Drive Right Companion - Delsea

NameDateLearning New WordsTake a look at Chapter 16 to familiarize yourself with the topics covered. Lookfor all the words in dark print. These are the vocabulary words. Write each word on asheet of paper, then write the meaning next to the word.v./"1/16 Buying a VehicleWords and Ideasjustify: This means to have a good reason for doing something. If you want to buy acar, your parents may ask you to justify why you need one. They want to heargood reasons why you feel you need a car.expense: This is the cost of something. The expense of your car is how much it costsyou to own it.depreciation: The decrease in the valuc of a vehicle over time is the depreciation.insurance: This is a contract from an insurance company that promises to pay someor all of a vehicle owner's expenses if the vehicle is damaged or causcs damage.annual: This means yearly. Your annual operating costs for your vehicle arc all thecosts for one year.loan: This is money you borrow from a bank or other lender.borrow: This is to get something from another person with the understanding that theitem is to be given back. You can borrow money from a bank to buy a vehicle.loan interest: This is the amount of moncy you pay for borrowing money. Theinterest on a loan is a percentage of the amount you borrowr. When you pay themoney back to the lender, you pay the money you borrow, plus the interest.cargo: The cargo in your vehicle includes all the things you might carry, such ascamping gear or sports equipmcnt.gas mileage: The gas mileage is the number of miles a vehicle travels for each gallonof gas it uses (miles per gallon). Smaller vehicles usually get better gas mileagethan larger vehicles.parcel: This is a package or a box of things.optional: Optional means by choice. Optional equipment on a car is equiprncntthat is not included in the original selling price.leasing: This is an alternative to buying a vehicle. This is when you pay a certainU-.= amount every month for a set amount of timc. You do not own the vehicle.c.-W '0value: This is what something is worth.warranty: This is a written contract that guarantees that the seller will makeza" certain repairs for a stated period of time. Parcels@blue-book price: This is the average market value for a specific model and age ofa vehicle.Unit 4 Being a Responsible Driver Chapter 16 Responsibilities of Owning a Vehicle 97