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driver's license
an official document showing that a person is allowed to drive a
car.
engineer
someone who drives a train.
front desk
the place where you check in at a hotel; concierge desk.
highway patrol
the state police agency that is in charge of patrolling interstates and
other highways within a state.
liability insurance
auto insurance that covers drivers if they hurt another person or
their property.
license plate
the metal sign placed at the front and back of a car showing the
letters and numbers that identify it and what state it is from;
number plate.
one-way ticket
a ticket to go somewhere but not return; single ticket.
personal injury protection
a type of auto insurance that provides financial coverage for an
personal injuries from an accident.
round-trip ticket
a ticket to go somewhere and return; return ticket.
rush hour
the times of day when most people are on their way to and from
work and school, usually between about 7:00 and 9:30 in the
morning, and 4:30 and 7:00 at night.
schedule
a list of the times that a bus, train, ferry, etc. runs; timetable.
shuttle
an airline that provides service between two major airports that are
relatively close to each other, such as New York and Washington.
It is also a vehicle or train that goes directly back and forth
between two points, especially at an airport.
subway
a network of rapid transit trains that run underground.
uptown
the outer or northern parts of a city, typically more residential and
affluent in character than downtown areas.