The Highway Code Flashcards
Prosecute
Conduct legal proceedings against
Liability
The state of being legally responsible for something
Detract
Diminish the worth of
Bridleway
A path for horses
Swerve
An abrupt change of direction
Abrupt
Sudden
Kerb
Stone edging to a pavement
Walk in single file
A way of walking with one person behind another
Rein
A strap attached to a horse’s mouth to guide it while riding
Slip road
A road entering or leaving a motorway
Brow of a hill
The top part of a hill where the ground flattens out
Tactile
Perceptible by touch
Stud
A large headed piece of metal that pierces from a surface
Verge
Edge or border
Obstruct
Block
Loiter
Stand or wait around without apparent purpose
Staggered
- Walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall.
- Astonished or deeply shocked.
Concession
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands
Fetlock
The joint of a horse’s leg, corresponding to a human’s upper knockle and in place of the ankle.
Tack
- All objects that a horse rider needs
- A small sharp broad-headed nail
Abreast
Side by side and facing the same way
Startled
Feeling/showing sudden shock
Conspicuous
Clearly visible
Equestrian
Related to horse riding
Pillion
A seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist
Visor
A movable part of the helmet that can be pulled down to cover the face
Astride
With a leg on each side of
Coupling
A device for connecting parts of machinery
Dazzle
Blind temporarily
Permissible
Permitted
Allowed
Straddle
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of
Chevron
V-shaped line or stripe, especially one in the sleeve indicating rank
Agitate
Make troubled or nervous
Straddle
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of.
Encroach
intrude on (a person’s territory, rights, personal life, etc.).
Feral
In a wild state, especially after escape fromcaptivity or domestication
Ford
A shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across.
