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roadway departure
/ɹˈoʊdweɪ dɪpˈɑːɹtʃɚ/
/ɹˈəʊdweɪ dɪpˈɑːtʃə/
Roadway departure
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an event where a vehicle leaves the road by accident
What is a "roadway departure"?
A roadway departure refers to an incident where a vehicle leaves the designated lanes or the road entirely. This can happen when a driver loses control, is distracted, or misjudges the road conditions. The vehicle may end up off the road, hitting a ditch, tree, or other obstacles. Roadway departures are often more dangerous in situations where the vehicle goes off the road at high speed or into a dangerous area. These accidents can result in serious injuries, especially if the driver or passengers are not wearing seatbelts or if the vehicle flips over.
Examples
Roadway departure can happen if a driver is not careful.
There was a roadway departure because of the ice on the road.
