Glossary
The glossary is a practical tool that compiles essential terms and their explanations to make understanding driving license questions easier. Ideal for quickly looking up key concepts and deepening your knowledge of driving theory!
Simple and clear glossary for driving licence-related terms.
The glossary is a practical tool that compiles essential terms and their explanations to make understanding driving license questions easier. Ideal for quickly looking up key concepts and deepening your knowledge of driving theory!
What is a shock absorber? We describe what a shock absorber is, what its task is and how it affects the comfort of the car.
What does it mean to be nearsighted? We explain what myopia is and how it affects you as a driver, as well as what is good to keep in mind.
What is a hard shoulder? We explain what the hard shoulder is, what design they can come in and who will primarily operate it.
What does shoulder load mean? We explain the meaning of the word axle load and go through the types of vehicles where this term is both common and important.
What is page power? We explain what lateral force is and how it works in practice to help the car turn.
What is a sidecar? Here you will find the definition of what a sidecar is. Learn the meaning of words and terms with our dictionary!
What is a sidelight? Learn more about what the parking light is used for and what purpose it fulfills, as well as what benefits it brings.
What is a sidewalk? We explain what a sidewalk is and in what designs you usually encounter these in practice.
What does sign mean? We explain what the sign of a police officer means, which people count as a police officer for this purpose and what these signs mean.
What does a single accident mean? We explain what is meant by single accident and also go through common causes of these types of accidents.
What does slippery road mean? We explain what is meant by slippery conditions and under what conditions a slippery road surface is formed, as well as useful tips to avoid slippery roads.
Slippery road conditions: Road condition with low friction, often due to ice, snow or rain. Increases the risk of skidding and extended braking distances. Requires careful driving.
What is a slippery slope? Here you will find a description of what the slippery slope is and what it means, as well as when you encounter it during the journey to get your driving licence.
What does slow-moving vehicles mean? We explain what this sign on vehicles means and what rules apply to slow-moving vehicles.
What is modding? We explain what modding is and what risks it entails for road users. We teach you the meaning of words and terms with our dictionary!
What does smell and taste mean? We discuss these everyday senses and explain how they can be an important aspect of driving.
What is snow slush We explain what snow slush is and what it can result in for the careless driver on the roads.
What does snow smoke mean? We explain what snow smoke is and how you should adjust your driving if you notice that there is snow smoke on the roads.
What is a snowflake? Here you will find the description of what a snow string is, how they occur and what is important to think about them.
What does snow drift mean? We explain what defines snowdrifts and in what situations you can encounter snowdrifts in practice.