safety car

English

Noun

safety car (plural safety cars)

(motor racing) A vehicle employed to lead the competitors in an auto race for the duration of a few laps, with the intention of restricting their speed while a hazard exists on the circuit.
After a car crashed, the safety car was sent out to lead the remaining drivers safely past the site of the accident.

Synonyms

pace car
SC (abbreviation)

Derived terms

virtual safety car

Translations

car to restrict speed in car race

Finnish: turva-auto

References

http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/understanding_the_sport/5300.html

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