Automotive Safety Terms

noun the act of ejecting or being ejected

verb to forcibly expel or throw out

• The pilot had to manually eject from the aircraft when the engine failed.
• I accidentally hit the eject button on my remote control and now I can't find the batteries.
• If you keep talking during the movie, I'm going to eject you from the room.
• The company decided to eject the underperforming employee from their team.

noun a tentative suggestion or hint

• The scientist used a feeler to measure the temperature of the substance.
• I used my feeler to see if the water was warm enough for swimming.
• She's got a real feeler for when people are lying to her.
• His speech was like a feeler, probing the audience's reactions.

noun a light fast motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water

verb to slide on a wet road because a thin layer of water on the road causes the tires to lose contact with it

• The driver lost control of the car and it began to hydroplane on the wet road.
• I had to slow down because my car started to hydroplane in the rain.
• I almost hydroplaned into the guardrail during the storm.
• Her thoughts seemed to hydroplane through her mind, never fully landing on one idea.

noun A strap or belt worn in a vehicle to hold a person in their seat in case of sudden movement or impact

• It is important to always fasten your seat belt before driving.
• Hey, don't forget to buckle up your seat belt before we hit the road!
• Make sure you click in your seat belt so we don't get pulled over.
• Wearing a seat belt is like having a safety net while driving through life's twists and turns.

verb to make or become tougher or stronger

adjective strengthened or made more resilient

• The glass was toughened to withstand high impact.
• I toughened up after facing many challenges in life.
• She's been through a lot and has really toughened up.
• His experiences toughened his resolve and made him stronger.