motorists
People behind wheels
Motorists are people who drive motor vehicles, especially cars on public roads.
The word often appears in news reports and official contexts: Motorists are advised to avoid the area, The new law protects both motorists and cyclists.
It sounds slightly formal compared to simply saying drivers.
Controlling direction of movement
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- acceleratingIncreasing in speed
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
overtaking · tailgating · signaling · navigating · maneuvering · honking · idling · reversing
Movement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- carpoolShared commute arrangement
- routePath from A to B
detour · delay · arrival · departure · highway · freeway · interstate · expressway
Formal grant of permission
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- traffic lawsRules for road users
- citationsAcknowledged source mentions
fines · points · DUI · sobriety checkpoint · emissions test · inspection · renewal · permit
Wheeled motor vehicle
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
minivan · coupe · convertible · crossover · electric vehicle · hybrid · compact · station wagon
Parallel traffic divisions
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- traffic lightsRoad signal system
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- shoulderUpper arm joint
median · potholes · speed limit · roundabout · overpass · underpass · tollbooth · guardrail
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- acceleratingIncreasing in speed
parking · overtaking · tailgating · signaling · navigating · maneuvering · honking · idling · reversing · headlights
traffic
Movement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- carpoolShared commute arrangement
route · detour · delay · arrival · departure · highway · freeway · interstate · expressway · on-ramp
license
Formal grant of permission
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- traffic lawsRules for road users
citations · fines · points · DUI · sobriety checkpoint · emissions test · inspection · renewal · permit · driving test
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
hatchback · minivan · coupe · convertible · crossover · electric vehicle · hybrid · compact · station wagon · four-wheel drive
lanes
Parallel traffic divisions
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- traffic lightsRoad signal system
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
shoulder · median · potholes · speed limit · roundabout · overpass · underpass · tollbooth · guardrail · pavement
- road userspedestrian, pedestrians, cyclist, cyclists, driver
motoristspedestrians
People traveling on foot
walkers · cyclists · bicyclists · hikers · joggers
- uninsured motoristDriver lacking required coverage
- stranded motoristTraveler with disabled vehicle
- Sunday motoristSlow recreational driver