Land Transportation - Road Barriers and Safety Elements

Here you will learn some English words related to road barriers and safety elements such as "speed bump", "guard rail", and "Jersey barrier."

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speed bump [noun]

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

Ex: The neighborhood streets are filled with speed bumps to reduce traffic speed .

speed hump [noun]

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

Ex: The new speed hump on our street has made it safer for children to play outside .

bank [noun]

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

Ex: He parked the truck on the roadside bank to change a tire .

guardrail [noun]

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

Ex: The guardrail saved the car from plunging into the ravine .

K-rail [noun]

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

Ex: The K-rail prevented the car from crossing into the other lane during the accident .

bollard [noun]

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

Ex: He maneuvered the forklift around the concrete bollard .

traffic cone [noun]

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

Ex: A traffic cone blocked the entrance to the parking lot .

bar gate [noun]

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

Ex: The children slipped through the bar gate to play in the garden .

Jersey barrier [noun]

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

Ex: The Jersey barrier helped prevent cars from crossing into oncoming traffic after the accident .

raised pavement marker [noun]

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

Ex: Workers installed new raised pavement markers on the recently paved road .

rumble strip [noun]

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

Ex: When the truck hit the rumble strip , the driver quickly corrected his steering .

Botts' dot [noun]

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

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cat's eye [noun]

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

Ex:

cattle guard [noun]

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

Ex: He heard the cattle guard rattling as the truck passed over it .

street light [noun]

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

Ex: Residents petitioned the city council to install additional street lights in their neighborhood to improve safety and security after dark .

fire hydrant [noun]

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

Ex: Firefighters attached a hose to the fire hydrant to extinguish the flames .

embankment [noun]

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

Ex: She walked along the grassy embankment beside the highway .

gutter [noun]

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

Ex: Workers clean the gutters regularly to prevent flooding during heavy rains .

MOT test [noun]

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

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crash test [noun]

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

Ex: Before a car can be sold , it must pass a crash test .

crash test dummy [noun]

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

Ex: The crash test dummy helps car makers improve safety features for drivers and passengers .

road test [noun]

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

Ex: The road test route covered city streets and highways .

advisory speed limit [noun]

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

Ex: The mountain pass has an advisory speed limit of 40 kilometers per hour due to the narrow and winding roads .

weigh station [noun]

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

Ex: At the weigh station , the officers checked the weight of the truck and its cargo .

arrester bed [noun]

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

Ex: The new highway design includes an arrester bed for added safety .

wildlife crossing [noun]

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

Ex: Wildlife crossings are designed with natural elements to encourage animals to use them instead of crossing dangerous roads .

school road patrol [noun]

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

Ex: Parents feel better knowing that the school road patrol is there to keep their children safe .

pedestrian hybrid beacon [noun]

a special traffic signal that helps people cross busy streets safely

Ex: A pedestrian hybrid beacon flashes yellow before turning red to alert drivers to slow down .

road sense [noun]

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

Ex: He taught his teenage son about road sense and defensive driving .

helmet [noun]

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

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .

roadworthiness [noun]

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

Ex: If a vehicle ’s roadworthiness is in doubt , it may be banned from being driven on public roads .

blind spot [noun]

an area that a person cannot see or notice

Ex: The cyclist was in the truck 's blind spot and almost got hit .

obstruction [noun]

something that blocks or impedes movement on a road

Ex: He maneuvered around the road obstruction carefully .

roadblock [noun]

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

Ex: He waited patiently in line at the roadblock .

to cordon off [verb]

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

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

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