safety car

English

Noun

safety car (plural safety cars)

1. (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