The emergency stopping lane on the side of a road.
Hard shoulder
To slow down or stop a vehicle using the brakes.
Brake
To shift to a different gear in a vehicle.
Change gear
To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
Pull over
A junction where one road joins another at right angles to form a "T" shape.
T-junction
To control the direction of a vehicle by turning the steering wheel.
Steer
A place where a railway line crosses a road at the same level.
Level crossing
The edge of a pavement or sidewalk.
Kerb
To signal one's intention to turn or change lanes.
Indicate
To move a vehicle backward.
Reverse (the vehicle)
A smaller street that intersects with a main road.
Side street
A bridge or overpass that allows traffic to pass over another road or railway.
Flyover
A designated area at the side of a road where vehicles can stop briefly.
Lay-by
A road with two lanes of traffic in each direction; separated by a median or barrier.
Dual carriageway
To increase speed.
Accelerate
A dead-end street with only one entrance or exit.
Cul-de-sac
Raised sections of road designed to slow down vehicles.
Speed bumps
To suddenly stop moving; typically due to an engine failure.
Stall
To yield or allow other vehicles to proceed first.
Give way
A short road that allows vehicles to enter or exit a highway.
Slip road
To pass another vehicle on the road.
Overtake
A junction where two or more roads meet.
Crossroads
A strip of land separating lanes of traffic going in opposite directions.
Central reservation