hard shoulder
a part of the road
TRANSLATION
hard shoulder = Seitenstreifen, Straßenrandstreifen, Schulter (Straßenbau) --- GOOGLE INDEX hard shoulder: approximately 225,000 hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
A plan allowing motorists to use the HARD SHOULDER during peak traffic periods could be rolled out around the country, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announced today.
(The London Independent)
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Mr Anwyl has compiled a list of hazards, which he believes make the road dangerous, including no HARD SHOULDER along the entire 130-kilometre route and rest stops that are too short for lorries to stop in.
(BBC News)
(The London Independent)
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Mr Anwyl has compiled a list of hazards, which he believes make the road dangerous, including no HARD SHOULDER along the entire 130-kilometre route and rest stops that are too short for lorries to stop in.
(BBC News)
Did you
know?
hard shoulder (Brit) (Irish English: hard margin)
- a hard area beside a main road, especially a motorway, where a driver can stop if there is a serious problem
(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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WORD ORIGIN
A hard shoulder, or simply shoulder, is a reserved area by the verge of a road or motorway. Generally it is kept clear of all traffic. In the event of an emergency or breakdown, a motorist can pull onto the hard shoulder to get out of the flow of traffic and obtain an element of safety.
A hard shoulder also allows some extra flexibility should a motorist need to take evasive action, as it is a buffer area between the main thoroughfare and the edge of the road. Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and police cars may also use the hard shoulder to bypass traffic congestion. These uses lead to the alternate names breakdown lane and emergency lane.
In some cases, particularly on old rural motorways, shoulders do not exist or are made of gravel rather than hard asphalt or concrete. These are known as SOFT shoulders. Because the road surface changes at that point, they are less safe if they need to be used for emergency manoeuvres. Therefore the modern practice is to build a hard shoulder whenever possible.
(adapted from Wikipedia)
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SMUGGLE OWAD INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION
say something like:
"I feel safer driving on newer roads where there are hard shoulders in case of emergency."
Thanks to Anja for suggesting today's word!
- a hard area beside a main road, especially a motorway, where a driver can stop if there is a serious problem
(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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WORD ORIGIN
A hard shoulder, or simply shoulder, is a reserved area by the verge of a road or motorway. Generally it is kept clear of all traffic. In the event of an emergency or breakdown, a motorist can pull onto the hard shoulder to get out of the flow of traffic and obtain an element of safety.
A hard shoulder also allows some extra flexibility should a motorist need to take evasive action, as it is a buffer area between the main thoroughfare and the edge of the road. Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and police cars may also use the hard shoulder to bypass traffic congestion. These uses lead to the alternate names breakdown lane and emergency lane.
In some cases, particularly on old rural motorways, shoulders do not exist or are made of gravel rather than hard asphalt or concrete. These are known as SOFT shoulders. Because the road surface changes at that point, they are less safe if they need to be used for emergency manoeuvres. Therefore the modern practice is to build a hard shoulder whenever possible.
(adapted from Wikipedia)
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SMUGGLE OWAD INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION
say something like:
"I feel safer driving on newer roads where there are hard shoulders in case of emergency."
Thanks to Anja for suggesting today's word!
