as in drivers
a person who travels by automobile
with the introduction of affordable, mass-produced cars, more and more people left their horses at home and became automobilists
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Any witnesses or drivers in the area with dashboard camera footage have been asked to contact the Troop E state police barracks in Montville at 800-953-7747.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Automobilists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automobilists. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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