The Highway Code Flashcards

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Prosecute

A

Conduct legal proceedings against

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Liability

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The state of being legally responsible for something

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Detract

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Diminish the worth of

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Bridleway

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A path for horses

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Swerve

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An abrupt change of direction

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Abrupt

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Sudden

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Kerb

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Stone edging to a pavement

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Walk in single file

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A way of walking with one person behind another

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Rein

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A strap attached to a horse’s mouth to guide it while riding

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Slip road

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A road entering or leaving a motorway

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Brow of a hill

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The top part of a hill where the ground flattens out

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Tactile

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Perceptible by touch

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13
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Stud

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A large headed piece of metal that pierces from a surface

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Verge

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Edge or border

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Obstruct

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Block

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Loiter

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Stand or wait around without apparent purpose

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Staggered

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  • Walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall.
  • Astonished or deeply shocked.
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Concession

A

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands

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Fetlock

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The joint of a horse’s leg, corresponding to a human’s upper knockle and in place of the ankle.

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Tack

A
  • All objects that a horse rider needs
  • A small sharp broad-headed nail
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Abreast

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Side by side and facing the same way

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Startled

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Feeling/showing sudden shock

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Conspicuous

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Clearly visible

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Equestrian

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Related to horse riding

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Pillion

A

A seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist

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Visor

A

A movable part of the helmet that can be pulled down to cover the face

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Astride

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With a leg on each side of

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Coupling

A

A device for connecting parts of machinery

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Dazzle

A

Blind temporarily

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Permissible

A

Permitted
Allowed

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Straddle

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Sit or stand with one leg on either side of

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Chevron

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V-shaped line or stripe, especially one in the sleeve indicating rank

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Agitate

A

Make troubled or nervous

34
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Straddle

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Sit or stand with one leg on either side of.

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Encroach

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intrude on (a person’s territory, rights, personal life, etc.).

36
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Feral

A

In a wild state, especially after escape fromcaptivity or domestication

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Ford

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A shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across.