Driving Etiquette

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a maneuver in driving where a vehicle changes lanes suddenly in front of another vehicle

verb to interrupt or break into a conversation or activity

preposition indicating the point at which one thing is cut or intersects with another

  • The speaker was about to make an important point when the audience member decided to cut in with a question.
  • I was telling a story to my friends when Sarah cut in with her own version of events.
  • I was trying to order at the drive-thru when the car behind me cut in line.
  • Just when I thought I had the lead in the race, my competitor managed to cut in and take first place.

noun A person who takes up more than their fair share of space on the road

  • The reckless driver was reported to the authorities for being a road hog.
  • That road hog wouldn't let anyone pass on the highway.
  • I can't stand road hogs who think they own the road.
  • In the meeting, he was a road hog, dominating the conversation and not letting others speak.

noun a compound noun formed by combining the noun 'lane' with the present participle of the verb 'hog', referring to the act of driving slowly in the left lane of a highway and not allowing faster vehicles to pass

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  • Lane hogging is considered a violation of traffic rules as it disrupts the flow of traffic.
  • Hey, stop lane hogging and let others pass by!
  • Don't be a lane hog, move over and let others pass!
  • In a team project, lane hogging can be compared to not sharing the workload equally.

noun a sound made by a car horn

verb to sound a car horn and make a waving gesture with the hand

  • As the parade passed by, the spectators would honk and wave to show their support.
  • When you see your friend driving by, make sure to honk and wave to say hello.
  • I always feel cool when I honk and wave at my friends on the street.
  • The politician honked and waved to the crowd, hoping to win their votes.