rumble strip

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

a series of raised strips across a road to warn drivers to slow down

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Examples (10)

  • The road has speed bumps, crash barriers and rumble strips.
  • The rumble strip on the edge of the motorway helps prevent cars from veering off.
  • I was startled by the sudden vibration as my tires hit the rumble strip.
  • Please slow down when you feel the rumble strips ahead of the junction.
  • Rumble strips are a cost-effective way to improve road safety.
  • The drowsy driver was woken up by the loud noise of the rumble strip.
  • New rumble strips were installed along the center line of the rural highway.
  • You can hear a low humming sound as the car passes over the rumble strip.
  • The motorcycle rider tried to avoid the rumble strips on the shoulder of the road.
  • Approach the toll plaza carefully, as there are rumble strips to alert you to slow down.