Land Transportation - Road Design and Features
Here you will learn some English words related to road design and features such as "lane", "curb", and "shoulder."
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the lane on a multi-lane road designated for vehicles traveling at slower speeds
the lane on a multi-lane road designated for vehicles traveling at higher speeds
the lane on a road or highway that vehicles use to overtake slower-moving traffic
a designated highway lane reserved for vehicles carrying multiple occupants, typically with a minimum requirement of two or more people
a designated highway lane where drivers can choose to pay a toll for faster travel
a traffic lane that changes direction based on the time of day or traffic flow
an additional lane on a road designed to help slower vehicles move uphill without impeding faster traffic
a designated part of the road marked specifically for cyclists to ride safely
a lane on the side of a highway where vehicles can stop in case of emergency or mechanical failure
the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there
a traffic lane reserved for vehicles with a minimum number of passengers, typically to encourage carpooling and reduce congestion
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
the slight curve or tilt of a road surface to help with drainage and stability
a sharp turn or bend in a road or trail that zigzags in order to manage a steep incline or decline
the degree of the angle between the ground and the sloping line, road, etc.
the point where two or more roads or lanes come together and traffic must combine
a road feature designed to redirect traffic from a side road to make a safer left turn
a narrow area of land or barrier that separates lanes of traffic on a highway or road
the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency
the unpaved or less stable portion alongside a road, typically made of gravel, dirt, or grass, designated for emergency stopping or vehicle breakdowns
a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground
a place where something becomes narrow, often causing a restriction or bottleneck
(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route