Intermediate to Advanced / Module 13 Words in Context

You can use a __________ device such as a headset or speaker phone when you are driving.

hands-free

A tree almost fell on my truck. I was lucky to avoid it. That was __________.

a near miss

A __________ is a person, usually in uniform, who helps people cross the street safely near schools.

crossing guard

The ability to use knowledge, experience, and logic to make the best decision is called __________.

good judgement

The __________ of this accident is not that serious. It happened in a parking lot and the cars were not moving fast.

nature and degree

When a street is wet or slippery, there is a higher __________.

potential for accidents

Some places __________ skateboarding. It is forbidden by law.

prohibit

Some places __________ public parking. The public cannot park here. Only authorized people can park here.

restrict

Your driving is affected by __________ caused by weather, traffic, or objects on the road.

road conditions

A __________ is part of a street near a school that has special speed limits and rules.

school zone

Please pay attention to your driving. You shouldn't __________ the road.

take your eyes off

There was __________ accidents during the week that it rained. There is usually a sudden increase of accidents in rainy weather.

a spike in

If you drive too fast where there is street construction, you could get a ticket from the police and have __________ to pay.

penalties and fines