B
Blind spot
An area around a vehicle that cannot be seen directly in the mirrors.
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Highway Code Glossary
Understand the road vocabulary that appears in lessons, theory tests and everyday driving.
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Essential road terms
A–Z road terms
Build your road vocabulary
Use this quick reference while studying the Highway Code or preparing for a lesson.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
C
Carriageway
The part of a road used by vehicles, excluding pavements and verges.
C
Contraflow
A temporary traffic arrangement where vehicles travel against the normal direction.
G
Give way
An instruction to let other road users proceed before you.
H
Hazard perception
The ability to identify developing risks early and respond safely.
H
Hard shoulder
The emergency lane at the side of a motorway or major road.
P
Priority road
A road on which traffic normally has priority at junctions until indicated otherwise.
S
Stopping distance
The combined distance travelled while reacting and braking to a complete stop.
T
Traffic island
A raised or marked area that separates traffic or provides pedestrian refuge.
Z
Zebra crossing
A pedestrian crossing marked by black and white stripes where drivers must give way.
