hard shoulder

Noun

Meaning

a paved strip beside a motorway (for stopping in emergencies)

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A loss of concentration and alertness meant he drifted across the carriageway and onto the hard shoulder colliding with the stationary car. Source: Internet

Before long, DKC rolled out of the way to get the hot tag into Connors, who hit one of the twins with a hard shoulder block, an elbow and a series of chops. Source: Internet

He opens up the throttle on the straights and rockets along just inches away from the hard shoulder. Source: Internet

Britain’s network of smart motorways – where drivers can use the hard shoulder – is being urgently reviewed by the government after it was discovered that it resulted in 20 times more near-misses on the M25 London ring road alone. Source: Internet

Smart motorways were introduced as part of efforts to ease congestion by allowing cars to drive on the hard shoulder at least some of the time, with traffic being monitored via cameras and 'active' speed signs determining the limit on the routes. Source: Internet

On one section of the M25 near misses have increased 20-fold since the hard shoulder was taken away, the BBC exclusive will confirm tonight. Source: Internet

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