scrambler n.— «Quads, scramblers and mini-motos are legally defined as mechanically propelled vehicles, and when used on a public road or place, they too are regarded as motor vehicles.» —“Mini moto mayhem” Leyland...
JAFA n.— «The focus of the campaign is driver carelessness and inattention. The road safety push will particularly target motorists travelling from Auckland and will use a variation of the acronym Jafa—Just Another Fatal Accident...
door prize n.— «Ride one metre out from the sidewalk or parked cars, not only to avoid road debris or someone suddenly opening a car door (“the door prize”), but because you’ll be better able to manoeuvre to the right in a...
door prize n.— «There are reasons why a cyclist might ride “in the middle of the road.” Cyclists don’t always ride right next to the edge of the road for several reasons: a) glass, gravel, potholes, sewer grates, etc., on the...
cowboy v.— «Before returning to acting, he said, he will go on a long, unplanned road trip, “cowboying,” as he called it.» —“Blake not guilty of murder” by Jesse Hiestand Hollywood...
DWT n.— «How many times have we been stopped on the road for DWT (Driving While Teen-aged)? No matter what guise it appears under, the prevalent message is that teen-agers can’t be trusted.» —“Teenagers: The discounted...