Road Accidents and Conditions

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot.

a situation where a car collides with something, such as another vehicle or other object

The car crash on the highway caused significant traffic delays during the morning commute.

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

Astronomers predicted a future collision between two galaxies billions of years from now.

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a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car's bumper.

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

The head-on collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam on the highway.

a traffic accident where vehicles are struck from the side

Side collisions can cause significant damage to cars, especially when one vehicle fails to yield at an intersection.

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

The highway was closed due to a massive pile-up involving ten cars during rush hour.

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a serious car accident involving significant damage to the vehicles

The highway was closed due to a major smash-up.

a car crash where one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle, forming a T shape

There was a T-bone accident at the busy intersection this morning.

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

The two cars collided at the intersection, resulting in a minor accident.

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

Frustrated with the argument, she had to slam her hand on the table to make a point.

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he decided to smash the keyboard in anger.

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

to collide with or crash into something forcefully

Last week, a distracted driver plowed into the back of my car at the traffic light.

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to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

He accidentally rear-ended the car in front of him at the stoplight.

to crash violently into an obstacle

The car lost control on the icy road and rammed into the guardrail.

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

The driver didn't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

The car began to skid on the icy road.

including the whole quantity

The total cost of the renovations exceeded their initial budget, requiring them to make adjustments to their plans.

an event where a vehicle leaves the road by accident

Roadway departure can happen if a driver is not careful.

to secure something with a lock or seal

Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.

an animal that has been struck and killed by a vehicle on the road

He swerved to avoid hitting the roadkill in the middle of the highway.

a neck injury caused by one's neck bending forward and back suddenly and forcefully

an aggressive behavior that is seen among drivers, particularly when they are stuck in traffic

He experienced road rage when another driver cut him off and responded with angry gestures.

a state of driving in which the driver is not fully aware and does not remember parts of the trip

Highway hypnosis can happen when driving on long, straight roads.

an urge to vomit that is caused by motion, particularly when a person is in a moving vehicle such as a car, train, etc.

She took medication before the road trip to prevent motion sickness.

feeling sick because of the motions experienced while traveling in a car

She felt carsick after the long, winding road trip through the mountains.