Types Of Roads Flashcards
What is an Autostrada?
Name given to motorways in Italy. 80mph speed limit
What is an Autobahn?
The name given to motorways in Germany. Speed limit of 130km/h
What are the different types of roads?
Motorways, dual carriageways, single carriageways, single-track roads, primary routes, non primary routes, autobahn, autostrada.
What is a motorway?
Fast moving roads that usually link to major cities.
What are some characteristics of motorways?
-Have a number of traffic lanes going each direction.
-Speed limit of 70mph
-Road signs are white lettering blue background
What is not allowed on motorways?
Stopping and U-Turns
What is a dual-carriageway?
Fast moving Road with 2 traffic lanes that link major towns and cities.
What is the right hand lane in a dual carriageway used for?
Fast moving traffic and overtaking.
What are characteristics of a single carriageway?
No central reservation to separate lanes of traffic travelling opposite directions. Speed limit of 60mph
What is a single track road?
Roads with only one traffic lane.
What do vehicles have to do when meeting an opposing vehicle on a single track road?
Pull into a wide enough gap and let other vehicle pass.
What is a primary route?
Used to describe all major roads, except for motorways.
What is a non primary route?
Ordinary town (urban) or country (rural) roads.
