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: Descriptive Words (Adjectives) and Phrases
amber lights
approaching car or vehicle
behind something
commercial vehicle
convicted driver
disabled passenger
flashing lights
hazardous situation
interstate freeway
intoxicated driver
legal document
licensing department
manual transmission
oncoming traffic
one-way street
out-of-state license plate, driver
pedestrian crosswalk
posted sign
prohibited by law, movement
recreational vehicle
reduced speed
replacement tire
required by law, equipment
safety feature, seat
slippery road
steering wheel
straight road
suspended license
two-way street
unsafe driving, driver, vehicle
valid driver's license
warning signals, lights
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