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Safety car

🇬🇧 UK //ˈseɪfti kɑː// 🇺🇸 US //ˈseɪfti kɑr//

Meaning of Safety car

A car deployed in motorsports to maintain safety during hazardous conditions.

In simple words: A special car used in racing to ensure safety during laps.

Safety car in a sentence

• The safety car was deployed after the crash on the track.
• Drivers must stay behind the safety car until it leaves the track.
• During the rain, the safety car helped control the race conditions.
• The safety car's presence ensures all competitors are driving safely.
• When the safety car is out, teams strategize their pit stops more carefully.

How to use Safety car

Used mainly in motorsports contexts. More common in racing discussions rather than casual conversation. Avoid using it in non-sport contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'safety' net that protects racers during dangerous laps.

Related words

Collocations with Safety car

• deploy the safety car
• follow the safety car
• safety car period

Synonyms for Safety car

• pace car
• lead car
• safety vehicle

Common mistakes with Safety car

• Confused with 'pace car', which refers to a car leading the race during start or restart.
• Misunderstanding its role; it is not a vehicle for personal safety outside of racing.
• Using 'safety car' in a context unrelated to sports or racing.

Frequently asked questions about Safety car

What does Safety car mean?

A special car used in racing to ensure safety during laps.

What is the definition of Safety car?

A car deployed in motorsports to maintain safety during hazardous conditions.

How do you use Safety car in a sentence?

The safety car was deployed after the crash on the track.

Can you give another example of Safety car?

Drivers must stay behind the safety car until it leaves the track.

What are synonyms for Safety car?

Common alternatives include pace car, lead car, safety vehicle.

What words go with Safety car?

It commonly pairs with deploy the safety car, follow the safety car, safety car period.

What are common mistakes when using Safety car?

Confused with 'pace car', which refers to a car leading the race during start or restart. Misunderstanding its role; it is not a vehicle for personal safety outside of racing. Using 'safety car' in a context unrelated to sports or racing.

How do you pronounce Safety car?

US: //ˈseɪfti kɑr//, UK: //ˈseɪfti kɑː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Safety car?

Used mainly in motorsports contexts. More common in racing discussions rather than casual conversation. Avoid using it in non-sport contexts.