Driving Safety Terms

verb distracted - past tense of distract, meaning to prevent someone from giving full attention to something

adjective distracted - having one's attention diverted or unable to concentrate on something

• The driver was distracted by his phone and caused an accident.
• I keep getting distracted by my phone when I'm trying to study.
• I was so distracted by the new video game that I forgot to do my homework.
• Her mind was distracted by worries, making it hard for her to focus on the task at hand.

adjective Drowsy is an adjective that describes a state of feeling sleepy or lethargic.

• After taking the medication, she felt drowsy and had to lie down for a nap.
• I always feel so drowsy after a big meal, it's hard to stay awake.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm feeling too drowsy to go out.
• The slow, drowsy pace of the small town was a stark contrast to the bustling city life.

noun the ability to see; vision

adjective relating to the ability to see or vision

• Regular eye check-ups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
• I need to get my eyesight checked soon; I've been having trouble reading small print.
• My eyesight is so bad, I can barely see anything without my glasses.
• His keen eyesight allowed him to spot the tiny details others missed.

verb to swerve or turn suddenly away from a course

adverb completely or absolutely

• The ship had to sheer off to avoid colliding with the rocks.
• The car suddenly sheered off to the left to avoid hitting the animal.
• The skateboarder had to sheer off at the last minute to avoid crashing into the railing.
• She had to sheer off from her toxic friends in order to focus on her own well-being.