pattern

Transporte Terrestre - Barreras viales y elementos de seguridad

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con barreras viales y elementos de seguridad como "speed baden", "guardrail" y "Jersey barrier".

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

spelling-disable

Ortografía

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
Words Related to Land Transportation
speed bump
[Sustantivo]

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

resalto, topes de velocidad

resalto, topes de velocidad

Ex: The council plans to install speed bumps in the residential area .
speed hump
[Sustantivo]

a raised part of the road designed to make vehicles slow down

reductor de velocidad, lomo de burro

reductor de velocidad, lomo de burro

bank
[Sustantivo]

a sloped pile of dirt next to roads to keep them strong and stop them from wearing away

talud, banco

talud, banco

Ex: bank was covered in snow after the heavy storm .
guardrail
[Sustantivo]

a barrier along the edge of a road or bridge to stop cars from going off the road

baranda, barandilla

baranda, barandilla

Ex: guardrail was painted bright yellow for visibility .
K-rail
[Sustantivo]

a type of concrete or plastic barrier used on roads to separate lanes of traffic or to protect construction areas

barrera de concreto, barrera de plástico

barrera de concreto, barrera de plástico

Ex: K-rail prevented the car from crossing into the other lane during the accident .
bollard
[Sustantivo]

a short post installed on roads and sidewalks to control or direct traffic

bolardo, poste de tráfico

bolardo, poste de tráfico

Ex: bollard had a reflective stripe for nighttime visibility .
traffic cone
[Sustantivo]

a brightly colored cone-shaped object used to guide or warn people about road work or obstacles

cono de tráfico, cono de señalización

cono de tráfico, cono de señalización

Ex: traffic cone was knocked over by the strong wind .
bar gate
[Sustantivo]

a gate made of horizontal or vertical bars that allows people or animals to see through it while restricting access

puerta de barrotes, puerta de rejas

puerta de barrotes, puerta de rejas

Ex: The park was closed for the night , and bar gate blocked the main path .
Jersey barrier
[Sustantivo]

a strong, concrete wall used to separate lanes of traffic or protect areas from vehicles

barrera de hormigón, barrera de separación

barrera de hormigón, barrera de separación

Ex: Jersey barrier was put in place to block the path of vehicles during the parade .

a small, often reflective device on the road used to guide drivers and indicate lanes, especially at night

marcador de pavimento elevado, señalizador de pavimento elevado

marcador de pavimento elevado, señalizador de pavimento elevado

Ex: When the streetlights were out , raised pavement markers provided some guidance for the drivers .
rumble strip
[Sustantivo]

a series of raised or grooved patterns on the road that make a noise and vibration to alert drivers when they are drifting out of their lane

franja vibrante, franja de alerta

franja vibrante, franja de alerta

Ex: rumble strips on rural roads can help reduce the number of crashes .
Botts' dot
[Sustantivo]

a raised, rounded marker on a road used to guide traffic or mark lanes

puntos de Botts, marcadores de Botts

puntos de Botts, marcadores de Botts

cat's eye
[Sustantivo]

a small reflective device on a road that helps drivers see lane markings and edges at night

ojo de gato, reflector de carretera

ojo de gato, reflector de carretera

cattle guard
[Sustantivo]

a gridded metal or concrete structure embedded in the road surface to prevent livestock from crossing

filtro para ganado, valla para ganado

filtro para ganado, valla para ganado

Ex: They inspected cattle guard for damage after the winter .
street light
[Sustantivo]

a tall post with a light on top, usually found along roads, streets, or sidewalks

farola

farola

Ex: The city 's sustainability initiative aims to reduce energy consumption by replacing street lights with energy-efficient LED alternatives .
fire hydrant
[Sustantivo]

a device connected to a water supply that firefighters use to put out fires

hidrante de incendios, hidrante

hidrante de incendios, hidrante

Ex: fire hydrant sprayed water when it was accidentally hit by a car .
embankment
[Sustantivo]

a raised pile of earth, stone, or concrete along the side of a road to support it or act as a barrier

terraplén, banco

terraplén, banco

gutter
[Sustantivo]

a shallow channel at the edge of a road that collects and carries away rainwater

cuneta, desagüe

cuneta, desagüe

Ex: After the storm , gutters were full of mud and debris .
MOT test
[Sustantivo]

a mandatory annual inspection of vehicle safety, emissions, and roadworthiness in the UK

prueba de MOT, inspección de MOT

prueba de MOT, inspección de MOT

Ex: MOT test certificate was valid for one year .
crash test
[Sustantivo]

a scientific test in which a vehicle is crashed to see how safe it is for passengers

prueba de choque, test de colisión

prueba de choque, test de colisión

Ex: Manufacturers improved the car 's design after crash test revealed weaknesses .
crash test dummy
[Sustantivo]

a life-sized model of a human used in tests to see how safe cars are in accidents

muñeco de pruebas de choque, dummy de pruebas de impacto

muñeco de pruebas de choque, dummy de pruebas de impacto

Ex: Using crash test dummy, scientists can find ways to make cars safer in real-life crashes .
road test
[Sustantivo]

a practical examination of a vehicle's performance and handling on actual roads

prueba de carretera, prueba de manejo

prueba de carretera, prueba de manejo

Ex: They conducted road test to evaluate the prototype vehicle .

a suggested maximum speed for vehicles on a specific section of road, usually indicated by a sign, to enhance safety under certain conditions

límite de velocidad recomendado, límite de velocidad sugerido

límite de velocidad recomendado, límite de velocidad sugerido

Ex: advisory speed limit on the bridge is lower because of the strong crosswinds that can make driving difficult .
weigh station
[Sustantivo]

a place on a road where trucks are checked to see how much they weigh

estación de pesaje, punto de pesaje

estación de pesaje, punto de pesaje

Ex: weigh station is important for keeping the roads safe and preventing damage .
arrester bed
[Sustantivo]

a special area at the end of a road or runway that helps to stop vehicles or planes that cannot stop on their own

cama de frenado, cama de detención

cama de frenado, cama de detención

wildlife crossing
[Sustantivo]

a structure built over or under roads to help animals safely cross from one side to the other

cruce de fauna, pasarela para vida silvestre

cruce de fauna, pasarela para vida silvestre

Ex: Research shows that wildlife crossings can significantly decrease collisions between vehicles and wildlife .
school road patrol
[Sustantivo]

a group of students or adults who help children cross the road safely near the school

patrulla escolar, patrulleros de escuela

patrulla escolar, patrulleros de escuela

Ex: During bad weather , school road patrol is especially important for helping kids cross the slippery roads safely .

a special traffic signal that helps people cross busy streets safely

faro híbrido para peatones, señal de cruce híbrida para peatones

faro híbrido para peatones, señal de cruce híbrida para peatones

road sense
[Sustantivo]

the awareness, understanding, and ability to navigate safely on roads, often involving knowledge of traffic rules and dangers

sentido de la carretera, conciencia vial

sentido de la carretera, conciencia vial

Ex: They developed a campaign to road sense among young drivers .
helmet
[Sustantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: She fastened the chin strap of her helmet before pedaling away .
roadworthiness
[Sustantivo]

the condition of a vehicle that makes it safe and suitable to be driven on the road

aptitud para circular, condición de circulación

aptitud para circular, condición de circulación

Ex: If a vehicleroadworthiness is in doubt , it may be banned from being driven on public roads .
blind spot
[Sustantivo]

an area that a person cannot see or notice

punto ciego, área ciega

punto ciego, área ciega

Ex: There is blind spot on the side of the mirror where you ca n't see other cars .
obstruction
[Sustantivo]

something that blocks or impedes movement on a road

obstrucción, obstáculo

obstrucción, obstáculo

roadblock
[Sustantivo]

a barrier or obstruction placed across a road, often by authorities, to control or stop traffic

bloqueo de carretera, punto de control

bloqueo de carretera, punto de control

Ex: roadblock was lifted after the accident was cleared .

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

cercar, acordonar

cercar, acordonar

Ex: The fire department cordon off the building due to a gas leak , ensuring the safety of surrounding areas .
LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek