speed hump
Plural
speed humps
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a raised part of the road designed to make vehicles slow down
A speed hump is a gently raised section of road, commonly made of asphalt or rubber. It is designed to reduce vehicle speed, especially in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic or where safety is a concern. Speed humps are typically used in residential neighborhoods, parking lots, or near schools, where they encourage drivers to slow down without causing a sudden bump. Unlike speed bumps, which are shorter and more abrupt, speed humps are longer and less steep, allowing vehicles to pass over them more smoothly while still reducing speed.
- There is a speed hump near the school to ensure cars drive slowly.
- Drivers must be careful when approaching a speed hump to avoid damage to their vehicles.
- The new speed hump on our street has made it safer for children to play outside.
- Some drivers do not like speed humps because they have to reduce their speed.
- The city installed a speed hump to prevent speeding in residential areas.