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Question 1

This is a more formal term for a traffic accident.

Answer 1

Road crash incident

Question 2

This is a state of being impaired by alcohol consumption, often to the point of losing coordination and judgment.

Answer 2

Alcohol intoxication

Question 3

This refers to harsher punishments, in this case, stricter fines and longer suspensions for driving under the influence (DUI)

Answer 3

Stiffer penalties

Question 4

This is a general term for any self-propelled vehicle used for transporting people or goods on land, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Answer 4

Motor vehicle

Question 5

This means someone’s ability to drive is impaired because they have consumed alcohol.

Answer 5

Under the influence of alcohol

Question 6

This means to signal a vehicle to stop, typically by waving a hand or using a flashing light.

Answer 6

Flagged down

Question 7

This means widespread and prevalent.

Answer 7

Rampant

Question 8

This means something is taken away by an authority and held in official custody.

Answer 8

Confiscated

Question 9

This means something is temporarily stopped or made unavailable, in this case, the driver’s license would be revoked and they would not be able to drive legally for a certain period.

Answer 9

Suspended

Question 10

This refers to flashing lights, often used on emergency vehicles to warn other drivers.

Answer 10

Blinkers

Question 11

These are loud warning sounds used by emergency vehicles.

Answer 11

Sirens

Question 12

This is a Tagalog term for unauthorized sirens and blinkers used on vehicles in the Philippines.

Answer 12

Wang-wang

Question 13

These are downward-facing red lights sometimes used on emergency vehicles.

Answer 13

Doom lights

Question 14

These are vehicles that are not clearly identified as belonging to a specific organization, such as the police or ambulance service.

Answer 14

Unmarked vehicles

Question 15

These are vehicles or personnel that accompany another vehicle, often for security or protocol reasons.

Answer 15

Escorts

Question 16

This means taken away by the authorities, in this case, the blinker or siren.

Answer 16

Confiscated

Question 17

This means the official cancellation of something, in this case, the driver’s license.

Answer 17

Revocation

Question 18

This is a temporary document that allows someone to drive after their driver’s license has been revoked or suspended. It is only valid for a short period and comes with restrictions.

Answer 18

Temporary operator’s permit (TOP)

Question 19

This is a financial penalty imposed for violating a non-criminal rule or regulation.

Answer 19

Administrative fine

Question 20

This is a term used in the Philippines to refer to unregistered public utility vehicles (PUVs), such as buses, jeepneys, and tricycles.

Answer 20

Colorum

Question 21

This refers to a vehicle that is used to transport passengers for a fee.

Answer 21

Public utility vehicle (PUV)

Question 22

This refers to a volunteer who poses as a regular passenger to identify and report colorum PUVs.

Answer 22

Mystery driver

Question 23

This is a formal notice issued by a law enforcement officer to a person who has violated a law, such as a traffic violation.

Answer 23

Citation Ticket

Question 24

This refers to the person operating a motorcycle.

Answer 24

Motorcycle Driver

Question 25

This refers to a vehicle with four wheels, such as a car, truck, or van.

Answer 25

Four-wheeled Vehicle

Question 26

This is a term used in the Philippines to refer to the act of stealing a vehicle.

Answer 26

Carnapping

Question 27

This refers to two people riding a motorcycle together, often associated with criminal activity.

Answer 27

Riding-in-tandem

Question 28

This means that a vehicle has been seized by the authorities, typically because it is unregistered, stolen, or involved in a crime.

Answer 28

Impounded