Automotive Safety

noun a device used to put out fires

• In case of a fire, make sure to locate the nearest fire extinguisher and follow the proper procedures.
• Hey, can you grab the extinguisher from the kitchen? There's a small fire on the stove.
• Dude, pass me that fire extinguisher, quick! The trash can is on fire!
• She was like a fire extinguisher in the midst of chaos, always ready to put out any drama that came her way.

noun a neck injury resulting from a sudden jerking motion of the head

• The patient suffered from whiplash after the car accident.
• I heard that Sarah got whiplash from the roller coaster ride.
• I felt like I had whiplash from all the drama happening in my friend group.
• The sudden change in company policy gave employees whiplash.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of speed

• Tachophobia is a medical condition characterized by an intense fear of speed.
• I heard Sarah has tachophobia, so she always insists on driving slowly.
• My friend is so scared of fast cars, he's got a case of tachophobia.
• Her tachophobia prevents her from taking risks and trying new things in life.