8. The road (roadway) definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Carriageway
A
Part of the road for driving vehicles on. (calzada)
2
Q
Hard shoulder
A
a strip that runs lengthways adjacent to the lanes and carriageways of a road not on every road
3
Q
gradient
A
where the road slopes
4
Q
Central reservation
A
strip of land between roads. The center of where traffic flows in different directions
5
Q
Hatch markings
A
areas with white diagonal stripes. Purpose is to protect traffic turning and to separate traffic lanes
6
Q
Built-up areas
A
areas that are populated, sufficient building and houses, signs when you enter and exit
7
Q
reversible lanes
A
double broken lines that are either side of a lane
8
Q
Set
A
a vehicle and a trailer
9
Q
Driving
A
is defined as going straight
