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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handbrake turn [noun]

a driving maneuver where a vehicle quickly pivots around its rear wheels by locking the rear wheels and turning sharply

Ex: Rally drivers are skilled at executing handbrake turns to navigate tight corners at high speeds .

three-point turn [noun]

a maneuver used to turn a vehicle around in a narrow space by moving forward, backward, and forward again

Ex: The instructor taught the students how to execute a three-point turn safely .

hook turn [noun]

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

Ex: When driving in unfamiliar cities , understanding local traffic rules such as the hook turn can prevent accidents .

U-turn [noun]

a turn that a car, etc. makes to move toward the direction it was coming from

Ex: They performed a U-turn in the parking lot to find a better spot closer to the store entrance .

J-turn [noun]

a driving maneuver where a vehicle quickly reverses direction in a tight space, resembling the shape of the letter J

Ex: Police officers are trained to execute J-turns to pursue suspects effectively .

K-turn [noun]

a driving maneuver where a vehicle makes a U-turn by first reversing in a straight line

Ex: Learning how to do a K-turn is essential for passing the driving exam in many countries .

Y-turn [noun]

a maneuver made by a vehicle to change direction, resembling the shape of the letter Y

Ex: The narrow street forced the bus driver to perform a Y-turn in order to navigate through the city 's tight corners .

U-ey [noun]

a term referring to a U-turn or a sudden change in direction

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Pittsburgh left [noun]

a traffic maneuver where a driver turns left immediately when a traffic signal turns green, often before oncoming traffic can proceed

Ex: Some cities have considered banning the Pittsburgh left to improve traffic safety .

heel-and-toe shifting [noun]

a driving technique where the driver uses the same foot to operate both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal simultaneously

Ex: Proper heel-and-toe shifting can improve the smoothness of gear changes .

double-clutching [noun]

a driving technique that involves pressing the clutch pedal twice during gear shifting

Ex: Mechanics sometimes recommend double-clutching as a way to extend the life of a vehicle 's transmission .

left-foot braking [noun]

a technique where the driver uses their left foot to operate the brake pedal instead of the right foot traditionally used for braking

Ex: Learning left-foot braking can be challenging for new drivers accustomed to using only their right foot for both acceleration and braking .

rev matching [noun]

the technique of adjusting engine speed to match the rotational speed of the transmission input shaft before gear engagement

Ex: Race car drivers often practice rev matching to maintain control and stability during high-speed cornering .

short shifting [noun]

the practice of changing gears in a vehicle at lower engine speeds to conserve fuel or reduce noise

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trail braking [noun]

a technique used in driving where the brake is applied while turning into a corner to control speed and improve vehicle stability

Ex: Racers often employ trail braking to maintain optimal speed through corners without losing grip on the track surface .

lane splitting [noun]

the practice of a motorcycle riding between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

Ex: Many motorcyclists believe that lane splitting is safer than sitting in traffic because it reduces the risk of rear-end collisions .

drifting [noun]

a motorsport technique where a driver intentionally oversteers, causing the rear wheels to lose traction, while maintaining control through a corner

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to hold [verb]

(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

Ex: The experienced driver knows how to make the racing bike hold the curves with precision .

to careen [verb]

to move rapidly and erratically, often with a lack of control

Ex: Tourists screamed as the roller coaster careened through its final loop .

to coast [verb]

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

Ex: With the engine off , the boat coasted gently on the calm water .

to tailgate [verb]

to follow another vehicle too closely, not maintaining a safe distance

Ex: The driver behind him was tailgating aggressively , flashing their lights .

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