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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: Manufacturers improved the car 's design after crash test revealed weaknesses .
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a life-sized model of a human used in tests to see how safe cars are in accidents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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a special traffic signal that helps people cross busy streets safely

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

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

Ex: She fastened the chin strap of her helmet before pedaling away .
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the condition of a vehicle that makes it safe and suitable to be driven on the road

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an area that a person cannot see or notice

Ex: There is blind spot on the side of the mirror where you ca n't see other cars .
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something that blocks or impedes movement on a road

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

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to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

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