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
a raised part of the road designed to make vehicles slow down
a sloped pile of dirt next to roads to keep them strong and stop them from wearing away
a barrier along the edge of a road or bridge to stop cars from going off the road
a type of concrete or plastic barrier used on roads to separate lanes of traffic or to protect construction areas
a short post installed on roads and sidewalks to control or direct traffic
a brightly colored cone-shaped object used to guide or warn people about road work or obstacles
a gate made of horizontal or vertical bars that allows people or animals to see through it while restricting access
a strong, concrete wall used to separate lanes of traffic or protect areas from vehicles
a small, often reflective device on the road used to guide drivers and indicate lanes, especially at night
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
a raised, rounded marker on a road used to guide traffic or mark lanes
a small reflective device on a road that helps drivers see lane markings and edges at night
a gridded metal or concrete structure embedded in the road surface to prevent livestock from crossing
a tall post with a light on top, usually found along roads, streets, or sidewalks
a device connected to a water supply that firefighters use to put out fires
a raised pile of earth, stone, or concrete along the side of a road to support it or act as a barrier
a shallow channel at the edge of a road that collects and carries away rainwater
a mandatory annual inspection of vehicle safety, emissions, and roadworthiness in the UK
a scientific test in which a vehicle is crashed to see how safe it is for passengers
a life-sized model of a human used in tests to see how safe cars are in accidents
a practical examination of a vehicle's performance and handling on actual roads
a suggested maximum speed for vehicles on a specific section of road, usually indicated by a sign, to enhance safety under certain conditions
a place on a road where trucks are checked to see how much they weigh
a special area at the end of a road or runway that helps to stop vehicles or planes that cannot stop on their own
a structure built over or under roads to help animals safely cross from one side to the other
a group of students or adults who help children cross the road safely near the school
a special traffic signal that helps people cross busy streets safely
the awareness, understanding, and ability to navigate safely on roads, often involving knowledge of traffic rules and dangers
a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection
the condition of a vehicle that makes it safe and suitable to be driven on the road
an area that a person cannot see or notice
something that blocks or impedes movement on a road
a barrier or obstruction placed across a road, often by authorities, to control or stop traffic
to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier
