Texas Driver\'s Education Glossary Terms

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Acceleration Lane
a lane that permits drivers entering a highway to accelerate to the speed of traffic
Aggressive Driving
the behavior of driving in a combative, forceful, or competitive manner
Angle Parking
the vehicle is parked diagonally to the curb
Backup Lights
white lights at the rear of the vehicle telling other drivers you are backing up
Basic Speed Law
you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits
Bicycle
every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter
Blind Spot
an area rearview mirrors cannot show
Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
the amount of alcohol in the blood expressed as a percentage of ethyl alcohol related to the volume of fluids in the bloodstream
Blowout
the sudden loss of tire air pressure while driving
Bodily-Injury Insurance
covers the driver who is at fault against claims
Braking Distance
the distance a vehicle travels from the time brakes are applied until it stops
Cancellation
the withdrawal of a driver license or privilege until the driver is qualified or eligible
Carbon Monoxide
colorless, odorless, tasteless gas contained in the exhaust fumes of gasoline engines
Center of Gravity
point around which the vehicle's weight is evenly distributed
Central Vision
the field of vision around your focal vision in which you can see clearly while looking straight ahead that aids in determining vehicle position to the road