Glossary

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There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter F.

Fatal

Something that results in death

Fatigue

The experience of feeling ‘sleepy’, ‘tired’ or ‘exhausted’. Fatigue affects both your body and your ability to drive safely

Field of vision

What you can see without moving your eyes or head

Flammable

Easily set on fire

Flash high beam

To switch the headlights from low beam to high beam and back

Following distance

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle travelling ahead of you in the same direction. Following distance is also called ‘headway’

Foot crossing

Pedestrian crossing

Forklift

Vehicle designed to lift and move loads. Usually used to load trucks.

Freeway

See motorway

Full Licence

Licence issued to P2 drivers who have held that licence for at least 24 months, have passed the Driver Qualification Test (DQT).