Commonly Used Terms in Driving and Transportation
Automobile
Also another word for car or vehicle. Some people call it AUTO.
Accessibility
Ensuring that anyone, regardless of ability, can use services.
Accessibility permits
Sometimes called disability parking permits. It can be issued to a person or to a vehicle used to transport people living with a disability.
An accessible parking permit holder is a person who has the eligible health condition and will be named on the accessible parking permit. Parking on designated spots for accessibility will require you to show your permit in the vehicle.
Brampton Transit
The name of Brampton's public transportation.
Child car seat
A specific seat you install on your car when traveling with young children under the age of 8. Each province and territory may have its own age, height, and weight restrictions. Consult the website of your province or territory for more information.
Compulsary
Required by law or a rule that must be followe
Cyclist
A person who is on a bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle. Also called a bike or bicycle.
Crosswalk
A marked part of a road or intersection where pedestrians have the right of way to cross.
Discount
You only pay part of the cost. You are given a reduced amount when paying.
Demerit
Points or marks are added to your driver's license when you break traffic laws.
Demerit points stay on your record for two years from the offence date. If you collect enough points, you can lose your driver's licence.
Fare
The cost or the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.
MiWay
The name of Mississauga's transit or public transportation
Pedestrian
A person walking along a road or a crosswalk on foot.
Perks
An advantage or something extra, such as discounts or goods, that you are given because of using certain items or because you are a member.
Transit
The process of moving from one place to another. Often used when referring to public transportation such as buses or trains.