Anti-lock braking (ABS)

1) Anti-lock braking system. A safety system by which vehicle brakes are prevented from locking the road wheels thereby preventing skidding. Works by rapidly applying and releasing brakes so as to prevent wheel lock-up, which would induce a skid.

Annual testing 2 (passenger vehicles)

1) Passenger vehicles are subject to annual testing in much the same way as goods vehicles described above, the actual requirements depending on the classification of the vehicle. Basically, passenger vehicles seating not more than eight persons fall within scope of the Class IV ‘MOT’ test conducted at approved garages displaying the white triangular symbol on a blue background or at designated Council garages.

Animo

1) Code name for Europe-wide computer database on live animal movements.

AND

1) Nationality symbol for Andorra - to be shown on the rear of vehicles from that country.

ANA

1) Article Number Association. An independent non-profit making body which provides standard numbers for all traded goods which are displayed in the form of bar codes.

Amortization lease

1) A form of financial lease where the full cost of the asset and interest is covered (ie amortized) in the lease payments leaving no residual value to be recovered.