learner’s permit
[noun]
a document that allows someone to practice driving under supervision before obtaining a full driver's license
Ex:
Land Transportation - Documentation and Charges
Here you will learn some English words related to documentation and charges such as "driver's license", "road tax", and "open toll system."
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commercial driver's license
[noun]
a permit that allows individuals to legally operate large vehicles such as trucks and buses for commercial purposes
Ex:
driver's manual
[noun]
a booklet that provides essential information and guidelines for operating a motor vehicle safely and legally
Ex:
owner's manual
[noun]
a booklet that provides instructions and guidance for operating and maintaining a specific product or device
Ex:
warranty
[noun]
a written agreement in which a manufacturer promises a customer to repair or replace a product, under certain conditions, within a specific period of time
Ex:
Make
sure
to
keep
the
receipt
;
without
it
,
you
can
not
claim
the
warranty
.
pass
[noun]
a document or authorization that allows a person to enter, cross, or move through a restricted area
Ex:
A
special
pass
allowed
them
to
travel
through
the
border
checkpoint
.
toll
[noun]
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Ex:
Tolls
fund
maintenance
of
major
roads
.
tollbooth
[noun]
a small booth or structure at a toll plaza where tolls are collected from drivers
Ex:
He
waited
in line
at
the
tollbooth
to
pay
the
toll
fee
.
toll plaza
[noun]
a designated area on a road or highway where vehicles must pay a fee or toll
Ex:
The
toll plaza
marked
the
entrance
to
the
expressway
.
road tax
[noun]
a fee imposed by the government for owning and using a vehicle on public roads
Ex:
Failure
to
pay
road tax
can
result in
fines
or
penalties
from
transportation
authorities
.
road pricing
[noun]
a fee charged for using roads to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion
Ex:
The
effectiveness
of
road pricing
varies
depending on
how
well
it
integrates
with
existing
transportation systems
.
congestion pricing
[noun]
a fee charged to vehicles for entering certain busy areas during peak times, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality
Ex:
Residents
often
debate
whether
congestion pricing
unfairly
targets
those
who
need
to
travel by
car
for
work
or
other
essential
reasons
.
open road tolling
[noun]
a system where vehicles are charged electronically while moving through toll stations without needing to stop
Ex:
The
main
advantage
of
open road tolling
is
its
efficiency
in
collecting
tolls
without
causing
delays
for
drivers
.
closed toll collection
[noun]
a system where drivers pay a predetermined fee before entering a highway or bridge
Ex:
Closed toll collection
reduces
traffic congestion
at
toll
plazas
compared
to
open
toll
systems
.
electronic toll collection
[noun]
a system that automatically charges drivers for using highways or bridges through electronic means, without requiring them to stop
Ex:
Users
of
electronic toll collection
systems
typically
have
a
small
electronic device
installed
in
their
vehicles
.
cashless tolling
[noun]
a system where tolls are collected electronically without accepting cash payments at toll booths
Ex:
The
main
benefit
of
cashless tolling
is
that
it
saves
time
for
drivers
because
they
do
n't
have to
stop
to
pay
their
tolls
.
shunpike
[noun]
a road used to avoid paying tolls on a toll road
Ex:
Local
residents
often
use
the
shunpike
to
avoid
the
tolls
imposed
on
the
main
expressway
.
fare
[noun]
the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.
Ex:
The
airline
offers
lower
fares
for
early
morning
flights
.
demurrage
[noun]
a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port
Ex:
To
avoid
demurrage
costs
,
the
logistics
manager
ensured
efficient
coordination
between
the
warehouse
and
transportation
teams
.
courtesy
[adjective]
given or offered free of charge as a gesture of goodwill or favor
Ex:
As
a
courtesy
service
,
the
clinic
provided
free
initial
consultations
to
new
patients
.