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DEFENSIVE DRIVING [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Driving (Road Vehicles)
DEF

A way of driving [a motor vehicle] that helps [the driver] avoid collisions and accidents regardless of the conditions and/or the actions of [other] drivers ...

OBS

defensive driving: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite automobile
DEF

Façon de conduire un véhicule automobile de manière à éviter les accidents en prévoyant les fausses manœuvres d'autrui.

OBS

conduite préventive : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Conducción de vehículos automotores
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