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Term of the Road Dictionary

escape road

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Roads Design Components of the Road
  • Definition : Ramp designed to stop out-of-control vehicles, usually lorries, by using gravel arrester beds, reverse gradients, or a combination of both.
  • Synonyms : emergency escape ramp (US)

Notfallstreifen

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Straßen Entwurf Bestandteile der Straße
  • Definition : Spezieller, aus der Hauptfahrbahn herausführender Fahrstreifen in Gefällstrecken zum Abbremsen von Fahrzeugen, in der Regel außer Kontrolle geratene Lkw, bis zum Stillstand mittels eines Schotterbettes.
  • Synonyms : Notfallspur

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