Driving

Lane

leɪn

noun

What does Lane mean?

A marked strip of road for one line of cars.

Example sentence

"Stay in the right lane if driving slowly."

American usage tip

Left lane is for passing only.

Related Driving words

Yield
To let other traffic go first.
Crosswalk
The marked path for pedestrians to cross.
Driver's license
The official permit to drive; also main US ID.
Detour
An alternate route around a closed road.
Fill up
To fully fuel your car.
Windshield
The front glass of a car.
Rush hour
Peak traffic times, morning and evening.
DMV
Department of Motor Vehicles — handles licenses and registration.

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