The Highway Code Flashcards

(37 cards)

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Prosecute

A

Conduct legal proceedings against

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Liability

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The state of being legally responsible for something

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3
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Detract

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Diminish the worth of

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4
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Bridleway

A

A path for horses

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5
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Swerve

A

An abrupt change of direction

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6
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Abrupt

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Sudden

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7
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Kerb

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Stone edging to a pavement

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8
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Walk in single file

A

A way of walking with one person behind another

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9
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Rein

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A strap attached to a horse’s mouth to guide it while riding

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10
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Slip road

A

A road entering or leaving a motorway

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11
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Brow of a hill

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The top part of a hill where the ground flattens out

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12
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Tactile

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Perceptible by touch

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13
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Stud

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A large headed piece of metal that pierces from a surface

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14
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Verge

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Edge or border

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15
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Obstruct

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Block

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16
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Loiter

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Stand or wait around without apparent purpose

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Staggered

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  • Walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall.
  • Astonished or deeply shocked.
18
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Concession

A

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands

19
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Fetlock

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The joint of a horse’s leg, corresponding to a human’s upper knockle and in place of the ankle.

20
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Tack

A
  • All objects that a horse rider needs
  • A small sharp broad-headed nail
21
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Abreast

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Side by side and facing the same way

22
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Startled

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Feeling/showing sudden shock

23
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Conspicuous

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Clearly visible

24
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Equestrian

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Related to horse riding

25
Pillion
A seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist
26
Visor
A movable part of the helmet that can be pulled down to cover the face
27
Astride
With a leg on each side of
28
Coupling
A device for connecting parts of machinery
29
Dazzle
Blind temporarily
30
Permissible
Permitted Allowed
31
Straddle
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of
32
Chevron
V-shaped line or stripe, especially one in the sleeve indicating rank
33
Agitate
Make troubled or nervous
34
Straddle
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of.
35
Encroach
intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.).
36
Feral
In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication
37
Ford
A shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across.