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radiografisch contact

English translation: radio control


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10:48 Jul 17, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / WWW
Dutch term or phrase: radiografisch contact
rijonderricht geven voor rijbewijs A, terwijl degene die rijonderricht geeft zich niet achter de bestuurder op het motorrijtuig bevindt
- zonder radiografisch contact
- aan meer dan twee bestuurders

Actually I have to translate this into Romanian, but I do not understand to what this expression refers to. I need a translation or an explanation please
Carmela Moldovan
Romania
Local time: 06:09
English translation:radio control
Explanation:
I believe they mean that the driving instructor does not have any means of controlling the vehicle (via a radio-signal remote control). This Wikipedia article may be of some use to you:

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-17 11:52:43 GMT)
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Yes, Chris' explanation makes perfect sense. That must be what they're talking about.
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Ben Hickman
Netherlands
Local time: 05:09
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1radio contact
Ron Willems
3radio control
Ben Hickman


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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
radio contact


Explanation:
i.e. contact by radio equipment (like a walkie-talkie)

Ron Willems
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch

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agree  Chris Hopley
3 mins
  -> thanks. good explanation too (discussion entry)
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
radio control


Explanation:
I believe they mean that the driving instructor does not have any means of controlling the vehicle (via a radio-signal remote control). This Wikipedia article may be of some use to you:

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-17 11:52:43 GMT)
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Yes, Chris' explanation makes perfect sense. That must be what they're talking about.


    Reference: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiografische_besturing
Ben Hickman
Netherlands
Local time: 05:09
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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