Transportation Flashcards
Transportation
Transportation: The act or system of moving people or goods from one place to another.
Example: Public transportation in cities usually includes buses, trains, and subways.
Commute
Commute .v: The regular journey between home and work or school.
Example: His daily commute to downtown takes about an hour by train.
Traffic jam
Traffic jam: A situation where vehicles cannot move forward because there are too many vehicles on the road.
Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for nearly two hours due to an accident.
Congestion
Congestion: Traffic congestion; the state of being overcrowded or blocked.
Example: The city experiences severe congestion during rush hours.
Road rage
Road rage: Aggressive behavior by drivers in traffic.
Example: He experienced road rage when another driver cut him off.
Traffic lights
Traffic lights: Signal lights at intersections to control the flow of vehicles.
Example: Wait for the traffic lights to turn green before crossing the street.
Pedestrian
Pedestrian (.noun): A person traveling on foot.
Example: The city center has wide sidewalks for pedestrians.
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian crossing: A designated area for pedestrians to cross the road.
Example: Use the pedestrian crossing to safely cross the street.
Carpool
Carpool: To share a car with others, usually to travel to work.
Example: They started a carpool to reduce commuting costs.
Pothole
Pothole: A hole in a road surface caused by wear and weathering.
Example: Watch out for potholes, especially after heavy rain.
Bike share
Bike share: A system where bicycles are available for shared use to the public.
Example: The city introduced a bike share program last year.
Traffic cone
Traffic cone: A cone-shaped marker used to indicate hazards or roadwork.
Example: The traffic cones marked the lane closure.
Speed bump
Speed bump: A raised area across a road to slow down traffic.
Example: They installed speed bumps to reduce speeding in the neighborhood.
Roadwork
Roadwork: Repairs or construction work done on roads.
Example: Expect delays due to roadwork on the highway.
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