lane that permits drivers entering an expressway
to accelerate to the speed of expressway traffic
Keyword(s):
accelerator pedal
:
controls the flow of fuel to the engine and
regulates speed
Keyword(s):
active restraint device
:
any restraint device that you have to engage to
make it effective
Keyword(s):
advisory speed limit
:
speedlimit set for special conditions such as
sharp curves
Keyword(s):
alert light
:
instrument panel lights that indicate a system
is functioning and turn off after a short period of time
Keyword(s):
all-way stop
:
an intersection at which every vehicle must stop
before entering the intersection
Keyword(s):
alternator
:
device that generates an electrical current
needed to recharge the battery and operate electrical equipment in a vehicle
Keyword(s):
alternator warning light
:
light or gauge on the instrument panel warning
that the battery is being drained
Keyword(s):
angle parking
:
process of using reference points to position a
vehicle diagonally to the curb with the bumper 0-3 inches from the curb
Keyword(s):
anti-lock braking system (ABS)
:
computer-controlled braking system that keeps
the wheels from locking when the driver brakes hard. It allows for steering and
braking actions to occur at the same time.
