Many ESL speakers and learners are required to take driver education courses to obtain their driver license from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). In the United States, each state DMV provides a different written test (for example the California DMV has a different test than the Florida DMV or the NY DMV). International driver licenses also sometimes require a written test. The key vocabulary provided is based on a standard DMV written test and is broken up into categories such as Nouns (Persons, Types of Vehicles, Dangerous Situations, etc.) Verbs, and Descriptive Phrases. Study these key words to help you or your classes better understand driving manuals and driver education courses.
Key DMV Driver Education Vocabulary: Nouns
Persons
bicyclist
driver
officer
passengers
pedestrians
policeman
Key DMV Driver Education Vocabulary: Types of Vehicles and Car Parts
bicycle
brake
chains
equipment
headlights
lights
mirror
motorcycle
pickup truck
license plate
seat
signals
steering
tires
tow truck
truck
vehicle
windshield
Key DMV Driver Education Vocabulary: Dangerous Situations
accident
alcohol
collision
conviction
crash
danger
drugs
emergency
evidence
fog
hazard
injury
insurance
intoxicants
laws
offense
reaction
risk
warning
Key DMV Driver Education Vocabulary: Driving
arrow
distance
DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)
document
DUII (Driving while Under the Influence of an Intoxicant)
guide
ID (Identification)
identification
instruction
license
speed limit
movement
permit
privilege
registration
restrictions
requirements
signs
speeding
Key DMV Driver Education Vocabulary: Roads
crosswalk
curve
curb
district
driveway
exit
freeway
highway
intersection
lane
pavement
railroad
ramp
roadway
roundabout
route
sidewalk
stop lights
stop sign
traffic lights
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