student driver
Behind-the-wheel beginner
A student driver is someone learning to operate a motor vehicle, typically under instruction before obtaining a full license.
Cars used for driver training display "student driver" signs to alert other motorists, requesting patience: Give them space—it's a student driver.
The term sometimes appears figuratively for any novice: I'm still a student driver when it comes to this software.
Official written authorization
- road testVehicle performance assessment
- DMVVehicle registration agency
- provisional licenseRestricted beginner driver credential
- learner's permitRestricted beginner driving credential
written test · parallel parking · three-point turn · instructor · logbook · practice hours · vision test · permit holder
One who lacks experience
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- first-timeNever previously experienced
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
trainee · practice · mistakes · supervised · accompanied · learning curve
Duplicate operating mechanisms
- automatic transmissionSelf-changing vehicle gears
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
- gas pedalVehicle acceleration control
dashboard · rearview mirror · side mirrors · turn signal · hazard lights · seatbelt
Lacking in speed
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- cautiousCareful to avoid risk
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- hesitantSlow to act
stalling · jerky · overcorrecting · mirrors · blind spot · brake check · bumper sticker · patience
Controlling direction of movement
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- acceleratingIncreasing in speed
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
- mergingBlending into one
lane change · signaling · reversing · hill start · checking mirrors · shoulder check · hand position · speed control
permit
Official written authorization
- road testVehicle performance assessment
- DMVVehicle registration agency
- provisional licenseRestricted beginner driver credential
learner's permit · written test · parallel parking · three-point turn · instructor · logbook · practice hours · vision test · permit holder
beginner
One who lacks experience
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- first-timeNever previously experienced
rookie · trainee · practice · mistakes · supervised · accompanied · learning curve
dual controls
Duplicate operating mechanisms
- automatic transmissionSelf-changing vehicle gears
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
gas pedal · dashboard · rearview mirror · side mirrors · turn signal · hazard lights · seatbelt
slow
Lacking in speed
hesitant · stalling · jerky · overcorrecting · mirrors · blind spot · brake check · bumper sticker · patience · forgiveness
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- acceleratingIncreasing in speed
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
merging · lane change · signaling · reversing · hill start · checking mirrors · shoulder check · hand position · speed control · situational awareness
- driving schoollearner permit, permit test, road test, behind the wheel, license exam
- new driverslearner permit, permit holder, provisional license
- vehicle signsstop sign, yield sign, speed limit, turn signal, brake light
- drivingsteering, acceleration, motorist, accelerator, reverse parking
- school commuteschool bus, yellow bus, bus stop, bus route, carpool
- traffic hazardsspeeder, tailgater, red light runner, road rager, lane weaver
student driverdriving instructor
Teaches new motorists
race car driver · chauffeur · driving examiner · truck driver · taxi driver
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