roadway departure
Plural
roadway departures
1
an event where a vehicle leaves the road by accident
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.
- Roadway departure can happen if a driver is not careful.
- There was a roadway departure because of the ice on the road.
- Roadway departure often leads to accidents and damage.
- To avoid roadway departure, drivers should not drive too fast.
- The police reported a roadway departure near the bridge yesterday.