rumble strip
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a series of raised strips across a road to warn drivers to slow down
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- 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.