h p g jargon Flashcards

1
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This is a more formal term for a traffic accident.

A

Road crash incident

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2
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This is a state of being impaired by alcohol consumption, often to the point of losing coordination and judgment.

A

Alcohol intoxication

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3
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This refers to harsher punishments, in this case, stricter fines and longer suspensions for driving under the influence (DUI)

A

Stiffer penalties

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4
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This is a general term for any self-propelled vehicle used for transporting people or goods on land, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

A

Motor vehicle

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5
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This means someone’s ability to drive is impaired because they have consumed alcohol.

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Under the influence of alcohol

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This means to signal a vehicle to stop, typically by waving a hand or using a flashing light.

A

Flagged down

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7
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This means widespread and prevalent.

A

Rampant

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This means something is taken away by an authority and held in official custody.

A

Confiscated

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This means something is temporarily stopped or made unavailable, in this case, the driver’s license would be revoked and they would not be able to drive legally for a certain period.

A

Suspended

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10
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This refers to flashing lights, often used on emergency vehicles to warn other drivers.

A

Blinkers

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These are loud warning sounds used by emergency vehicles.

A

Sirens

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This is a Tagalog term for unauthorized sirens and blinkers used on vehicles in the Philippines.

A

Wang-wang

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13
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These are downward-facing red lights sometimes used on emergency vehicles.

A

Doom lights

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14
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These are vehicles that are not clearly identified as belonging to a specific organization, such as the police or ambulance service.

A

Unmarked vehicles

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These are vehicles or personnel that accompany another vehicle, often for security or protocol reasons.

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Escorts

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16
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This means taken away by the authorities, in this case, the blinker or siren.

A

Confiscated

17
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This means the official cancellation of something, in this case, the driver’s license.

A

Revocation

18
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This is a temporary document that allows someone to drive after their driver’s license has been revoked or suspended. It is only valid for a short period and comes with restrictions.

A

Temporary operator’s permit (TOP)

19
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This is a financial penalty imposed for violating a non-criminal rule or regulation.

A

Administrative fine

20
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This is a term used in the Philippines to refer to unregistered public utility vehicles (PUVs), such as buses, jeepneys, and tricycles.

A

Colorum

21
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This refers to a vehicle that is used to transport passengers for a fee.

A

Public utility vehicle (PUV)

22
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This refers to a volunteer who poses as a regular passenger to identify and report colorum PUVs.

A

Mystery driver

23
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This is a formal notice issued by a law enforcement officer to a person who has violated a law, such as a traffic violation.

A

Citation Ticket

24
Q

This refers to the person operating a motorcycle.

A

Motorcycle Driver

25
Q

This refers to a vehicle with four wheels, such as a car, truck, or van.

A

Four-wheeled Vehicle

26
Q

This is a term used in the Philippines to refer to the act of stealing a vehicle.

A

Carnapping

27
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This refers to two people riding a motorcycle together, often associated with criminal activity.

A

Riding-in-tandem

28
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This means that a vehicle has been seized by the authorities, typically because it is unregistered, stolen, or involved in a crime.

A

Impounded