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