefit. | ;privilege: A special right or benefit. | ||
| − | ;full privilege licence: A licence without the special rules that learners and novices have. | + | ;full-privilege licence: A licence without the special rules that learners and novices have. |
;prohibited: Not allowed, not permitted. | ;prohibited: Not allowed, not permitted. | ||
;valid driver’s licence: A licence that allows you to drive. | ;valid driver’s licence: A licence that allows you to drive. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 13 March 2014
- crosswalk
- A place marked off on the street where people can cross.
- impaired driver
- Someone who is not able to drive safely because of alcohol or drugs, or being tired.
- insurance claim
- A written report made to an insurance company saying what happened and why you need money to cover damage to the vehicle and any injuries to yourself or others.
- intersection
- Where two or more roads cross.
- merge
- To join a line of traffic.
- notarized
- Signed by a public official who has the authority to say documents are accurate.
- novice
- Beginner.
- passenger
- Anyone in the car who is not the driver.
- privilege
- A special right or benefit.
- full-privilege licence
- A licence without the special rules that learners and novices have.
- prohibited
- Not allowed, not permitted.
- valid driver’s licence
- A licence that allows you to drive.
- vehicle
- Car, truck, motor bike, van—anything that drives on the road.
- yield
- In traffic, when you allow another car to go first.
| This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2011. |
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