ALC BOOK 11 - Lesson 2

caution (n)"I would treat anything he says with extreme caution.

great care and attention not to take risks or get into danger

crossing (n)"I warned her about crossing the line.

a place where people can go across a road, river, etc

instructor (n)"The students were taught by different instructors, who used scripted lesson plans.

teacher

intersection (n)"The crash occurred at the intersection.

the point at which two lines or roads meet and cut across each other

lane (n)"They're widening the road from two to three lanes.

part of a road or track that is separated from the other parts, usually by a painted line

pedestrian (n)"Many streets are reserved for cyclists and pedestrians.

a person who walks across the street on foot

railroad crossing (n)"It also has duties for railroad crossing safety.

Advance warning signs are placed before a railroad crossing. These signs warn you to look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains or any vehicles using the rails.

right of way (n)"It was your fault that our cars crashed - I had right of way.

Privilege of the immediate use of the highway

sidewalk (n)"Continuing down the sidewalk, the two children stop at a toy store and look at the toys in the window.

a path with a hard surface by the side of a road that people walk on

sign (n)"There are lots of road signs for safety.

Mark

signal (n)"Don't move until I give the signal.

a movement, light, or sound that gives information, or tells people what to do

Speed (n)"He was travelling at a speed of 90 mph.

how fast something moves or happens

speed limit (n)"The police stopped him for breaking the speed limit.

the fastest speed at which you're legally allowed to drive on a particular piece of road

sterring wheel (n)"She gripped the steering wheel more tightly.

a wheel that you turn to control the direction of a vehicle

stop sign (n)"At the stop sign, turn left to access the area.

a sign on the road that tells drivers of vehicles to stop and not to continue until it is safe

turn (n)"Make a left turn at the next traffic light.

a change in the direction in which you are moving or facing

way (n)"Do you know the way to the restaurant?

a route, direction, or path

become (v)"After giving up smoking, he became fat and irritable.

to start to be

confuse (v)"You're confusing him! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.

to mix up someone's mind or ideas, or to make something difficult to understand:

fail (v)"He failed in his attempt to break the record.

to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do

flash (v)"Stop flashing that light in my eyes!

to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way

follow (v)"She followed me into the kitchen.

to move behind someone or something and go where he, she, or it goes

get, got, gotten/got (v)"He went to the shop to get some milk.

to obtain, buy, or earn something

mean, meant, meant (v)"What does this word mean?

to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact

pass (v)"I passed him on the stairs this morning.

to go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her

pull over (v)"The police officer pulled him over for changing lanes without signaling.

to stop your car at the side of the road, or to force another car or driver to do this

slow down (pv)"The car slowed down, then suddenly pulled away.

to move slower, or to cause someone or something to move slower:

yield (v)"If you're going downhill, you need to yield to bikers going uphill.

to stop in order to allow other vehicles to go past, especially before you drive onto a bigger road

ahead (adv)"Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead.

in front

ahead of (prep)"Just ahead of you, you'll see a bus stop.

in front of someone or something

cautious (adj)"Most doctors are cautious about advising you to have surgery.

not acting quickly in order to avoid risks; careful:

cautiously (adv)"He moved slowly and cautiously along the dark rocky path.

in a careful and well-considered way that avoids risk

in advance (idiom)"If you're going to come, please let me know in advance.

before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing