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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a part of a road that is separated by white lines
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 designated area on a road for cyclists
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 raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone
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.
a sharp bend in a road that sharply changes its direction
having multiple twists and turns
a circular intersection where multiple roads meet
a circuitous path or route that returns to the starting point
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
the area along the edge of a road
a narrow area of land or barrier that separates lanes of traffic on a highway or road
the strip of land bordering a road, often covered with grass or vegetation
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 structure spanning over a road that supports signs, signals, or cameras
a big sign used for advertising, usually found near roads or highways
a place where something becomes narrow, often causing a restriction or bottleneck
a designated area where vehicles can reverse direction
(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route
to split into two or more separate paths or divisions
of a road or path that is clear and safe to travel on
the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other
a situation where two or more numbered highways overlap along the same stretch of road but are signed with opposing cardinal directions
