Synonyms of motorists

motorists

noun

plural of motorist

as in drivers

a person who travels by automobile

environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drivers
• automobilists
• wheelmen
• chauffeurs
• operators
• carpoolers
• codrivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nondrivers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motorists

Roseville officials said those safeguards, combined with officer training and administrative oversight, prevented false alerts from affecting motorists. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This remains a very dangerous situation, as motorists may unknowingly drive into deep flood waters, not realizing the flooding is there due to the darkness. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026

While PennDOT already has created over 30 wildlife crossings, the establishment of the new cohesive group of state agency stakeholders is likely to accelerate building the safe animal passageways and reverse the high collision rate with motorists. — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The system is designed to flash warning lights at wrong-way drivers and alert both other motorists and the Florida Highway Patrol. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The now-former officer, Edgar Garcia Cancino, was part of a San Fernando Valley anti-gang unit whose members were alleged to have improperly pulled over and searched hundreds of motorists. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Georgea Kovanis When the Gordie Howe bridge opens to vehicle traffic on Monday, July 27, motorists will have three different options for driving between Detroit and Windsor. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 24 July 2026

Many leave home early for school, and darkness adds difficulty for inexperienced motorists who may already be tired or rushed. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Guardrails, if installed incorrectly or poorly maintained, can kill, rather than save, motorists who crash into them. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 22 July 2026