(emergency stop signal)
1Emergency stop — has several meanings. United Kingdom driving testFor the practical section of the driving test, an examiner will often request the candidate to perform an emergency stop. This is done in order to evaluate how well a candidate can react to a… …
2Signal passed at danger — (SPAD), in railway terminology, describes an event where a train has run beyond its allocated signal block without authority, as indicated by a lineside signal showing danger (typically a red light). It is a term primarily used within the British …
3Emergency brake (train) — This article is about emergency brakes on trains. For emergency brakes in cars, see hand brake. Driver s brake handle in a UK Electric Multiple Unit On trains, the expression emergency brake has several meanings: The maximum brake force available …
4Emergency vehicle lighting — refers to any of several visual warning devices, which may be known as light bars or beacons, fitted to a vehicle and used when the driver wishes to convey to other road users the urgency of their journey, to provide additional warning of a… …
5Emergency warning system for vehicles — Telematics technologies are self orientating open network architecture structure of variable programmable intelligent beacons developed for application in the development of intelligent vehicles with target intent to accord (blend, or mesh)… …
6Traffic signal preemption — is a type of system that allows the normal operation of traffic lights to be preempted, often to assist emergency vehicles.[1][2] The most common use of these systems is to manipulate traffic signals in the path of an emergency vehicle, stopping… …
7Mayday (distress signal) — Mayday is an emergency code word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications. It derives from the French venez m aider , meaning come help me . [ [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=mayday… …
8Citation signal — Introductory signals are used in legal citations to present authorities and show how the authorities relate to propositions in textual statements. A legal writer uses an introductory signal to tell readers how her citation to legal authority… …
9Diving signal — Diving Signals are a form of sign system used by SCUBA divers to communicate when underwater.Some diving equipment such as full face diving masks and diving helmets include voice communication equipment but most divers in recreational diving do… …
10Pit stop — For the technique to cause a car to spin around (and stop) quickly, see PIT maneuver. For other uses, see Pitstop. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Formula 1 pit lane and garages (right) adjacent to the oval racing lane …
