driving
Steering through traffic
Driving is operating a vehicle, especially a car: I learned driving at sixteen.
As an adjective, driving describes forceful, propelling motion: driving rain, driving rhythm.
A driving force is what pushes something forward—the main cause or motivation: She was the driving force behind the project's success.
Wheeled motor vehicle
- automobileSelf-propelled passenger conveyance
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- vanEnclosed cargo vehicle
motorcycle · bus · taxi · rideshare · sedan · coupe · hatchback · convertible
Controlling direction of movement
- brakesDevices for stopping motion
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
wheel · gearshift · handling · maneuvering · traction · stability · ABS · dashboard
Satellite-based location technology
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- routePath from A to B
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
- turn-by-turnSequential directional guidance
satnav · detour · landmark · intersection · exit · on-ramp · roundabout · traffic
Leisure travel by car
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- destinationIntended arrival point
- commuteRegular work travel
- excursionBrief recreational trip
cross-country · scenic · highway · freeway · backroads · carpool · rideshare · joyride
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- fastSpeedy, or skip eating
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- highwayMajor road for travel
limit · ticket · radar · throttle · horsepower · torque · turbo · overtake
Desire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- passionIntense emotional drive
- forceStrength or compulsion
- impetusForce initiating action
urge · compulsion · initiative · momentum · push · thrust · energy · willpower
Skilled way of performing
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
defensive · reaction · judgment · cornering · parking · reversing · braking · acceleration
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
- automobileSelf-propelled passenger conveyance
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
van · motorcycle · bus · taxi · rideshare · sedan · coupe · hatchback · convertible · pickup
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- brakesDevices for stopping motion
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
pedals · wheel · gearshift · handling · maneuvering · traction · stability · ABS · dashboard · signals
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- routePath from A to B
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
turn-by-turn · satnav · detour · landmark · intersection · exit · on-ramp · roundabout · traffic · congestion
roadtrip
Leisure travel by car
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- destinationIntended arrival point
- commuteRegular work travel
excursion · cross-country · scenic · highway · freeway · backroads · carpool · rideshare · joyride · getaway
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
highway · limit · ticket · radar · throttle · horsepower · torque · turbo · overtake · passing
ambition
Desire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- passionIntense emotional drive
- forceStrength or compulsion
impetus · urge · compulsion · initiative · momentum · push · thrust · energy · willpower · tenacity
technique
Skilled way of performing
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
proficiency · defensive · reaction · judgment · cornering · parking · reversing · braking · acceleration · shifting
racing
Speed competition sport
kart · IndyCar · drag-racing · sprint · endurance · lap · circuit · track · qualifying · podium
- activitiesbowling, climbing, exercise, eating, baking
- movementwalk, move, go, run, jump
- daily activitiescooking, cleaning, eating, sleeping, bathing
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- mobilitywalking, running, cycling, flying, swimming
- car experiencesparking, commuting, car wash, road trip, fueling
drivingriding
Controlling while mounted
passenger · nondriving · walking · cycling · hitchhiking
drivingfollowing
Coming after another
reactive · passive · responsive · trailing · restraining
- drunk drivingOperating vehicle while intoxicated
- driving testAssessment for license eligibility
- drinking and drivingOperating vehicle while intoxicated
- driving schoolPlace to learn motoring
- driving forcePower behind movement
- driving rangeGolf ball hitting facility
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