rule of the road
The term "rule of the road" encompasses regulations and customary practices designed to ensure safety and order in various modes of transportation, including land and sea.
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Definition
B2Land Transportation
(technical, legal)Regulations requiring vehicles to keep to a specific side of the road to ensure orderly traffic flow.
Example
- In the UK, the rule of the road mandates that drivers keep to the left.
C1Maritime
(technical, legal)Regulations governing the safe handling and navigation of vessels to prevent collisions.
Example
- The captain adhered to the rule of the road to avoid a collision with another ship.
B2General Practices
(informal)Customary practices or established rules to minimize confusion and ensure safety in various activities.
Example
- Even without signs, the rule of the road dictates that you yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rule of the road":
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