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Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met wegontwerp en kenmerken zoals 'lane', 'curb' en 'shoulder'.

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lane

a part of a road that is separated by white lines

weg rijstrook

weg rijstrook

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slow lane

the lane on a multi-lane road designated for vehicles traveling at slower speeds

langzame rijstrook

langzame rijstrook

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fast lane

the lane on a multi-lane road designated for vehicles traveling at higher speeds

snelle rijstrook

snelle rijstrook

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passing lane

the lane on a road or highway that vehicles use to overtake slower-moving traffic

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HOV lane

a designated highway lane reserved for vehicles carrying multiple occupants, typically with a minimum requirement of two or more people

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HOT lane

a designated highway lane where drivers can choose to pay a toll for faster travel

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reversible lane

a traffic lane that changes direction based on the time of day or traffic flow

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climbing lane

an additional lane on a road designed to help slower vehicles move uphill without impeding faster traffic

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bicycle lane

a designated part of the road marked specifically for cyclists to ride safely

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dogleg

a sharp bend or turn in a road

hondenpoot

hondenpoot

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bike lane

a designated area on a road for cyclists

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breakdown lane

a lane on the side of a highway where vehicles can stop in case of emergency or mechanical failure

pechstrook

pechstrook

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express lane

the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

expresse rijstrook

expresse rijstrook

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carpool lane

a traffic lane reserved for vehicles with a minimum number of passengers, typically to encourage carpooling and reduce congestion

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curb

the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone

trottoirband

trottoirband

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curbside

the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place

stoeprand

stoeprand

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camber

the slight curve or tilt of a road surface to help with drainage and stability

welving

welving

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bend

a curve in a road, river, etc.

bocht van de weg

bocht van de weg

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switchback

a sharp turn or bend in a road or trail that zigzags in order to manage a steep incline or decline

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gradient

the degree of the angle between the ground and the sloping line, road, etc.

helling

helling

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hairpin turn

a sharp bend in a road that sharply changes its direction

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winding

having multiple twists and turns

kronkelend

kronkelend

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circle

a circular intersection where multiple roads meet

cirkel

cirkel

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loop around

a circuitous path or route that returns to the starting point

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merge

the point where two or more roads or lanes come together and traffic must combine

samenvoegen

samenvoegen

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jughandle

a road feature designed to redirect traffic from a side road to make a safer left turn

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roadside

the area along the edge of a road

kant van de weg

kant van de weg

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median strip

a narrow area of land or barrier that separates lanes of traffic on a highway or road

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verge

the strip of land bordering a road, often covered with grass or vegetation

roede

roede

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shoulder

the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

schouder

schouder

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soft shoulder

the unpaved or less stable portion alongside a road, typically made of gravel, dirt, or grass, designated for emergency stopping or vehicle breakdowns

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pylon

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

pyloon toren

pyloon toren

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gantry

a structure spanning over a road that supports signs, signals, or cameras

portaal

portaal

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billboard

a big sign used for advertising, usually found near roads or highways

aanplakbord

aanplakbord

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pinch point

a place where something becomes narrow, often causing a restriction or bottleneck

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turnaround

a designated area where vehicles can reverse direction

keer om

keer om

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to branch off

(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

[werkwoord]
to fork

to split into two or more separate paths or divisions

zich vertakken

zich vertakken

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passable

of a road or path that is clear and safe to travel on

begaanbaar

begaanbaar

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impassable

(of a path) not possible to travel across or through

onbegaanbaar

onbegaanbaar

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intersection

the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other

kruispunt

kruispunt

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