Drive
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Drive may refer to:
- DrivingDrivingDriving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
, the act of controlling a vehicle - RoadRoadA road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
, an identifiable thoroughfare, route, way or path between two places - Road tripRoad tripA road trip is any journey taken on roads, regardless of stops en route. Typically, road trips are long distances traveled by automobile.-Pre-automobile road trips:...
, a journey on roads - DrivewayDrivewayA driveway is a type of private road for local access to one or a small group of structures, and is owned and maintained by an individual or group....
, a private road for local access to structures - Drive (charity)Drive (charity)In charitable organizations, a drive is a collection of items for people who need them, such as clothing, used items, books, canned food, cars, etc. Some drives are that people go through their inventory, bag the items up, and put them in a giveaway bin, or charitable organizations such as Big...
, a campaign to collect items other than money - Lake Shore DriveLake Shore DriveLake Shore Drive is a mostly freeway-standard expressway running parallel with and alongside the shoreline of Lake Michigan through Chicago, Illinois, USA. Except for the portion north of Foster Avenue , Lake Shore Drive is designated as part of U.S...
or "The Drive", an expressway in Chicago
Behavior and psychology
- Drive theoryDrive theoryThe terms drive theory and drive reduction theory refer to a diverse set of motivational theories in psychology. Drive theory is based on the principle that organisms are born with certain physiological needs and that a negative state of tension is created when these needs are not satisfied...
, a diverse set of motivational theories in psychology- MotivationMotivationMotivation is the driving force by which humans achieve their goals. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used for humans but it can also be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation...
, the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction
- Motivation
- Prey drivePrey drivePrey drive is the instinctive inclination of a carnivore to pursue and capture prey.In dog training, prey drive can be used as an advantage because dogs with strong prey drive are also willing to pursue moving objects such as toys, which can then be used to encourage certain kinds of behavior, such...
, the instinctive behavior of a carnivore to pursue and capture prey
Film and television
- Drive (1998 film), a direct-to-video action film
- Drive (2002 film), a Japanese film starring Ren OsugiRen Osugi, born , is a Japanese actor. For his work in Cure, Hana-bi and other films, Osugi was given the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1999 Yokohama Film Festival...
- Drive (2011 film)Drive (2011 film)Drive is a 2011 American crime neo-noir drama film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Ryan Gosling as the principal character, with Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, and Albert Brooks...
, an American action drama film starring Ryan Gosling - Drive (TV series)Drive (TV series)Drive is a short-lived American action drama television series created by Tim Minear and Ben Queen, produced by Minear, Queen, and Greg Yaitanes, and starring Nathan Fillion, four episodes of which aired on the Fox network in April 2007...
, a 2007 American action drama - Drive (2004 TV series), an American documentary series presented by skateboarder Mike VallelyMike VallelyMike Vallely , also known as Mike V, is a professional skateboarder. Mike is also a musician, actor, television personality, stuntman, professional wrestler and FHL hockey player.-Early life:...
- "Drive" (Star Trek: Voyager)Drive (Star Trek: Voyager)"Drive" is an episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the third episode of the seventh season.-Plot:Tom Paris and Harry Kim are out taking the new Delta Flyer, rebuilt after the destruction of the first, for a spin through an asteroid field when they are challenged to a drag race by a pilot named Irina in...
, an episode of Star Trek: Voyager - "Drive" (The X-Files), an episode of The X-Files
- WDRVWDRVWDRV is a radio station in Chicago, Illinois. The station is currently owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, and simulcasts on WWDV . "The Drive" programs a broad-based classic rock format called "Timeless Rock"...
(The Drive, 97.1 FM), a Chicago classic rock station
Literature
- drive: the scifi comicDrive: the scifi comicdrive: the scifi comic, more commonly referred to as simply Drive, is a weekly webcomic created by Dave Kellett. The strip is inked in shades of blue with several rows of panels per page.-Plot Synopsis:...
, a webcomic by Dave Kellett - Drive: The Story of My Life, an autobiography by Larry Bird
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates UsDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates UsDrive is a 2009 non-fiction book by Daniel Pink. In it, he suggests that motivation with rewards or fear of punishment, dominated by extrinsic factors what he refers to as money is broken...
, a book by Daniel H. Pink
Albums
- Drive (Alan Jackson album)Drive (Alan Jackson album)Drive is the tenth studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. Released in 2002 on Arista Nashville, the album produced Jackson's highest-debuting single on the Hot Country Songs charts in the Number One hit "Where Were You ", a ballad written in response to the September 11, 2001...
, or the title song (see below) - Drive (Béla Fleck album)Drive (Béla Fleck album)Drive is an album by American banjoist Béla Fleck. The album was produced toward the end of Fleck's New Grass Revival career and before the Flecktones were formed and included an all-star list of bluegrass performers.- Track listing :...
- Drive (Bic Runga album)Drive (Bic Runga album)Drive is the debut solo album by New Zealand artist Bic Runga, released in August 1997 in New Zealand. This album went seven times platinum in New Zealand.-Track listing:All tracks by Bic Runga...
, or the title song - Drive (Robert Palmer album)Drive (Robert Palmer album)Drive is a 2003 album by British musician Robert Palmer, and his last album before his death.Although Drive was released in 2003, all work on the project was completed by November 2002. The release date had to be delayed due to the length of the recording...
- Drive (Scott Grimes album)Drive (Scott Grimes album)- History :Drive is the third album by actor/singer/songwriter Scott Grimes. Released in July 2010, it's the follow-up to his 2005 release, Livin' on the Run. His first release was the 1989 A&M album Scott Grimes. This album features songs written during many personal changes for the writing team...
- Drive (Steve Wariner album)Drive (Steve Wariner album)Drive is the title of a studio album released in 1993 by American country music artist Steve Wariner. It was his second release for the Arista Nashville label...
, or the title song - Drives (Lonnie Smith album)Drives (Lonnie Smith album)Drives is an album by American organist Lonnie Smith recorded in 1970 and released on the Blue Note label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Lonnie Smith had the raw skills, imagination, and versatility to play burning originals, bluesy covers of R&B...
- Drive: Glay Complete Best, by Glay
- Drive: Nike + Original RunDrive: Nike + Original RunDrive is the product of The Crystal Method's teaming up with Nike. It is part of a series of mixes intended to assist joggers on their workout routines known as Original Run. The album is a nearly 45 minute continuous mix of ten tracks, some new, some remixes and edits of songs off of the London...
, by The Crystal Method, or the title song - The Drive (album)The Drive (album)The Drive is the second album of dance artist Haddaway, which includes the three singles "Fly Away", "Catch a Fire" and "Lover Be Thy Name"....
, by Haddaway
Songs
- "Drive" (The Cars song)Drive (The Cars song)"Drive" is a 1984 song by The Cars, the third single from the band's Heartbeat City album and their biggest international hit. It was written by Ric Ocasek and produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange with the band. Lead vocals were by Cars bassist Benjamin Orr....
- "Drive" (Client song)Drive (Client song)"Drive" is a song by English electronic group Client, released as the third single from their third studio album, Heartland. It reached number ninety in Germany...
- "Drive" (Incubus song)Drive (Incubus song)"Drive" is a song by American rock band Incubus. The song is released as a single from their third album Make Yourself. It is considered the band's biggest hit and breakthrough single, eventually reaching the top of Billboard's modern rock charts on March 3, 2001 and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on...
- "Drive" (R.E.M. song)Drive (R.E.M. song)"Drive" was the lead single and first track from R.E.M.'s eighth studio album Automatic for the People in 1992. Although it was not as successful as previous lead singles "Losing My Religion," "Stand," or "The One I Love" in the United States, it became R.E.M.'s then second biggest hit on the UK...
- "Drive" (Shannon Noll song)Drive (Shannon Noll song)"Drive" is a pop/rock song written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams, and was the second single release by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. released on 19 April 2004. The single, the second to be lifted from Shannon's 2004 debut album That's What I'm Talking About was Shannon's second...
- "Drive (For Daddy Gene)Drive (For Daddy Gene)"Drive " is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Alan Jackson. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from his album, "Drive". It reached number one on the U.S...
", by Alan Jackson - "Drive", by Bobby McFerrin from Don't Worry, Be HappyDon't Worry, Be Happy (album)Don't Worry, Be Happy is a compilation album by Bobby McFerrin.-Track listing: All tracks composed by Bobby McFerrin, except where indicated.# "Don't Worry, Be Happy" – 4:51# "Turtle Shoes" – - 3:34...
- "Drive", by Daft Punk
- "Drive", by The Gaslight Anthem from Sink or SwimSink or Swim (Gaslight Anthem album)Sink or Swim is the debut studio album by The Gaslight Anthem, released May 29, 2007 through XOXO Records.-Track listing:# "Boomboxes and Dictionaries" – 3:11...
- "Drive", by Joe 90 from Dream This
- "Drive", by Pepper from Pink Crustaceans and Good VibrationsPink Crustaceans and Good VibrationsPink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations is the 5th studio album from Pepper released on July 22, 2008. The title is taken from a fictional album recorded by "Coconut Pete" in the Broken Lizard film Club Dread. The album is produced by Paul Leary...
- "Drive", by U-Turn featuring Richard PoonRichard PoonRichard Poon is a Chinese singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines. He is a former member of U-Turn. He has gone on a successful solo career, and is a well-known jazz singer in the Philippines.-Early life:...
- "Drive (For all Time)", by Westlife from World of Our OwnWorld of Our OwnWorld of Our Own is the third studio album by the Irish boyband Westlife, released on 12 November 2001. It reached number one in the United Kingdom and includes the singles "Queen of My Heart" , "World of Our Own" , "Bop Bop Baby", and the final single from the group's last album,...
Sports
- Drive (cricket), a straight-batted shot
- Drive (baseball), a line drive, and related meanings
- Drive (American football), a continuous set of offensive plays
- The DriveThe DriveThe Drive refers to an offensive series in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game played on January 11, 1987, between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns. Broncos quarterback John Elway, in a span of 5 minutes and 2 seconds, led his team 98 yards to tie the game with 37 seconds...
, in American football, an offensive series in the January 1987 AFC Championship Game - Drive (golf)Drive (golf)In golf stroke mechanics, a drive, also known as a tee shot, is a long-distance shot played from the tee box, intended to move the ball a great distance down the fairway towards the green.-Longest drives:...
, in golf stroke mechanics, a long-distance shot from the tee
Technology
- Disk drive, a computer storage device
- Solid-state driveSolid-state driveA solid-state drive , sometimes called a solid-state disk or electronic disk, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data with the intention of providing access in the same manner of a traditional block i/o hard disk drive...
, a computer storage device - A spacecraft propulsionSpacecraft propulsionSpacecraft propulsion is any method used to accelerate spacecraft and artificial satellites. There are many different methods. Each method has drawbacks and advantages, and spacecraft propulsion is an active area of research. However, most spacecraft today are propelled by forcing a gas from the...
device - An automobile transmissionTransmission (mechanics)A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
device - In a motor controllerMotor controllerA motor controller is a device or group of devices that serves to govern in some predetermined manner the performance of an electric motor. A motor controller might include a manual or automatic means for starting and stopping the motor, selecting forward or reverse rotation, selecting and...
, an electronic device providing power to a motor or servo - Variable-frequency drive