Definitions Flashcards
Define: Bicycle
Any vehicle propelled solely by human power.
What is a Business District?
Area where 50% or more of land next to road is used for business.
Cancellation
Act of declaring a driver’s license void and terminated
What is a Certified Copy?
A copy marked in some official way to show that it is a true copy of the original document( to obtain one, you must contact the agency that issued the original document)
Child Restraints
Infant carriers/removable car seats made to keep babies and young children from being injured in car crashes. A lap belt may be used for children +4
Conviction
Judgement of guilt in court. ( Suspended sentences, forfeiting/entreasures of bonds, and pleas of no contest count against the driver just as a conviction does)
Department
DHSMV: Department of Highway Safety Motor Vehicles
Endorsement
Special authorization permitting a person to drive certain types of vehicles, transport certain types of property or a number of passengers
Felony
Criminal offense punishable under the laws of this state or that would be punishable if committed in this state, by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary ( which includes correctional facilities)
Immigrant
“Permanent Resident Alien” admitted into the US as a lawful permanent resident. Can lawfully reside in the Us and are issues immigrant visas or adjusted to permanent resident status by the USCIS
Intersection
Where two streets meet or cross
Motor Vehile
Any self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails or guide way, excluding: any bicycle, motorized scooter, electric device, electric personal assistive device, swamp buggy, or moped.
Motorcycle
Motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, excluding a tractor or a moped.
Non-immigrant
Alien who seeks temporary entry to the US for a specific purpose and who has declared ones intention to stay only for a temporary period of time
Pedestrian
Any person afoot