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Land Transportation - Driving Techniques
Here you will learn some English words related to driving techniques such as "hold", "handbrake turn", and "double-clutching."
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a driving maneuver where a vehicle quickly pivots around its rear wheels by locking the rear wheels and turning sharply
a maneuver used to turn a vehicle around in a narrow space by moving forward, backward, and forward again
a maneuver where a vehicle turns right from the left lane or left from the right lane, often used in cities to allow trams or pedestrians to pass
a turn that a car, etc. makes to move toward the direction it was coming from
a driving maneuver where a vehicle quickly reverses direction in a tight space, resembling the shape of the letter J
a driving maneuver where a vehicle makes a U-turn by first reversing in a straight line
a maneuver made by a vehicle to change direction, resembling the shape of the letter Y
a term referring to a U-turn or a sudden change in direction
a traffic maneuver where a driver turns left immediately when a traffic signal turns green, often before oncoming traffic can proceed
a driving technique where the driver uses the same foot to operate both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal simultaneously
a driving technique that involves pressing the clutch pedal twice during gear shifting
a technique where the driver uses their left foot to operate the brake pedal instead of the right foot traditionally used for braking
the technique of adjusting engine speed to match the rotational speed of the transmission input shaft before gear engagement
the practice of changing gears in a vehicle at lower engine speeds to conserve fuel or reduce noise
a technique used in driving where the brake is applied while turning into a corner to control speed and improve vehicle stability
the practice of a motorcycle riding between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
a motorsport technique where a driver intentionally oversteers, causing the rear wheels to lose traction, while maintaining control through a corner
(of a vehicle) to keep close contact with the road and to be controllable in an easy and safe manner, particularly when driven at speed
to quickly move forward while also swaying left and right in an uncontrolled and dangerous way
to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power
to follow another vehicle too closely, not maintaining a safe distance
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