Vocabulario de conducción
Master key driving terms and definitions in Spanish. Flashcard-style review of traffic laws and road rules tested on the California DMV knowledge exam.
Vista previa: 6 de 47 términos
A circular intersection where traffic moves around a center island, usually counterclockwise in the U.S.
Por qué importa: You usually slow down, yield to traffic already inside, then enter when there is a safe gap.
Ejemplo: If a car is already coming around from your left, wait before entering.
A raised part of the road that makes drivers slow down.
Por qué importa: Going too fast over one can damage the car, surprise passengers, or make you lose control.
Ejemplo: In a parking lot, brake before the bump, then roll over it slowly.
Parking in line with the curb, usually between two cars, with your vehicle facing the same direction as traffic.
Por qué importa: The DMV may ask about curb distance, wheel direction on hills, and safe backing.
Ejemplo: Signal, pull beside the front car, back in slowly, then straighten near the curb.
An area beside or behind your car that mirrors may not show clearly.
Por qué importa: A car, motorcycle, or bicyclist can hide there, so you need a quick shoulder check.
Ejemplo: Before changing lanes, check mirrors, signal, then glance over your shoulder.
The rule for who should go first when drivers, pedestrians, or bicyclists might cross paths.
Por qué importa: Many crashes happen when someone assumes they can go first. When unsure, slow down and yield.
Ejemplo: At a four-way stop, the driver who stopped first usually goes first.
Joining a lane of traffic, usually from an entrance ramp or from a lane that is ending.
Por qué importa: You need to match traffic speed and find a safe gap without forcing others to brake hard.
Ejemplo: On a freeway ramp, accelerate smoothly, signal, check the gap, then enter.
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