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UNSAFE DRIVER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blocking the box
1, record 1, English, blocking%20the%20box
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- box blocking 2, record 1, English, box%20blocking
correct
- box-blocking 3, record 1, English, box%2Dblocking
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a driver enters an intersection and is unable to travel all the way through, they prevent cross traffic movement, and endanger other travelers by blocking crosswalks and bike lanes. In other words, blocking the box is unsafe, illegal and causes traffic congestion. 4, record 1, English, - blocking%20the%20box
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interblocage
1, record 1, French, interblocage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'engager dans une intersection déjà saturée de véhicules lorsque le feu est vert est une pratique illégale et dangereuse que commettent beaucoup d'automobilistes aux heures de pointe, au point où le [service de police] multiplie les interventions contre ce phénomène qu'on appelle l'interblocage. 2, record 1, French, - interblocage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roads
- Road Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unimproved road
1, record 2, English, unimproved%20road
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unimproved roads typically contain numerous bumps, potholes, and other deformities... Apparatus that strike these deformities while traveling at an unsafe speed may be difficult for the driver/operator to control. 2, record 2, English, - unimproved%20road
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unimproved: Not tilled, built on, or otherwise improved for use. 3, record 2, English, - unimproved%20road
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
- Entretien des routes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chemin non amélioré
1, record 2, French, chemin%20non%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-08-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forward collision warning system
1, record 3, English, forward%20collision%20warning%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- forward collision alert system 2, record 3, English, forward%20collision%20alert%20system
correct
- forward collision warning 3, record 3, English, forward%20collision%20warning
correct
- FCW 4, record 3, English, FCW
correct
- FCW 4, record 3, English, FCW
- forward collision alert 5, record 3, English, forward%20collision%20alert
correct
- FCA 6, record 3, English, FCA
correct
- FCA 6, record 3, English, FCA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the application area of forward collision warning systems, microwave radar and machine vision technology help detect and avert vehicle collisions. These systems typically use in-vehicle displays or audible alerts to warn drivers of unsafe following distances. If a driver does not properly apply brakes in a critical situation, some systems automatically assume control and apply the brakes in an attempt to avoid a collision. 7, record 3, English, - forward%20collision%20warning%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur de risque de collision à l'avant
1, record 3, French, avertisseur%20de%20risque%20de%20collision%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- avertissement de risque de collision à l'avant 1, record 3, French, avertissement%20de%20risque%20de%20collision%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
proposal, masculine noun
- alerte de risque de collision à l'avant 1, record 3, French, alerte%20de%20risque%20de%20collision%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
proposal, feminine noun
- avertisseur FCW 1, record 3, French, avertisseur%20FCW
proposal, masculine noun
- avertisseur FCA 1, record 3, French, avertisseur%20FCA
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unsafe driver 1, record 4, English, unsafe%20driver
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unsafe driver : term found in the context of public auto insurance uniformity in New Brunswick. 2, record 4, English, - unsafe%20driver
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Assurance transport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- personne ayant un mauvais dossier de conduite
1, record 4, French, personne%20ayant%20un%20mauvais%20dossier%20de%20conduite
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
personne ayant un mauvais dossier de conduite : terme retrouvé dans le contexte de l'uniformisation de l'assurance automobile publique au Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 4, French, - personne%20ayant%20un%20mauvais%20dossier%20de%20conduite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- quiet road rage
1, record 5, English, quiet%20road%20rage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quiet road rage includes driver actions such as racing, competing, following too close, unsafe lane changes and complaining/muttering to yourself. 1, record 5, English, - quiet%20road%20rage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Conduite automobile
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rage privée
1, record 5, French, rage%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rage privée : le conducteur entre en course avec d'autres automobilistes, suit de trop près, change de voie sans signaler son intention, se plaint ou marmonne. 1, record 5, French, - rage%20priv%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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